Tag Archives: teen fantasy

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Katy K.

Did I really need an excuse to read the latest Holly Black (White Cat, Doll Bones, etc.) teen book? Not really, even if it took me a while to get to it. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black. … Continue reading →

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Spindle’s End, for Old School Wednesday Readalong

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Katy K.

For the first time, I’m participating in the amazing Book Smuggler’s Old School Wednesday Readalong. They’ve been doing this monthly for over a year now, and while I’ve always read them eagerly, this is the first time I was coordinated … Continue reading →

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Spirit Singer

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Katy K.

I was lucky enough to be sent to the Public Library Association conference in Indianapolis for a day last week – hence my posting silence! If anyone wants tips on the hottest nonfiction books for adults, animation maker spaces for … Continue reading →

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Save the Dragons

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Katy K.

Congratulations to Kim, the winner of my tenth anniversary giveaway, and thanks to everyone who entered! I loved Seven Against Mars last year, so of course when Mr. Berman-Gorvine offered to send me a copy of his latest book, I … 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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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 Wanderers

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy almost-Solstice, friends! As promised, my review of fellow blogger Cheryl Mahoney’s book. Be sure to catch my interview with her if you missed it last week, and enter the giveaway, which will be open until December 26. (But enter … Continue reading →

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Giveaway and Author Interview: Cheryl Mahoney

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Katy K.

Today I’m very pleased to interview my blogging friend Cheryl Mahoney from Tales of the Marvelous about her new book, The Wanderers. She’s billing it as YA, but I thought that older middle grade readers would love it as well. … Continue reading →

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The King Must Die

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Katy K.

Somehow, I missed classic historical fiction author Mary Renault when I was growing up, though I was a big fan of authors like Rosemary Sutcliff and Mary Stewart. So when Charlotte talked about this book way back in September, I … Continue reading →

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Emerald Green

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy Hannukah! It’s not really our holiday to celebrate otherwise, but we always enjoy celebrating it along with friends. In keeping with the season, here’s an older post of picture books: Hannukah for Wee Ones. And now, back to me … Continue reading →

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