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Cupcakes You've Never Known Before

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:22pm

Hello, Cupcake! You'll have no trouble finding books about making and decorating cupcakes, but you'll have a hard time finding better books on the subject than Karen Tack & Alan Richardson's books: What's New, Cupcake? and

Texas Quilts You Gotta See

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 1:13pm

I don't know how to quilt, but I can certainly appreciate the skill it takes to make some of the quilts found in Lone Stars III: A Legacy of Texas Quilts, 1986-2011 by Karoline Patterson Bresenhan and Nancy O'Bryant Puentes. You'll be surprised by how non-traditional & ey

Countdown to Fun

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 11:02am

Santa As of today there are 32 days until Christmas. But, there are only 11 days until Santa visits the Katy Library! Save the date: Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00pm. Come get your picture taken with the big guy and whisper your gift list in his ear.

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That's Disgusting!

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 1:16pm

Kids love books about poop, boogers, and slime. Why shouldn't adults? Francesca Gould and David Haviland bring this engrossing genre to adults with their latest book Why Dogs Eat Poop & Other Useless or Gross Information about the Animal Kingdom. Don't think this is relevant for adults today? Take a look at the section entitled "Are Cows' Farts a Major Cause of Climate Change?".

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Most Popular Adult Fiction Titles This Year

Submitted by Angel Hill on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:32pm

If you're in between books and looking for a new author to try, why not give in to peer pressure. These are the 10 most checked-out titles for new adult fiction this year:

Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt

A Dead Man's Secret by Simon Beaufort

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