Category Archives: books

Thursdays with the Crown

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katy K.

Look! A book review! This was nominated for the Cybils in a series that I was going to read anyway. Thursdays with the Crown by Jessica Day George. Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2014. This is the third book in the series … Continue reading →

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Top 10 2014 Releases I Didn’t Get To

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katy K.

I am planning to share more of the wonderful books I read for the Cybils with you soon… and I’m also still planning to participate in the Armchair Cybils, and read the finalists in some of the other categories… but … Continue reading →

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2014 in Review: the Books

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Katy K.

I have never liked doing a public scale rating of books – the librarian in me would rather describe what’s in the book and let you decide if it sounds good for you. But this year, for the first time since high … Continue reading →

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2014 in Review: the Numbers

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Katy K.

Once again, it’s time for me to look at how I did with my reading and blogging this year. I am a geek, and I enjoy graphs – so join me if you like graphs too. If not, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Cybils Finalists!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katy K.

The Cybils Finalists are live!  Go over and take a look at all the fantastic books!  And have a happy New Year!

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Three More Silly Picture Books

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m finally feeling like I’m crawling out from under the massive cold I’ve had for the past couple of weeks – but I’m afraid my energy is still low and thoughts of doing massive review catch-ups or 2014 retrospective posts … Continue reading →

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The Princess in Black

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m hoping to do a longer post on the holiday books soon, but here’s the prose book we gave my daughter yesterday. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick, 2014. Princess Magnolia … Continue reading →

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Winterfrost

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Katy K.

I was first introduced to the concept of nisse when my family had a Danish exchange student back in the 90s. I was delighted to find this beautifully Christmassy tale about them nominated for this year’s Cybils award. Wishing all … Continue reading →

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Seven Wild Sisters

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katy K.

Converging craziness from all angles of life has been making posting difficult – but here is a lovely summery read for anyone feeling the cold. Seven Wild Sisters by Charles DeLint. Illustrated by Charles Vess. Little, Brown and Company, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Frostborn

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Katy K.

Frostborn. Thrones and Bones Book 1. by Lou Anders. Random House, 2014. In a Norse-inspired fantasy world, teenage Karn is supposed to be learning how to be the ruler, or hauld, of his village. But instead of learning how to … Continue reading →

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