“We will never accomplish anything worthwhile in life if we require the guarantee of success at the onset.”― Sherry Thomas, The Burning Sky Goodreads Synopsis: It all began with a ruined elixir and a bolt of lightning. Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Grampy’s Chair by Rebecca Thomas
Title: Grampy's Chair Author: Rebecca Thomas Publisher: Annick Press Publication Date: September 17, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Grampy’s chair sits in the middle of his living room and always keeps an eye on My Love. The Chair is the... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of September 2023
Goodreads Synopsis: A riveting tale of unfathomable success great joy deep pain, and redemption that can come only from above. From a working-class background in North Carolina to a job as a cook and club singer in Nashville to his "overnight success" with his smash 1986 album Storms of Life--which launched the neotraditional movement in country music--Randy's... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday Book Review:
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. Today's book: Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan Publishers: G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication Date: January 1, 2005 Date Read: Before I joined Goodreads in 2008 My Rating: 4 stars Favorite Quote... Continue Reading →