Category: History

My Book Review of STAY

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Women Writers, Young Readers

Stay by Katherine Lawrence My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Prose, Heartfelt TaleThis was a good story, which I think many tween readers will be able to relate to. Whether dealing with divorce or some sort of family separation, this book offers insight to children and parents alike.To be honest, I'm not certain about … Continue reading My Book Review of STAY

YA Novel from Award-Winning Author Natasha Deen

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Literary Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Young Adult

The Signs and Wonders of Tuna Rashad The Newest YA Novel from Award-Winning #OwnVoices Author Natasha Deen The book will be available by Hachette Books on June 7th across all platforms! From award-winning, #OwnVoices author Natasha Deen comes a new funny, honest, YA novel following one girl as she tries to win over her crush … Continue reading YA Novel from Award-Winning Author Natasha Deen

My Book Review of Ark (Forward collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers

Ark by Veronica Roth My rating: 4 of 5 stars Emotional Retro & Introspection For LifeThe flow of this story and its organization definitely fit the sentiment. It has retrospection that sometimes seemed out of place but, as with life, eventually finds personal meaning for the protagonist. It ends up being quite emotional and the … Continue reading My Book Review of Ark (Forward collection)

#100WordStory – Written By Norns’ Authors

by J.M. Northup, posted in Women Writers

Allan by Karen J Mossman When Allan’s wife passed. His days became lonely. He began to take long morning walks.   In his long grey coat and a woolly hat, Allan was lured by the excited voices of children playing.  Standing outside the school gates, his eyes misted. Their animated voices and laughter brought light to his life.   How he loved his daily walks.   One day a policeman knocked on the door. Someone had reported Allan as suspicious. â€œI’m afraid … Continue reading #100WordStory – Written By Norns’ Authors

#DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Audiobook, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Thomas Edison and his early phonograph.Cropped from Library of Congress copy. IMAGE SOURCE Most people aren't aware of this, but did you know that audiobooks have been around since 1877? Yep, that's right. They were first created by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. With the advent of his phonograph (the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS