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 →
Throw-back Thursday book review: Soy Sauce for Beginners by Kirsten Chen
Welcome to my weekly post where I share some of the great books I read before starting Nicole's Nook. Today's Book: Soy Sauce for Beginners by Kirsten Chen Publisher: New Harvest Publication Date: January 1, 2014 Date Read: December 27, 2016 My rating: 4 stars Favorite Quote:“One cannot refuse to eat just because there is... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday Book Review: The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich
Welcome to my weekly post where I share some of the great books I read before starting Nicole's Nook. Today's book: The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich Publication Date: May 16, 2017 Date Read: April 15, 2018 My Star Rating: 4 Stars Favorite Quote: “I don't exist to teach her a lesson, and it irks... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book Review: My Not-So-Great French Escape by Cliff Burke
Thank you to netgalley for providing me with a free digital uncorrected proof of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: My Not-So-Great French Escape Author: Cliff Burke Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books, Clarion Books Publication Date: April 25, 2023 Book Description: When Rylan's best friend ditches him for the cool kids, Rylan... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Little Books of the Little Brontes
Thank you to netgalley for providing me with a free digital advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Little Books of the Little Brontes Author: Sara O'Leary Illustrator: Briony May Smith Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books Publication Date: October 17, 2023 Book Description: Many years ago,... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday Book Review: Enchanted Inc. by Shanna Swendson
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 →