Category: Book REVIEWS

My Book Review of THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Automotive, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Mechanics, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

The Oil Change: Grandpa's Garage by D.A. Northup My rating: 5 of 5 stars Memories & LearningYes, addressing the elephant in the room, I did edit this book, and it was written by my amazing husband. However, anyone who knows me is aware of my values and the level to which I hold my standards. … Continue reading My Book Review of THE OIL CHANGE: Grandpa’s Garage

My Book Review of Vincent

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Vincent by Jonathan G. Meyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good StoryI enjoyed this story. It was original and interesting with likable characters. However, it was poorly edited.The author wove a fun tale, but there were flaws that frequently pulled me from the text. Inconsistent tense, missing punctuation, and some detail errors were only … Continue reading My Book Review of Vincent

My Book Review of Please Like Me (But Keep Away) (Nothing Like I Imagined)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Author/Book Spotlight, Biographies & Memoirs, Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Inspirational, & Motivational, Non-Fiction & Educational, Series, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers

Please Like Me by Mindy Kaling My rating: 5 of 5 stars Humorous and TouchingMindy Kaling just makes me love her more. She is real and down-to-earth as well as hilarious. Again, I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this short story, but I was smiling when I finished it.I don't know … Continue reading My Book Review of Please Like Me (But Keep Away) (Nothing Like I Imagined)

My Book Review of Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu! by Diane Alber My rating: 5 of 5 stars Should Be: Never Let A Grandchild... LOLOh,my! This was so wonderful. It reminded me of my grandkids, including my grandson. He's ALL boy, BUT he MUST be included too. No tutu is too colorful or bow to sparkly.What I … Continue reading My Book Review of Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu!

My Book Review of The Little Girl in the Moon

by J.M. Northup, posted in Astronomy, Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Space, Young Readers

The Little Girl in the Moon by Diann Floyd Boehm My rating: 5 of 5 stars Modern InclusionThis story is perfect for a bedtime tale. It brings in the idea of the moon and earth, friendship, and inclusion (because differences aren't as drastic as they might appear). It's positive message will leave you and your … Continue reading My Book Review of The Little Girl in the Moon