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My Book Review of Cretaceous Canyon: A Prehistoric Thriller

October 13, 2023October 10, 2023 by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women Writers

Cretaceous Canyon: A Prehistoric Thriller by Deborah Sheldon My rating: 4 of 5 stars This Story - so much to love and hate!!Intense. That's the best word to describe this story. It's definitely a roller coaster ride of action, and the author gives a thrilling tale with vivid details and emotions. The writing keeps you … Continue reading My Book Review of Cretaceous Canyon: A Prehistoric Thriller

My Book Review of Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale

October 12, 2023March 17, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Myths & Legends, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale by Pamela Duncan Edwards My rating: 3 of 5 stars A Cute Retelling of CinderellaI read this book with my granddaughters. The older of the two selected it from her school library and brought it along on her visit, asking me to read it. Though cute and engaging, I am … Continue reading My Book Review of Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale

My Book Review of Cahokia

October 6, 2023March 16, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, History, Literary Fiction, Native American Literature, Non-Fiction & Educational

Cahokia by Timothy R. Pauketat My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Wonderful AccountWow. There's a lot to take in and even more remaining unresolved. Isn't that the reality of history and the truth of archeology?Cahokia has been both magical and mysterious for me. Being a melting pot of ethnicity, I yearn for knowledge and … Continue reading My Book Review of Cahokia

An Interview With Diann Floyd Boehm

October 5, 2023April 2, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Children's Book, FEATURE, Interview, Women Writers, Young Readers

Lisa Haselton Interviews Diann Floyd Boehm Award-winning author Diann Floyd Boehm was interviews by author, interviewer, and reviewer Lisa Haselton on her book blog: READ INTERVIEW

My Book Review of Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves (The Other Side of the Story)

September 30, 2023March 17, 2025 by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Myths & Legends, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves by Nancy Loewen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Interesting RetellingI wasn't sure what to expect, but the title of this book caught my attention. Reading it left me mixed, especially with the target age. The images work well … Continue reading My Book Review of Seriously, Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves (The Other Side of the Story)