Tag: #BooksForTheHoliday

#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Free Comic Book Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Comic & Graphic Novels, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances

LEARN MORE The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, and this year (2023), is falls on May 6th. I never really was a big comic book reader, though I know many who are. My older brother had a huge collection when we were kids, and now, I have a son-in-law who is … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Free Comic Book Day

#BooksForTheHoliday – May 5th is National Astronaut Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Astronomy, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Space, STEM

LEARN MORE I've always been intrigued by space, aliens, and flight. I dreamed of being apart of NASA, almost went to university for aerospace engineering, and actually did go to college for operations resource manage, specifically related to aviation. I even worked towards my pilot license and had training as an air traffic controller. And … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 5th is National Astronaut Day

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Pretzel Day for Readers & Cooks

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pretzel-day-april-26/ Photo Source I like pretzels. I like books. On National Pretzel Day, I thought, "hey - let's combine them!" So, I did. If you want to celebrate today, just eat some great pretzels. There isn't much to the history... An Italian monk in 610 A.D. is given credit for inventing the knotted pretzels. Wikipedia.org … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Pretzel Day for Readers & Cooks

#BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Humor Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Humor & Satire

LEARN MORE Learn aboutNATIONALTELL A JOKE DAYand find BOOKSUGGESTIONS Humor is a way for us to not only express ourselves, but to build relationships. It can benefit individuals and communities alike. Furthermore, it generates laughter, which is one of the best medicines available. Laughter is good for the soul. More so, it is healthy for … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – April is National Humor Month

THAT’S #PUN-NY: Easter Jokes

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Holidays & Observances, Humor & Satire

HAPPY EASTER, Everyone!*****You never know what you'll find on the shelves of a book store or in library. Often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs.I am a fan, especially because my daughters always found great joke books and humorous tales for us to read together! BOOK SUGGESTIONS: How to Catch the Easter … Continue reading THAT’S #PUN-NY: Easter Jokes