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March 1 Goodreads Synopsis: A former foster kid, Jane has led a solitary life as a waitress in the suburbs, working hard to get by. Tired of years of barely scraping together a living, Jane takes classes to become a legal assistant and shortly after graduating accepts a job offer at a distinguished law firm... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl . This week's topic is a genre freebie. While this isn't an official genre, I wanted to share my favorite "books for booklovers". This is one of my favorite books ever. The UK version is Little Shop of Happily Ever After (which... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Most Important Animal of All Author: Penny Worms Publisher: Jolly Fish Press Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Description: Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT... Continue Reading →
Thank you to netgalley for providing a digital advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Title: Spacemanatee Author: Katie Gilstrap Illustrator: Alice Samuel Publisher: American Psychological Association, Magination Press Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Book Description: Every night, Anna Lee Manatee meets with her friend, The Loon, to stargaze. When... Continue Reading →
As you've probably noticed, Nicole's Nook has a new look. I finally sat down to took time over February break to add a new theme and categorize my posts more thoughtfully. It is now much easier to use the menu to search for book reviews by genre. I have consistently posted my favorite book of... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday is a goodreads group that responds to weekly bookish posts. I have not participated the last few weeks, but am glad to be back this week. February 22nd: Best or Favorite Illustrated Covers If author duos are on the rise in fiction, illustrated covers are even more so! Book covers, especially YA... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post sponsored by The Artsy Reader Girl. Today's topic is favorite heroines. Elizabeth Bennet- Pride and Prejudice, over two centuries later, and contemporary women can still see themselves reflected in Elizabeth Elizabeth Zott- Lessons in Chemistry Elizabeth refuses to bend to male expectations and succeeds by being herself Hermione... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Description: Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can't wait to see all the amazing... Continue Reading →
Note: this list is based on when I read the books, not publication date. I've included links to my reviews. January: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus February: The Happily Ever After Playlist by Abby Jiminez March: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton April: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas May: A Stitch in Time... Continue Reading →
"Imagine if all men took women seriously. Education would change. The workforce would revolutionize.." — Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry Goodreads Synopsis: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s... Continue Reading →
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