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 January 2024
“Humanity is awful, angry, and violent. But we are also magical and musical. We dance. We sing. We create. We live and laugh and rage and cry and despair and hope. We are a bundle of contradictions without rhyme or reason. And there is no one like us in all the universe.”― T.J. Klune, In the .... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday Book Review 6/8/23: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
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: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Publisher: Knopf Publication Date: June 2, 2015 Date Read: August 21, 2015 Favorite Quote: “Anything could go wrong any day of the week.... 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 →
Middle Grade Book of the Week:Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Synopisis: When her tribe leaves the island, Karana is left behind. For years she survives on the island alone with nothing but the animals as company. Based loosely on the story of a real woman who survived on San Nicolas Island for eighteen years. My thoughts: This is a favorite from childhood (which is why... Continue Reading →