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Crab Cab

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Katy K.

So the boy can read a little bit on his own right now, with much effort. He’s not too much interested in putting out the effort, however – the books at his level are nearly universally unappealing to him. He … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Almanac

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Katy K.

The Knitter’s Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman Just in case there is a knitter reading my blog who hasn’t heard of Elizabeth Zimmerman… well, this seems pretty darn unlikely. But just in case. Elizabeth Zimmerman’s books take homey, personality-filled writing applied … Continue reading →

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More Not-So-Big Solutions for Your Home

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Katy K.

More Not-So-Big Solutions for Your Home by Sarah Susanka My love and I have been fans of Susanka ever since her first book, The Not-So-Big House. This was a library present from him. The original book was all about designing … Continue reading →

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Akata Witch

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Katy K.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor For some reason, it’s hard to find non-whites and worlds modeled on places other than Europe in fantasy. And while I love medieval settings probably a lot more than the next person, diversity is the … Continue reading →

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Mistress of the Storm

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Katy K.

I’ve written more than once about how I don’t read very many book blogs. And then I started wondering, why don’t I? So while I don’t have time to read dozens, though I know they’re out there, I’ve added two … Continue reading →

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Hounded

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Katy K.

Hounded by Kevin Hearne Here was a book with a promising, even drool-worthy premise: Atticus O’Sullivan, formerly known as Siodhachan O’Suilebhain, is a 21-century-old druid, though he looks and carefully acts 21 years. He’s currently hiding out in Tempe, Arizona, … Continue reading →

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Leviathan

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Katy K.

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Australian YA author Westerfeld of Uglies fame takes a turn toward a steampunk alternate history with this first in a trilogy. The year is 1914. Prince Alek, son of the Archduke Ferdinand, is woken in the … Continue reading →

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At Home

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Katy K.

At Home by Bill Bryson Bill Bryson is known for rambling but fascinating non-fiction books, spanning a subjects from travel to astronomy. In this book, he set out to explore a topic closer at hand – his own house, and … Continue reading →

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How to Knit a Love Song

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Katy K.

Recently (and I don’t remember where) I read about what kinds of men are attractive to straight women. I think it talked about the reverse as well, but what I remember best is that while men seem to like women … Continue reading →

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Korgi

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Katy K.

Summer reading rush at the library plus real-life craziness has gotten me way, way behind… but here’s a start at catching up. I’m hoping all of you are enjoying your summers! Korgi by Christian Slade This is a sparkling graphic … Continue reading →

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