Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

My Book Review of The Traveling Book: A book about Little Free Libraries

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Women Writers, Young Readers

The Traveling Book: A book about Little Free Libraries by Charissa Bates My rating: 5 of 5 stars Adorable and InspiringI was drawn to this book because I am a reader, but also, I am encouraging the love of literature in my grandkids. They have recently discovered the library, and with such adorable LRLs around … Continue reading My Book Review of The Traveling Book: A book about Little Free Libraries

Meet Nikki From Shooting Star

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Women Writers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story?What is the name of your book?SHOOTING STARWhat genre is it?Mystery-ThrillerWhen and where is your tale set?Santa Anita Park, an actual racetrack in CaliforniaWho are you?What is your name?NIKKI LATRELLEAre you a fictional or historical character?FictionalWhat’s your role in the story – are you the protagonist or a … Continue reading Meet Nikki From Shooting Star

World UFO Day For Book Lovers!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Conspiracies & Unsolved Mysteries, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, UFO / UAP

IMAGE SOURCE This is a day when two separate occasions are recognized and remembered. The first is from June 24, 1947 when Kenneth Arnold reported seeing UFOs over Mount Rainier. The second, of course, is Roswell. Whether you believe or not, you have to admit, this makes the best foundations for science fiction… and, in some cases, actual science! June's … Continue reading World UFO Day For Book Lovers!

My Book Review of Emergency Skin (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

Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amazing View of HumanityYes! Yes! Yes! Can we make this a reality? LOLI don't want to give any spoilers, yet all I want is to chat about this story with other readers. It's profound, intense, surprising... amazing!What I loved was Earth and who/what we … Continue reading My Book Review of Emergency Skin (Forward collection)

It’s National Culinary Arts Month, Readers!

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-culinary-arts-month-july Every July is a time to recognize and celebrate cooks, chefs, and all things culinary. National Culinary Arts Month is a time to appreciate the artistry of food. As a foodie, I most definitely think this is an important observance, especially since I do not have a knack for anything more than eating and … Continue reading It’s National Culinary Arts Month, Readers!