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Guest Post: Otis Frampton with Oddly Normal Blog Tour with Giveaway

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Katy K.

[Edited 10/30/15 to add] I am updating this to include it in Mother Daughter Books Giveaway Linky Party, and extending the giveaway deadline to 11/3/15.  Please leave a comment to enter the giveaway! And head on over the Mother Daughter … Continue reading →

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The Princess and the Pony

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Katy K.

Cybils nominations are still open! And there are lots of good books, and books that look good, that haven’t yet been nominated!  Our fearless leader, Charlotte, has put together several lists of unnominated books in the Elementary/Middle Grade Speculative category if you … Continue reading →

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Deep Secret

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Katy K.

Cybils nominations open today!!!  Go read the rules and nominate a favorite book!  I’d be particularly happy if you nominate a middle grade speculative fiction book for me to read! But moving on to what I’ve already read… I have … Continue reading →

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Long Black Curl

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Katy K.

This is the third Tufa book after The Hum and the Shiver and Wisp of a Thing. Thanks to Tor for sending this to me! (It is lucky for me I work at a library as well, or I could … Continue reading →

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State of the Book Basket – September

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Katy K.

The month is almost over – next week, the Cybils nominations will open.  I’m already checking out books that might be nominated, but next week, the reading starts in earnest!  Here’s a look at what’s on our bookshelves and in … Continue reading →

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Nimona and Lumberjanes

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Katy K.

Is there a universe where I could read everything I want to that sounds good? Can I live there, please? It took me longer than I wished to get to these (and many other titles) because there’s so much else … Continue reading →

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Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Katy K.

This book was Maggie Stiefvater – a favorite author – writing middle grade fantasy.  How could I resist? Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater. Scholastic, 2015. Pip Barlett’s world is a lot like ours, … Continue reading →

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Why’d They Wear That? Fashion as the Mirror of History

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katy K.

I don’t review much nonfiction here, but this book was so fun that I had to share it.  I used to spend large amounts of time poring over books on the history of clothing. (This has somehow led to me … Continue reading →

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The Dungeoneers

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Katy K.

Sorry for the silence, folks!  It was Talk like a Pirate Day, and I throw a huge event at the library and through downtown that is very fun while it’s happening but does not allow me to think about anything … Continue reading →

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Dragons Beware!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Katy K.

I was very excited to find this on the shelf at my home library on a summer visit with the kids – we all loved the first book, Giants Beware! Dragons Beware! By Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado. First Second, … Continue reading →

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