In addition to goodreads, I made an effort to consistently report all my reading on storygraph this year. Last year, I had to import my data from Goodreads and it took a lot longer. Books read: 82 Pages Read: 26,462 I was surprised that I did the most reading in January. I guess it must've... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases for November 2023
A few good books coming out next month. November 14 Riley Rhodes finally has the chance to turn her family’s knack for the supernatural into a legitimate business when she’s hired to break the curse on an infamous Scottish castle. Used to working alone in her alienating occupation, she's pleasantly surprised to meet a handsome... Continue Reading →
Nicole’s Nook is 2 Today!
Two years ago, I launched Nicole's Nook a blog dedicated to a love of books. This year I focused on a new look for the blog and increasing the number of book reviews. My goal for next year is to free write more posts with my thoughts related to bookish topics. What are some topics... Continue Reading →
Iceland: A land of literacy
I just got back from a nine day tour of Iceland. While this is not a travel blog, I thought it would be of interest to my readers. Iceland, along with all Nordic countries, is one of the most literate countries in the world. By this, I don't mean their kids have high test scores.... Continue Reading →
Top Five Wednesday 5/31/23
Top Five Wednesday is a Goodreads group that responds to weekly bookish prompts. May 31st: Cats & Dogs While the majority of cats and dogs might not get along, it’s always fun to see our furry friends in the books we read! What are some books you feel would be great for animal lovers either... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday/Top Five Wednesday Combo post
I usually participate in two weekly memes: Top Ten Tuesday from Artsy Reader Girl and Top 5 Wednesday from Goodreads. Since they have similar topics close together, I decided to do something different and make a Top 15 list. I used random.org to select 15 books from all the books on my goodreads shelf (I... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: favorite travel destinations
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's Topic: April 18: Non-book Freebie (choose your own topic... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 4/11/23: Books with animals
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. April 11: Titles with Animals In Them and/or Covers with Animals... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 4/4/23
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. April 4: Indie/Self-Published Books (submitted by Nicole @ BookWyrm Knits) I... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 3/28/23: Kristin Hannah read alikes
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic: March 28: Books for People Who Liked Author... Continue Reading →