I had issues posting back in February, so I missed my favorite book of the month and new releases for March posts, then I just didn't get back to it. So, I thought I would just do a combined, abbreviated post. Favorite Read of February 2024 This novel tells the true story of a boat... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday: 9/20/23
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. This week's book: The Luxe by Anna Godberson Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: November 20, 2007 Date Read: February 28, 2010 Goodreads Synopsis: Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday Book Review: 9/10/23
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. This week's book: Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange Publisher: Berkely Publication Date: August 31, 2006 Goodreads Synopsis: Relive Jane Austen's Emma - from Mr. Knightley's point of view. Between managing his... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday Book Review: 6/28/23 The Boyfriend of the Month Club by Maria Geraci
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. Publisher: Berkley Books Publication Date: December 7, 2010 Date Read: December 11, 2010 Synopsis: This sexy, funny new novel asks: Can a woman find a modern-day Mr. Darcy in Daytona Beach? At... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: In Your Dreams by Pamela Green
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Book Description: “The adventurous spirit of In Your Dreams captures Boys & Girls Clubs’ legacy of inspiring young people worldwide to dream big and create brighter futures for themselves and us all.”—Boys & Girls... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review:Spacemanatee
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 →
Book Review: The Tudors in Love: Passion and Politics in the Age of England’s Most Famous Dynasty by Sarah Gristwood
Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Description: Why did Henry VIII marry six times? Why did Anne Boleyn have to die? Why did Elizabeth I's courtiers hail her as a goddess come to earth?The dramas of courtly love have captivated centuries... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book of the Week: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Summary Bod is a living boy being raised by ghosts. There are many dangers living in graveyard. There's the Sleer and a desert of ghouls just to name a few. But, the real world is even more dangerous for Bod. That's where Jack is, the man who killed Bod's parents. My Thoughts I love how... Continue Reading →