Category: Non-Fiction & Educational

Silver Dagger Book Tours -The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes V

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Women Writers

A must-read for Sherlockians, history enthusiasts, and anyone eager to uncover the hidden layers of Victorian England.The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes Essays on Victorian England Book V by Liese Sherwood-Fabre Genre: Nonfiction History, Literary Criticism Rediscover Victorian England's forgotten history and culture. Volume V of The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes explores the cultural, scientific, … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours -The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes V

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational

You are probably wondering what ugly Christmas sweaters have to do with books, right? You ought to know by now that I can tie almost anything back to books. I love literature and all things related to, but more so, ugly sweaters are just a fun part of the holiday experience. It would not be … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Silver Dagger Book Tours – New Zealand

by J.M. Northup, posted in Action & Adventure, Author/Book Spotlight, Giveaways & Donations, History, Romance, Silver Dagger Book Tours

A tale of treachery, lust and conflict, it spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Pacific Islanders and Europeans. New Zealand: A NovelBy Lance Morcan Genre: Historical Romantic Adventure  New Zealand: A Novel spans almost 500 years and covers the respective discoveries of New Zealand by Pacific Islanders and Europeans. … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – New Zealand

My Book Review of Golem

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Folklore, History, Inspirational, & Motivational, Middle Grade Lit, Myths & Legends, Non-Fiction & Educational, Paranormal & Supernatural

Golem by David Wisniewski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dark Historical FictionI knew what a golem was, so seeing a middle grade book about one drew my eye. Was this a horror story for kids? I needed to know more.Surprisingly, this is a Jewish tale. A Historical Fiction about Judean lore and culture. It … Continue reading My Book Review of Golem

My Book Review of A Long Winter’s Nap/Flight of The Penguin (CAT IN THE HAT KNOW A LOT ABOUT THAT!)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

A Long Winter's Nap/Flight of the Penguin by Tish Rabe My rating: 5 of 5 stars Tribute To Dr. Seuss' LegacyI really love this author's continuation of Dr. Seuss' classics. Dare I say I appreciate it more than the original because it's more logical, mature, and educational. Of course, Dr. Seuss focused more on emotional … Continue reading My Book Review of A Long Winter’s Nap/Flight of The Penguin (CAT IN THE HAT KNOW A LOT ABOUT THAT!)