Category: Holidays & Observances

That’s #PUN-ny: Silly Humor for Halloween

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Holidays & Observances, Horror & Occult, Humor & Satire

I hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween!I am not a big holiday person, though I adore holiday-theme books LOLHence, the book select for this post :-) *****You never know what you'll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs.I … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Silly Humor for Halloween

That’s #PUN-ny: Halloween Humor

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Holidays & Observances, Humor & Satire

Halloween is coming soon. I cannot believe how fast this year went by. Be safe and enjoy all the cute kids in costumes - that is the best part of the holiday! *****You never know what you'll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Halloween Humor

#BooksForTheHoliday – October is National Cookbook Month!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational

LEARN MORE I am not a cook, baker, chef... I have no love it, though I did become quite an accomplished crockpot user. However, I AM a foodie. I do love to eat and have a deep appreciation for good cooks, bakers, and chefs (not to mention the figure to attest to said affinity). LOL … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – October is National Cookbook Month!

#BooksForTheHoliday – Readers, Celebrate National Pet Memorial Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Young Readers

LEARN MORE The second Sunday in September was established to be the National Pet Memorial Day. It was begun in 1972 by the International Association Of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC), though it doesn't seem to be an 'official' holiday. Still, it is a special time to show love to the amazing pets who have … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Readers, Celebrate National Pet Memorial Day

#BooksForTheHoliday – It’s International Literacy Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Series, Young Readers

LEARN MORE MORE BOOK SUGGESTIONS #DidYouKnow LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS helped with early literacy?Click here to learn more! The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared September 8th International Literacy Day during their 14th session in 1966. However, it wasn't until 1967 before it was first celebrated. The purpose of this observances is meant to promote literacy in order to … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – It’s International Literacy Day