A list of my most anticipated book releases for February 2025. Includes book descriptions with a mix of mystery, historical fiction. romance and contemporary fiction titles.
Most Anticipated Book Releases February 2025
Historical Romance
In my Holiday Reading post I shared a mix of holiday books I recommended and ones I wanted to read. I really liked that format, so I thought it would be fun to create some similar posts highlighting other genres. I'm starting with historical romance, because it's the genre I write the least about in... Continue Reading →
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 →
Anticipated Book Releases December 2024
2024 is closing with some great books. There are some fun romances including a short story by one of my favorite authors, Jenny Colgan. If you're in the mood for something more serious, there's the paperback release of the new James Patterson series, a nod to some of the greatest literary detectives. None of my... Continue Reading →
My Favorite read of April 2024: The Women of Chateau Lafayette
“To ask why was only to demand justification.To ask why not assumed endless possibility...”― Stephanie Dray, The Women of Chateau Lafayette Title: The Women of Chateau Lafayette Author: Stephanie Dray Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 31, 2021 Goodreads Synopsis: Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother...1774 . Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette... Continue Reading →
March Catch-up Post: Favorite Read and Anticipated Book Releases
I had issues posting back in February, so I missed my favorite book of the month and new releases for March posts, then I just didn't get back to it. So, I thought I would just do a combined, abbreviated post. Favorite Read of February 2024 This novel tells the true story of a boat... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of December 2023
Goodreads Synopsis Two years into World War II, Britain is feeling her losses: The Nazis have won battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio program called The Kitchen Front is holding a cooking contest--and the... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of November 2023
Goodreads synopsis: The latest historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China—perfect for fans of See's classic Snowflower and the Secret Fan and The Island of Sea Women. According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of October 2023
A little late this month, but I'm excited to share this one. Goodreads Synopsis: A riveting new novel about an indomitable young woman in Virginia during Prohibition. Most folk thought Sallie Kincaid was a nobody who’d amount to nothing. Sallie had other plans. Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday: 9/20/23
Welcome to my weekly post where I look back at some of my four and five star reads before I started Nicole's Nook. This week's book: The Luxe by Anna Godberson Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: November 20, 2007 Date Read: February 28, 2010 Goodreads Synopsis: Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys... Continue Reading →