My most anticipated books coming out in January of 2026. A mix of fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and memoir.
Most Anticipated Book Releases January 2026
My Most Anticipated Book Releases of October 2025
I know it's the spooky season, but I'm so happy to see some light fun books by some of my favorite authors, along with some mysteries. Plus, Christmas books are coming! October 7 Goodreads description: Ingrid Dahl, a cheerful twenty-nine-year-old librarian in the cozy mountain town of Ridgetop, North Carolina, has been happily dating her... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of July 2025: The Women by Kristin Hannah
Title: The Women Author: Kristin Hannah Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: February 6, 2024 Description: When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing.... Continue Reading →
Most Anticipated Book Releases August 2025
New book releases for August 2025
Most Anticipated Book Releases March 2025
My most anticipated book releases for March of 2025.
My Top Ten Reads of 2024
My reading was very up and down this year. Some months, I had several books that were strong, and others, my favorite read of the month, were good, not great. So, that means several of the books on this list were a second or third favorite of a strong month. Which means I haven't gotten... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of June 2024: A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
“Lucifer, why did so many human emotions feel like physical illness? It was a wonder humans didn’t visit the doctor on an hourly basis.”― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Title: A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Author: Sarah Hawley Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Goodreads Synopsis: Mariel Spark... Continue Reading →
Picture book review: How to Train your Amygdala
Thank you to netgalley for giving me an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Title: How to Train Your Amygdala Author: Anna Housley Juster Illustrator: Cynthia Cliff Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit Publishing Publication Date: February 20, 2024 Description The amygdala is the brain's alarm system that alerts for danger, but... Continue Reading →
New Picture Book Review: Tango Red Riding Hood by Rachel S. Hobbs
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC ebook of Tango Red Riding Hood in exchange for an honest review. Title: Tango Red Riding Hood Author: Rachel S. Hobbs Illustrator: Carolina Vazquez Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing Publication Date: September 12, 2023 Description In this modern interpretation of a classic fairytale, readers tango along... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday Book Review 6/15/23: Austenland by Shannon Hale
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: Bloomsbury USA Publication Date: May 29, 2007 Date Read: September 14, 2012 Favorite Quote: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a thirty-something woman in possession of a satisfying career and... Continue Reading →