Tag Archives: Armchair Cybils

January Armchair Cybils Round-Up

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Katy K.

I’ve had slightly more than two weeks in which to track down and read all the shortlisted Cybils titles that I hadn’t read, 25 books in the categories I was most focused on. I had grand plans, and thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Rose

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Katy K.

TomorrowToday is January Armchair Cybils day, so I’m skipping over 16 (gulp!) books that are patiently waiting for me to share them with you, in the interests of having something to say about books that made it to the Cybils … Continue reading →

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Shadows

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Katy K.

Finally, a post! And even though I want to do a nice 2013 retrospective post, I feel that it’s been long enough since I’ve posted an actual review that I should do so. Skipping over many other books, I’ll turn … Continue reading →

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Cybils Shortlist Reactions

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Katy K.

Here, later than expected due to running a long program at the library on Saturday, and epic cold and snow here at home. The Cybils shortlists were announced January first. To be honest, my first reaction looking at the lists … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Kingdom

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Katy K.

And back to reviewing for the Armchair Cybils, as well as following up with my own series reading, with this much-anticipated book. The Bitter Kingdom. Girl of Fire and Thorns Book 3. by Rae Carson. Greenwillow Books, 2013. At the … Continue reading →

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The Planet Thieves

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Katy K.

This is one for my Armchair Cybils reading, nominated in the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction category. I picked it up specifically as a boy-oriented book, to keep my reading balanced. The Planet Thieves by Dan Krokos. Tom Doherty Associates, 2013. … Continue reading →

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Armchair Cybils December Round-Up

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Katy K.

So here’s my official Armchair Cybils post, a day late due to snowstorm and family birthday party yesterday, and feeling a bit short. Have I been reading? Yes, I have, but The King Must Die, as wonderful as it was, … Continue reading →

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Armchair Cybils Picture Book Round-up 2

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Katy K.

This is a round-up post for the Armchair Cybils, hosted by Hope is the Word. Can you tell I was bringing home books from the Cybils list in alphabetical order? 123 versus ABC by Mike Boldt. An anthropomorphized, cartoonish letter … Continue reading →

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Fangirl

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Katy K.

I was meaning to focus on middle grade and teen speculative fiction in my Armchair Cybils reading, but I couldn’t resist this story of an introverted book girl starting college. This one is nominated in the Teen Fiction category, though, … Continue reading →

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Mal and Chad and Babymouse

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Here are two middle-grade graphics that have been nominated for a Cybils award, for my Armchair Cybils reading. Mal and Chad. Vol 3: Belly Flop! by Stephen McCranie. Philomel Books, 2012. Mal is a child inventor who goes around with … Continue reading →

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