Category Archives: books

A Spy in the House. The Agency Book 1

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Katy K.

And back to British mysteries for teens with Asian protagonists – yes, that does seem oddly specific, but there we have it.  This is another one my interwebs people recommended to me, and it is lots of fun. A Spy … Continue reading →

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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Katy K.

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones. Illustrated by Katie Kath. Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. Sophie is not really happy about her family’s move from LA to rural California, as she writes mostly in letters to her … Continue reading →

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Karen Memory

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Katy K.

Have I mentioned I enjoy a good steampunk story?  Yes, once again my friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers turned me on to a good book. Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear. Tor, 2015. Steampunk heads west in this ripping tale, told from … Continue reading →

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Rose and the Silver Ghost

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Katy K.

This is the final volume in the Rose series, the first of which was a Cybils finalist two years ago. Rose and the Silver Ghost by Holly Webb. Sourcebooks Jaberwocky, 2015. Originally published in the UK by Orchard Books, 2011. … Continue reading →

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Murder is Bad Manners

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Katy K.

I’m pretty sure that I first heard about this one from the Book Smugglers – Ana living in England could of course read this before me here in the U.S. Brandy at Random Musings of a Bibliophile and Karen at … Continue reading →

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Castle Hangnail

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Katy K.

I listed this as one of my favorite books of the year so far a couple of months ago now… so perhaps I should review it. Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon. Dial Books, 2015. As our story opens, the minions … Continue reading →

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The Penderwicks in Spring

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Katy K.

I’ve been reading the Penderwicks since the very beginning, so naturally I had to read their latest adventures. The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall. Read by Susan Denaker. Random House, 2015 It’s been ten years since The Penderwicks first … Continue reading →

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Prairie Fire

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katy K.

This is the sequel to The Story of Owen, one of my favorites this year.  And I’m going to see if I can write a 10-minute review in the interests of catching up with my back reviews. Warning: this will … Continue reading →

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Cybils Call for Judges

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Katy K.

It’s the tenth year of the Cybils Awards – check out the spiffy new 10th anniversary logo! And right now through September 9, applications are open for this year’s judges. If you are a book blogger as an author, librarian, … Continue reading →

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Blackbird Fly

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Katy K.

I don’t read very much contemporary realistic fiction, but when Brandy posted about a middle grade book with a Filipina protagonist a while back, I actually exclaimed out loud and went to track it down right away. This turns out … Continue reading →

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