Tag Archives: Fantasy

Peter and the Starcatchers

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Katy K.

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson For those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, may I suggest Peter and the Starcatchers? This fast-moving adventure with a sense of humor takes us back to a time … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and California Demon

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Katy K.

No spoilers, I promise! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling I read it. I enjoyed it. I’m currently listening to the audio book. I’ll be happy to discuss with anyone who’s interested, but don’t really feel like … Continue reading →

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Demon’s Kiss

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Katy K.

This is a pre-pub book, coming out in October, which one of my colleagues brought back from BEA. Demon’s Kiss by Eve Silver Clea Masters always thought her parents died in a car accident twenty years ago. She doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Castle Waiting

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Katy K.

Did I mention that I like fairy tales? Particularly feminist fairy tales? Castle Waiting by Linda Medley This graphic novel (recently available in a one-volume hardcover) starts by retelling the story of Sleeping Beauty. The young princess veers from the … Continue reading →

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A Dirty Job

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Katy K.

Many, many thanks to tina_inara for checking this audiobook out and even delivering it to our door! amnachaidh and I both enjoyed it. A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Read by Fisher Stevens Modern life and fantasy blend in this … Continue reading →

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Snow

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Katy K.

Snow by Tracy Lynn One of my favorite subgenres of all time is the fairy tale made into a novel. For the conceit to work, the simple cartoon outlines of the original story have to be fleshed out, the story … Continue reading →

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One Almost and Two Right On

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Katy K.

Sometimes when I see a good fantasy review, I put the book on hold for when it comes into the library. Sometimes this works out better than others… The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss I started this novel … Continue reading →

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The Book of Lost Things

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Katy K.

The Book of Lost Things by John Connelly is a seriously creepy but ultimately satisfying book, especially for the lover of fairy tales. Once upon a time, in London, near the beginning of World War II, there lived a boy … Continue reading →

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Three for fun

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Katy K.

This book I picked off the teen librarian’s pirate display, because I needed to read a teen book and was feeling lazy about choosing one. It is a fine book, though! Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures … Continue reading →

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The Mallee and Newford

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Katy K.

Though His Majesty’s Dragon and the following book both have historical settings, going from one to the other was a rather jarring transition. Kinda like jumping off the dragon and landing in the Australian desert. Everyman’s Rules for Scientific Living … Continue reading →

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