Tag Archives: Fantasy

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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Introducing Temeraire

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Katy K.

This review should properly be on ’s journal, since he was the one who actually bought the whole trilogy and has been lending to everyone. But he doesn’t normally do book reviews, so here I am. Not even the second … Continue reading →

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Incubus Fantasy

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Katy K.

Sebastian by Anne Bishop I’m often thrown for a loop when I pick up a book that I put on hold based on reading the review (I think I’ve mentioned this before.) This time, I get the book, as usual … Continue reading →

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boy books

Posted on March 15, 2006 by Katy K.

Full Service by Will Weaver It’s the summer of ’65. Paul Sutton, a farm boy from a small Minnesota town, takes a job at the local Shell station at his mother’s urging. She wants him to see more of the … Continue reading →

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Gifts part III

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Katy K.

As a librarian, I am bound to respect all genres and to tell you that I will help you find whatever book it is that you want to read next. As a gift-giver, however, romance is a challenge: most romances … Continue reading →

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Bear Daughter

Posted on November 25, 2005 by Katy K.

Bear Daughter by Judith Berman Here we have an absolutely beautiful fantasy book. It’s based in Northwest Native American spirituality, which is new and different for my fantasy reading. Cloud wakes up one morning in front of her mother’s house … Continue reading →

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Starred Review

Posted on September 25, 2005 by Katy K.

Sometimes, when I read a review of a book that sounds good, I just go to the catalog and put a hold on it (usually, it’s still on order.) Then it pops up in my box and I have no … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Fluff

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Katy K.

Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff This is a fun little fantasy book loaned to me by my dear mother. I think it’s set in Ottawa, though I’d have to look that up to be sure – definitely a major … Continue reading →

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Green

Posted on August 10, 2005 by Katy K.

The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest ed. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. Decorations by Charles Vess. I was both excited and surprised to find this book in the children’s fairy tale section at the library; I am most … Continue reading →

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