#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

#NorthupNews – Dala Horse

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Dala Horse

Silver Dagger Book Tours – Opaline’s Discovery

Love. Magic. Danger. Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together? Opaline’s Discovery The Witch DNA Trilogy Book 1 by Sonja Gunter Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Urban Fantasy  Love. Magic. Danger.Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together?Bookstore owner, Opaline Lunn, facilitates a Speed Dating Event, in hopes of finding … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Opaline’s Discovery

#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