My Book Review of Embarrassing George

Embarrassing George by Kimber Fox Morgan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!I think this book is great for all ages. Even at 50 years old, I enjoyed it.What I liked was the realism. It was honest about the quirks the different people had and that even the protagonist had his … Continue reading My Book Review of Embarrassing George

My Book Review of Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute for young kidsThis is a cute book for young kids. There isn't much to the plot, but it is a great way to connect to your children while encourage their interest in books. There's plenty for them to hunt for in the … Continue reading My Book Review of Goodnight Moon

#DidYouKnow – Jeanette Rankin?

First Woman Elected To American Congress #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Jeanette Rankin was a remarkable woman who fought for woman's suffrage. Then, in 1916, when most women still didn't have the right to vote, Jeanette became one of two members of the U.S. House of Representatives for Montana. She served two terms (during … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Jeanette Rankin?

Writers 2 Remember: Iris Murdoch

One of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945" Photo Source Iris Murdoch was a philosopher and writer who made an impact on how we looked at characters as well as issues with good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious. She looked at writing in a way that dealt with the complexities and … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Iris Murdoch

My Book Review of Spring House

Spring House (Westward Sagas, Book 1) by David Bowles My rating: 4 of 5 stars Revolutionary War Historical FictionAs a history buff and lover of historical fiction, I found this book a fast and entertaining read. A unique blend of academic rhetoric with warm storytelling, it was easy to get lost in this fact-based tale. … Continue reading My Book Review of Spring House