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Cinder

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Katy K.

I picked this up thinking it looked like steampunk. It’s more cyberpunk than steampunk, but still fun a fun fairy tale/sci-fi mashup. Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Read by Rebecca Soler. Obviously, we know going into this story that it’s a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Blood and Ink

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Katy K.

Battle of Blood and Ink by Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker. The author’s note for this book says that the two guys were talking together about the craziest story they could come up with, and what they came up with … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Katy K.

The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy Why is it that the princes from all the fairy tales are simply called Prince Charming?  According to this book, it’s because the bards are more interested in a good … Continue reading →

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Dust Girl

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Katy K.

I’ve been reading Sarah Zettel for over a decade now, and wish that more people knew her wonderful books. Hopefully this book, her first children’s/YA, will help her gain some broader recognition. Standard disclaimer: Sarah Zettel was responsible for my … Continue reading →

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Bitterblue

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Katy K.

I was very excited to win this from Charlotte’s Library several months ago.  Anyone who, like me, read Graceling and Fire, or who heard about the massive competition for the ARCs of this book knows it was a big splash … Continue reading →

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Book of a Thousand Days

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Katy K.

This is the only fantasy I’ve ever read set in a version of Mongolia.  My love is so fascinated by Mongolian culture that some of this has rubbed off on me, so that I was delighted recognizing bits of the … Continue reading →

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The Night Circus

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Katy K.

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!  We celebrated with an author talk and a treasure hunt through downtown at my library this weekend… yay pirate fun! The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.  Read by Jim Dale.  Really, this has … Continue reading →

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Are You My Mother?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Katy K.

I was first introduced to Bechdel by one of the lesbian intern pastors at my church.  While I enjoy Dykes to Watch Out For, I recommend Fun Home frequently to people who don’t know where to start with graphic novels.  … Continue reading →

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The Cabinet of Wonders

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Katy K.

Once upon a time, I was studying in Germany and thought it would be a good idea to try to learn a language I couldn’t learn at my own college. I picked Czech. I made very little headway with it, … Continue reading →

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Around the World in 80 Days

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Katy K.

As I’ve been enjoying the recent steampunk literature, I realized that I’d never read many of what are now considered the Originals. I downloaded this audio version from the library website, and happily listened to it while washing dishes. Around … Continue reading →

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