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 →
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: 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 →
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 →