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Steampunk

July 25, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross

“I’m called Endeavor 312.” The girl- Emily couldn’t think of her as a thing- moved closer, crouched on the floor by her bed. “You are the mother.”She frowned. “No, I’m not.”In return, 312 cocked her head, perplexed. “Yes, you are. Your genetic material is inside my own. You speak to metal, understand it. You are […]

April 10, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: The Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

Henry lurched to his feet, his gingery hair matted with blood and ichor. His gear was torn at the shoulder, scarlet fluid leaking from the would. “Tessa,” he exclaimed, and then he was beside her, helping her to her feet. “By the Angel, we’re a pair,” he said in his rueful Henry way, looking at […]

April 10, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: Pantomime by Laura Lam

“‘Nice try, love,’ she said, and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. “It won’t be so terrible, just you wait and see.” I hoped she was right. And so I bathed and brushed and shaved and scented myself. All the while, I tried to stifle the feeling that it was like a holy […]

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TPiB: Steampunk Crafts, take 2

April 10, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

As part of Steampunkpalooza with author Suzanne Lazear, we are bringing you today some excellent Steampunk Crafts. Steampunk USB Drive (using Polymer clay)Ehow takes you through the 7 easy steps to make a fantastic Steampunk USB Drive.  If you search on Etsy and Deviant Art you will see that people are making and selling all […]

Steampunk @ Your Library

March 2, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Tuesday was Steampunk day, so here is a RA Poster for you You can download the poster at https://www.box.com/s/dw7wnufoie5r3eey8meg Also, be sure to read our book reviews and posts: Book Review: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross Book Review: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross Steampunk 101 by Suzanne […]

TPiB: Steampunk in the Library

February 26, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

“I cannot imagine how the clockwork of the universe can exist without a clockmaker.” – Voltaire Steampunk: Steampunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan “What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.” It […]

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Steampunk 101 with author Suzanne Lazear

February 26, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Steampunk has been around for decades, but has really gained popularity in the past few years. But what exactly is that Steampunk stuff anyway? Imagine a world where steam and natural gas, not coal and electricity, are the primary power sources. Steampunk transports us to a place abounding with airships, gas lamps, gears, cogs, and […]

Book Review: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross

February 26, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Wildcat turned her attention to Finley. “I know you. You’re the one that was here with the Irish witch.” “She would prefer to be called a scientist” came Finley’s drawled reply. “I’ll give her your regards.” The dark girl turned back to Jasper. “She’s almost as much a smart-arse as you. She all you brought?” […]

Book Review: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross

February 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

“What have I done? she whispered. What you had to do. She felt his neck for a pulse, relief engulfing her as she found it. She hadn’t killed him.  At least she wouldn’t hang. But she had still attacked the son of a peer of the realm and there would be consequences. Three jobs in three months and they’d all ended with […]

What’s the (Short) Story?

November 26, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

In my review of The Curiosities, I mention that short stories seem to be a hard sell to teens.  Most often, they are also a mixed bag; I have yet to come across a short story collection where I thought every story was a divine work of inspiration (although The Curiosities comes close).  But here […]

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