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Fantasy Romance for Tough Times – Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter, The Book Witch, How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days, and When the Tides Held the Moon

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Katy K.

I’ve been craving so much cozy fantasy romance lately – here are just a few of the ones I’ve been reading lately. What I love about all of these is that despite the sweetness of the romances take place in seriously troubling contexts, where greed, war, and prejudice put people, books, and even cats in danger, but love – romantic, family, and friend – still wins the day. Continue reading →

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Reflections on History: Charity and Sylvia and Deprived of Sense and Intellect

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Katy K.

Despite my mostly gravitating towards light and fluffy books these days, I read two denser, nonfiction books lately that I wanted to share with you, dear readers. Charity and Sylvia looks at the day-to-day lives of two women who spent … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Reads for Elementary Readers: Greta Grimsdark and the Normal New Neighbor and Holidays at the Castle

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Katy K.

Greta Grimsdark and the Normal New Neighbor by Haley Neil and Holidays at the Castle by Jessica Day George are two new books for younger readers, one with Halloween vibes and the other filled with winter holiday cheer. Continue reading →

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Unraveling Family Secrets in The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass by Leslye Penelope

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Katy K.

Journey to December 1999 as Zahara Douglass races to find her twin, vanished and forgotten by everyone but her four years earlier, in the face of the looming disaster of Y2K. Continue reading →

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Cozy Fantasy: The Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Katy K.

If you’re in the mood for cozy fantasy with tea, social justice, a baby dragon, and a hint of romance, read on for more of the Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair. Continue reading →

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8 Sapphic Graphics for Teens

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Katy K.

Presenting a selection of graphic novels for teens recommended both by me and my teen. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Monthly Book Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: July 2025

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts of the 11 books I read in July of 2025 – so many books I loved! Worth sharing, even a year late. Continue reading →

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Magic and Mental Health: Rialto and Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Katy K.

On the surface, these two books don’t have much in common with each other. Rialto by Kate Milford is a contemporary middle grade fantasy book with all of the magic weaving in and out of everyday life that I’d expect … Continue reading →

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Books That Bridge Cultures: Hail Mariam, Every Day I Read, and Four Faces of the Moon

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Katy K.

These books – a mix of styles, format, fiction and memoir for kids, teens, and adults – all made me think about the differences and commonalities, from going to a Catholic school when not Catholic to thoughts on a life … Continue reading →

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Memorable Settings for Teens: Legendary Frybread Drive-In, Heiress of Nowhere, and the Maid and the Crocodile

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Katy K.

Here are three books for teens set in fictional places you’ll want to visit yourself, from the good tradish food and open-air movies of the Legendary Frybread Drive-In to the wild and misty shores of Orcas Island and the densely populated, culturally rich Oluwan City. Continue reading →

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