Category Archives: books

A Wisp of a Thing

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Katy K.

Look! Another case where I finished a book and checked out the sequel right away. In Armchair Cybils news, I put together a list of all the Cybils-nominated books I’ve read in the four areas I’ve decided to focus on: … Continue reading →

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The Last Enchanter

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Katy K.

The Last Enchanter. The Celestine Chronicles Book 2 by Laurisa White Reyes. In the prologue of this book, we see the old king being poisoned by a trusted advisor. Then, the main story starts with young Marcus, taking care of … Continue reading →

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The Last Enchanter Blog Tour and Giveaway

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Welcome to the official blog tour for  THE LAST ENCHANTER,  Book II of The Celestine Chronicles,  a fun-filled fantasy adventure series for middle grade readers!   _______________________________________________________________   In Book I, THE ROCK OF IVANORE, enchanter’s apprentice Marcus Frye and five … Continue reading →

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Armchair Cybils

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Katy K.

Someday – maybe after my youngest is in school full time (that would be next year), I’d love to be an actual Cybils panelist. But since that isn’t in the cards right now, I was thrilled when Charlotte posted about … Continue reading →

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Ballet Picture Books

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s the one-year anniversary of the Kid Lit Blog Hop! With lots of authors and readers blogging and spreading the word on favorite children’s books, there’s always something to discover, so hop around and find something to love! My newly … Continue reading →

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Fyre

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Katy K.

Announcements: there’s only a few hours left to nominate a book for a Cybils Award! And, it’s Ada Lovelace Day! Fyre. Septimus Heap Book 7 by Angie Sage. Narrated by Gerard Doyle. This is the last book in the long-running … Continue reading →

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The PLAIN Janes & Janes in Love

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Katy K.

This is a two-book graphic novel series that I’d been meaning to read since they came out in 2007. It’s written by the author of Odd Duck, and published by the sadly now defunct Minx Books, which focused on publishing … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Dragon Lady

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Katy K.

This series is one that my son’s school librarian recommended for him, which he and I both read. Revenge of the Dragon Lady. Dragon Slayers’ Academy Book 2. by Kate McMullan. This is the second in a series of early … Continue reading →

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Touchstone

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Katy K.

One of the retired librarians at my library has a similar taste for fantasy, and we often trade book recommendations when she comes in. This one came from her (the recommendation, anyway; the book itself came, as usual, from the … Continue reading →

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Kat, Incorrigible

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Katy K.

This is another one that I’ve been seeing a lot of love for on all the blogs. I was possessed of such a strong desire to read it, even though the library where I work didn’t own it, that I … Continue reading →

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