Tag Archives: book blogs

Author Interview with Julie Abe on the Magic Library of Waterfall Way

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Katy K.

Join me for an interview with Julie Abe, discussing the inspiration behind her latest book, some of its important themes, and a teaser for its sequel. Continue reading →

Posted in books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Adult Fantasy Sweet to Spicy: The Elsewhere Express, Masque, and Silver and Blood

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Katy K.

Friends, I don’t have to remind you that the real world is still a frightening place right now. If you, too, find yourself craving hope and the power of partnership in hard times, let me invite you to pick up … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult, books, Fantasy, Print, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Isabelle Knight on “Why Middle Grade?”

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Katy K.

Author Isabelle Knight answers the question, “What is it about middle-grade books, like Greenglass House, Nevermoor, or Harry Potter, that I love so dearly?” Continue reading →

Posted in books, Fantasy, Middle Grade | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2025 in Review – My Favorite Books

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Katy K.

Here’s my annual look back at the books I rated 9 – the ones I’d be mostly likely to go back to in the future – and the 15(!) I reread. Continue reading →

Posted in books, Lists | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

2025 In Review – by the Numbers

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Katy K.

Here’s my super-geeky, graph-heavy dive into my 2025 reading. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, books | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Exploring Queer Joy in ‘The Queen Bees of Tybee County’

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Katy K.

When I got an email asking if I’d like to take a look at a middle grade book from a founding Drag Queen Story Hour Queen and Asian-American, the answer was an enthusiastic yes! This is a sparkling and heartwarming … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2024 in Review – My Favorite Books

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Katy K.

Here’s my annual look back at the books I rated 9 – the ones I’d be mostly likely to go back to in the future – and the two I actually did reread. Continue reading →

Posted in books, Lists | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

2024 In Review – by the Numbers

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Katy K.

Here’s my super-geeky, graph-heavy dive into my 2024 reading. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, books | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

2024 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction Cybils Finalists

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Katy K.

After much reading, the 7 middle grade speculative Cybils finalists, with links to my reviews where available! Continue reading →

Posted in books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Farrah Noorzad and Amir: Journeys with Jinn for Kids

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Katy K.

Here are two Cybils-nominated books with rich worldbuilding, fast action, and thought-provoking themes: Farrah Noorazad and the Ring of Fate by Deeba Zargarpur, and Amir and the Jinn Princess by M.T. Khan. Continue reading →

Posted in books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments