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 →
Most Anticipated Book Releases August 2025
New book releases for August 2025
My Most Anticipated Book Releases July 2025
Here are some of the books that have caught my eye for July of 2025.
Picture Book Recommendations for Juneteenth
A selection of picture books which can be used to fascilitate Juneteenth conversatios.
My favorite book of the month October 2024: Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
โWe will never accomplish anything worthwhile in life if we require the guarantee of success at the onset.โโย Sherry Thomas,ย 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 generationโor 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: Grampyโs 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, andย 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 albumย 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 →