Here are my latest book reviews:

Geek Mom. Projects and essays for geeky parents: http://wp.me/p2yvgS-gQ

Goblin Secrets. Steampunk fantasy, mystery, with theater for kids: http://wp.me/p2yvgS-gN

The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt. College & ( Read more... )

Here's my review of the latest book by Newbery Honor-winning author Grace Lin, Starry River of the Sky.
http://alibrarymama.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/starry-river-of-the-sky/

A middle grade ghost story both exciting and thoughtful:
http://alibrarymama.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/liesl-and-po/

There was a day, about two weeks ago, when I finished a book and had no new library books waiting for me to read. Not one. In a panic, I went to the new fiction shelves at the library and took several youth fantasy books. I paid special attention when reading my journals and blogs and put lots of titles on hold, because I had nothing at home ( Read more... )

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I’ve been reading Sarah Zettel for over a decade now, and wish that more people knew her wonderful books. Hopefully this book, her first children’s/YA, will help her gain some broader recognition. Standard disclaimer: Sarah Zettel was responsible for my love joining the Society for Creative Anachronism, where I later met him. But I like her books ( Read more... )

Once upon a time, I was studying in Germany and thought it would be a good idea to try to learn a language I couldn’t learn at my own college. I picked Czech. I made very little headway with it, but I did make some good friends in class and joined the class trip to Prague, a beautiful city.


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Once again, I'm dreadfully behind... and this week I've been dealing with planning my Talk Like a Pirate Day program, a daughter recovering from surgery, and a deep obsession with harps. Also contemplating the upcoming Cybils.

Here’s another one that Dr. M. recommended to me.


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