Category Archives: Lists

Magical Middle School: 12 Speculative Fiction School Stories

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are twelve tales of magic at middle school – you only wish your school were this exciting! Continue reading →

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Modern Magic: 12 Tantalizing Tales for Teens

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s the third in my series of teen fantasy and science fiction lists, working together with my library’s teen librarian and intern. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Future Worlds: 13 Riveting Speculative Fiction Books for Teens

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Katy K.

Whether the future is scientific or magical, on our planet or in space, there are so many options for good storytelling! Continue reading →

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Quarantine Book Buys and State of the TBR

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Katy K.

The #CybilsReadDown is done!  I have a few more books to review, but I read a lot. Here are the books that have come into my life since my initial post – mostly purchased from local bookstores, but a couple … Continue reading →

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24 Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Books for Kids and Teens on Hoopla

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Katy K.

For this week’s hoopla list, I’m featuring books to celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage month.  While I did make a graphic with adult books for the library to use, I confess I made it just based on hoopla’s own list, where for … Continue reading →

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16 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids on Hoopla

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Katy K.

In my on-going series trying to keep kids without access to physical libraries in books, here are some graphic novels that my kids and I enjoy that are available for download from hoopla through your library (if it subscribes to … Continue reading →

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Muslim Heritage Books on Hoopla

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Katy K.

I just remembered it’s Muslim Heritage Month (I’ve been a little distracted!) So, in my ongoing series of books you can download from your library if it subscribes to hoopla, I present the following.  Unfortunately, I have read only a … Continue reading →

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Cybils Awards ReadDown TBR Starting Line

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Katy K.

The Cybils Awards are having a TBR Reading challenge starting today!  Here’s my starting line photo:  Since the challenge is to review/share the books I’m reading as well as just reading them, I’m including the books I have on hand … Continue reading →

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12 Teen Books I Love on Hoopla

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are 12 great books for teens that I have enjoyed that you can check out digitally from your library. Continue reading →

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My Favorite Books of 2019

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Katy K.

Here’s the long list of the books I loved most last year, with notes to help you find them at your library now. Continue reading →

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