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 →
Top 5 Wednesday: Book Intimidation
Top 5 Wednesday is a goodreads group that responds to bookish prompts each week. This week's topic: March 15th: Book Intimidation There are books we are super eager to read and then others that we keep putting off reading because of how they intimidate us. What are five books you’re intimidated to start or finish?... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 3/14/23: Books on my spring 2023
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly prompt hosted my The Artsy Reader Girl for people who love books and lists. This week's topic: March 14: Books on My Spring 2023 To-Read List Other than at Christmas, most of my reading is not directly related to the season. These are books I've started or would like to... 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 →
Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post sponsored by The Artsy Reader Girl . This week's topic:March 7: Bookish People I’d Like To Meet (These can be authors, book characters, book bloggers/influencers, cover designers, cover models, etc.) 1Jenny Colgan: Since I read her first book, I have been convinced that Jenny Colgan and I should be... 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 →
Most Anticipated Book Releases of March 2023
March 1 Goodreads Synopsis: A former foster kid, Jane has led a solitary life as a waitress in the suburbs, working hard to get by. Tired of years of barely scraping together a living, Jane takes classes to become a legal assistant and shortly after graduating accepts a job offer at a distinguished law firm... Continue Reading →