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Peter & Max

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Katy K.

Peter & Max by Bill Willingham This is the first non-graphic novel in Fables, an otherwise graphic novel series. Peter and Max takes a break from the main storyline of the series to delve into the past history of Peter … Continue reading →

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The Unwritten

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Katy K.

The Unwritten Vol 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey and Peter Gross Metafiction! With action! Tommy Taylor is the star of a Harry Potter-like series, only it’s even more popular. And Tommy Taylor is not grateful … Continue reading →

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Sweater Quest

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Katy K.

Sweater Quest by Adrienne Martini Martini’s last book, Hillbilly Gothic was a memoir of severe postpartum psychosis. Grim subject, that one, saved by Martini’s delightful sense of humor. This book brings the same thoughtful approach and humor to a more … Continue reading →

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Foiled

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Katy K.

Here I am reviewing Jane Yolen again… but it’s a graphic novel this time, and this is the first I’ve seen her doing it. Plus, it’s about fencing. I recently read another Diana Wynne Jones book, too, The Merlin Conspiracy, … Continue reading →

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Steamed

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Katy K.

Steamed by Katie MacAlister Jack is a computer-ish engineer in the modern era, at work a bit tired from going to a concert by the steampunk* band Airship Pirates the night before. His sister Hallie drops by to inform him … Continue reading →

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Simple Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Katy K.

This one was recommended as a personal classic in an LJ column, recommended in glowing enough terms for me to ILL it. Simple Isn’t Easy by Olivia Goldsmith and Amy Fine CollinsThis is a book of style, rather than fashion … Continue reading →

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13 Treasures

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Katy K.

13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison Here’s one that feels good for kids who loved but are now a little old for the Spiderwick Chronicles. Thirteen-year-old Tanya can see fairies and all sorts of magical creatures. Mostly they torture her, creating … Continue reading →

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Beauvallet

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Katy K.

Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer Heyer has the reputation of being the mistress of romance, perhaps even the mother of the modern romance novel. I must confess that I’d not read anything of hers before now. This is quite different from … Continue reading →

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A Place to Play

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Katy K.

A Place to Play by Elizabeth Goodenough This is a collection of ssays and photographs to go with the Michigan Television documentary “Where Do the Children Play?” (which I have not seen.) I found it interesting and somewhat depressing, as … Continue reading →

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Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Katy K.

Last in the series… and now Lightening Bolt says he really wants a window box. I think we can handle that. Amusingly, he also goes from hating the idea of a sunflower house to loving it, after I remind him … Continue reading →

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