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More Fantasy

Posted on March 15, 2005 by Katy K.

What can I say? I like fantasy. Here’s three new books and an old favorite. All but the old favorite are intended for adults, though I think the last one has universal appeal. The Famous Flower of Serving Men by … Continue reading →

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Protected: Doing better

Posted on March 12, 2005 by Katy K.

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Talking to Teens

Posted on March 9, 2005 by Katy K.

So the teen librarian was supposed to be out, and a seventh/eighth grade class needed someone to talk to them about science fiction and fantasy books. Naturally they asked me to help. Talk about a dozen books, have at least … Continue reading →

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Chicks with Sticks

Posted on February 18, 2005 by Katy K.

This, ladies and gentleman, is the last book I read on leave, plus one I just finished. And knitting! Well, I’ve had at least one handwork project going for as long as I can remember. The most recent new craft … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts

Posted on February 15, 2005 by Katy K.

I read this book for the second time while on leave. I love this book, and it is another older one. When I lived in Germany, it was still pretty new and popular, but I didn’t buy it because I … Continue reading →

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More Borrowed Books

Posted on February 15, 2005 by Katy K.

Reading these reminds me that, even though I try to keep my readers abreast of the latest publications, there were good books published before 2000. Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris A quick little cozy mystery, again borrowed from my … Continue reading →

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Borrowed from Superman

Posted on February 12, 2005 by Katy K.

Are you surprised that Superman likes graphic novels? He brings them over to our house regularly – what fun! Too bad I couldn’t convince my library to let me start an adult gn collection. Hikaru No Go by Yumi Hotta … Continue reading →

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Drool….

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Katy K.

So this baby thing has really been killer on my baking. If I’m honest, I was usually too busy to get much baking done anyway. But now, I decide I’m craving fresh homemade bread or chocolate pudding… no sooner do … Continue reading →

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Books my Mother Loaned Me

Posted on February 4, 2005 by Katy K.

I didn’t make it to the library to check out books even once while I was off – imagine the deprivation! Fortunately, my mother brought me nice books to read. Thank you, Mommy! Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi … Continue reading →

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Two Baby Books

Posted on February 1, 2005 by Katy K.

You’d think that sometime in my three months off, I would have found time to post, but no. So now I’m back to work, and I’m sure that I don’t even remember everything I read anymore, but the Show Must … Continue reading →

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