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 Book of the Month, November 2024: Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto
“They’ve gone through so much for me, like covering up an actual murder. The least I can do is pretend to like their hideous outfits.”― Jesse Q. Sutanto, Four Aunties and a Wedding Goodreads Synopsis: Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived,... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Book of August 2024: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
“My Google search history alone was probably enough to put me on a government watch list. I wrote suspense novels about murders like this. I’d searched every possible way to kill someone. With every conceivable kind of weapon.”― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It Title: Finlay Donovan is Killing It Author: Elle Cosimano Publisher: Minotaur Books... 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
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: Cloaked by Alex Flinn Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: February 14, 2012 Date read: August 23, 2015 Goodreads Synopsis: I’m not your average hero. I actually wasn’t your average anything. Just... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday Book Review: 7/27/23 Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky
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: Doubleday Publication Date: February 6, 2007 Date Read: August 10, 2010 Goodreads Synopsis: Dana Clarke has always longed for the stability of home and family—her own childhood was not an easy... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Flower Girl by Amy Bloom
Thank you to netgalley for providing me with a free digital advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: Flower Girl Author: Amy Bloom Illustrator: Jameela Wahlgren Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication Date: May 2, 2023 Book Description: From celebrated and best-selling author Amy Bloom comes a jubilant... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Stop for Fox Point’s Own Gemma Hopper
Welcome to my stop for the TBR And Beyond Tours for Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper Book Info: Fox Point’s Own Gemma Hopper by Brie Spangler Genre: Middle Grade Contemporary Publishing Date: April 11, 2023 Synopsis: A heartwarming graphic novel about a baseball-obsessed 7th grader, trying to find her place in the sports world and her family.... Continue Reading →
Throw-Back Thursday Book Review: Four of a Kind by Valerie Frankel
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: Four of a Kind by Valerie Frankel Publisher: Ballantine books Publication Date: February 7, 2012 Date Read: August 31, 2016 My Rating: 4 Stars Favorite quote: "The choices we made,... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Frankenslime written by Joy Keller and Illustrated by Ashley Belote
Summary: Victoria Franken is young scientist who loves making slime. Along with her dog, Igor, she uses the scientific method to create different kinds of slime such as Intergalactic space slime and Glow-in-the-dark zombie slime. Then one day, one of her creations comes to life. This is a delightful story that also teaches kids about... Continue Reading →