• Thankful for Books, Part 1

    I went to the library the other day to pick up my latest stack of holdings, and was reminded once again of what a junkie I am. Yes, I am. My name is Katia, and I am a book junkie. 🙂 The library people know me. At my approach, they roll up their sleeves and retreat into…


  • To enter the enchanted woods . . .

    Picture me entering a dense wood, the dark forest of Russian fairytales. Over on the right, Baba Yaga witch’s house is walking around on chicken legs. On the left, an enormous oak tree might be hiding a beautiful singing Princess Bird among its thick branches. I often find myself in this choosing place in my…