LEARN MORE from AASLLEARN MORE from NationalToday.com Most people don’t realize that the first audiobook was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877. https://jmnorthup.com/2022/06/05/june-is-audiobook-appreciation-month/ The Birth of Audiobooks and How it became Famousby Srishti Verma https://jmnorthup.com/2022/06/04/didyouknow-audiobooks https://jmnorthup.com/2021/11/21/make-your-own-break-how-to-record-publish-your-audiobook-in-7-simple-steps Book Suggestions: The Way I Heard It F*cking History: 111 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School A History of the World in … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Audiobook Appreciation Month
Category: Holidays & Observances
#WhatNornsReads – Kind: a Christmas short story of post-WWII Munich
REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP A Heartwarming Gem! I didn't know what to expect from this short story. I've just been on a reading jag that includes WWI and WWII material. Thankfully, I found this little gem!! I absolutely loved this story. It transcends time and retains its validity today - supposed enemies finding a connection … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Kind: a Christmas short story of post-WWII Munich
#BooksForTheHoliday – May 18th is International Museum Day
LEARN MORE "The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, 'Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.'” https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-museums-day-2023/ Museums are intended to preserve our history while educating people. The idea is to protect artifacts … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 18th is International Museum Day
#BooksForTheHoliday – May 16th is National Biographer’s Day
"Learning from the experiences of others is what makes us human." https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-a-biography LEARN MORE National Biographer's Day is celebrated on May 16th because it was the day Samuel Johnson met James Boswell in London, England during 1763. Together, the wrote what is recognized as the earliest modern biography, The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 16th is National Biographer’s Day
Today is National Dance Like a Chicken Day
When I saw this observance, I thought it was fun. Immediately my mind went to the "chicken dance" from every wedding reception I ever attended. Then, I thought of my grandkids... and got excited about what books I might find related to this topic. Therefore, it was a no-brainer for me when it came time … Continue reading Today is National Dance Like a Chicken Day
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