Welcome back to my weekly feature where I look at back at some of my favorite books that I read before starting the blog. Today's Book: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson Publication Date: May 31, 2005 Date Read: July 19, 2011 My Rating: 4 stars Favorite Quote: "Any man who would deny you dessert isn’t... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday Book Review: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
This is week two of my new blog feature where I review books I read prior to starting the blog. Today's Book: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Publication date: January 1, 2004 Date Read: May 8, 2009 My Rating: 5 Stars Favorite Quote: “Your cat just got cat hair on me." “It’s only fair,” Min... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of February 2023: The Happily Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
“This was just a season, and there's beauty in all seasons. Even if you are looking forward to the next one.” Abby Jimenez, The Happy Ever After Playlist Goodreads Synopsis: Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Most Important Animal of All
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Most Important Animal of All Author: Penny Worms Publisher: Jolly Fish Press Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Description: Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 2/28/23: Genre freebie
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl . This week's topic is a genre freebie. While this isn't an official genre, I wanted to share my favorite "books for booklovers". This is one of my favorite books ever. The UK version is Little Shop of Happily Ever After (which... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review:Spacemanatee
Thank you to netgalley for providing a digital advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Title: Spacemanatee Author: Katie Gilstrap Illustrator: Alice Samuel Publisher: American Psychological Association, Magination Press Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Book Description: Every night, Anna Lee Manatee meets with her friend, The Loon, to stargaze. When... Continue Reading →
New Site Feature: Throw Back Thursday Review
As you've probably noticed, Nicole's Nook has a new look. I finally sat down to took time over February break to add a new theme and categorize my posts more thoughtfully. It is now much easier to use the menu to search for book reviews by genre. I have consistently posted my favorite book of... Continue Reading →
Book Review: School Trip by Jerry Craft
Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Description: Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can't wait to see all the amazing... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of January 2023: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
"Imagine if all men took women seriously. Education would change. The workforce would revolutionize.." — Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry Goodreads Synopsis: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Tudors in Love: Passion and Politics in the Age of England’s Most Famous Dynasty by Sarah Gristwood
Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Description: Why did Henry VIII marry six times? Why did Anne Boleyn have to die? Why did Elizabeth I's courtiers hail her as a goddess come to earth?The dramas of courtly love have captivated centuries... Continue Reading →