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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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When Parents Hurt

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Katy K.

This is meant for parents of older children than I’ve yet recommended, but the information in it is both a valuable (if potentially painful) glimpse of possible futures and helpful for looking at any damaged family relationship. When Parents Hurt … Continue reading →

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The Book of Story Beginnings

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Katy K.

Once again, I’m dreadfully behind… and this week I’ve been dealing with planning my Talk Like a Pirate Day program, a daughter recovering from surgery, and a deep obsession with harps. Also contemplating the upcoming Cybils. Here’s another one that … Continue reading →

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Toads and Diamonds

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Katy K.

This book recently hopped in front of me and reminded me that I’d wanted to read it when it first came out a couple years ago. Toads and Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson. The original Toads and Diamonds tale by Perrault … Continue reading →

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Earwig and the Witch

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Katy K.

Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones. This is the inimitable Wynne Jones’s last book, and while I’m sure I won’t say anything that hasn’t already been said, those who have somehow escaped hearing of this so far really … Continue reading →

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Grave Mercy

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Katy K.

Grave Mercy, His Fair Assassin Book 1 by Robin LaFevers. The setting is 15th century Brittany. Ismae is a peasant’s daughter with an abusive father. When the man he marries her off to turns out to be abusive as well, … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Katy K.

Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime by Myra Wolfe. Illustrated by Maria Monescillo. Charlotte Jane is the daughter of two pirates, who have built a beautiful ship-shaped house in the suburbs. They use endearments like “doubloon” and “pomegranate”, managing to seem both … Continue reading →

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Parents Need to Eat Too

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Katy K.

I’m just now catching up from last week… one day of holiday, one day of volunteering at Kids Read Comics (where I fell madly in love in a non-creepy-stalkerish way with Raina Telgemeier.) I’ll try to post more on that … Continue reading →

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The Name of This Book Is Secret

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Katy K.

The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch. Read by David Pittu. This is first in a series of five books all named to discourage the reader from opening up the book. It’s a fun concept, and I’d … Continue reading →

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