Top 5 Wednesday is a Goodreads group that responds to weekly bookish prompts. This week's prompt: September 7th: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover We’ve all seen those covers where we might cringe or think it’s not “our thing,” but we pick it up anyway because the blurb sounded cool. Sometimes to our surprise,... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 9/6/22
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, where people like me who love lists and books can share our thoughts on fun bookish topics. This week's topic: September 6: Books I Loved So Much I Had to Get a Copy for My Personal Library (Maybe you received an ARC or... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book of the Week: Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naiou
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review. Publication Date: September 13, 2022. Summary: When Skye's grandmother moves to a retirement community, Skye is not allowed to go with her. Instead, she is sent to live with her Uncle Anish in Area 51. Yes, that Area... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of August 2022
“Libraries are like a net, there to catch those of us in danger of falling through the cracks.” Freya Sampson, The Last Chance Library Goodreads Synopsis June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases of September 2022
This is always my favorite post each month. I love looking through all the new book releases and adding to my wish list. I hope some of these books pique your interest too. Releasing September 6 Goodreads synopsis: For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal, unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure.... Continue Reading →
Top Five Wednesday- 8/31/22
Top 5 Wednesday is a Goodreads group that responds to weekly bookish prompts. This week's prompt: August 31st: Skilled Fighters There are characters we know can hold their own and kick some butt, but then there are characters who are simply deadly in their skillset and seem almost undefeatable. For today’s prompt, let’s focus on... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 8/30/22
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, where people like me who love lists and books can share our thoughts on fun bookish topics. This week's topic is "school freebie". I've decided to share my favorite professional books for teachers, especially in the area of literacy. From Goodreads: Donalyn... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book of the Week: What We Found in the Sofa and How it Saved the World by Henry Clark
Summary: When River, Freak, and Fiona discover a mysterious sofa sitting at their bus stop, their search for loose change produces a rare zucchini-colored crayon. Little do they know this peculiar treasure is about to launch them into the middle of a plot to conquer the world! The kids' only hope is to trap the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Thumb Fire Desire by Carol Nickles
I received a free ebook copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Description In the Spring of 1881, indigent seamstress Ginny Dahlke arrives in one of the earliest Polish American settlements—Parisville, Michigan. Deemed charmless and awkward by her mean-spirited sister-in-law, Ginny disparages her chance of securing love. But sought-after widowed... Continue Reading →
Nicole’s Nook is 1 Today!
A year ago today I decided to start a blog. I didn't really know what I was doing, but I've had so much fun learning, and exploring other book blogs. I look forward to making new upgrades to the site and hopefully expanding my readership in the next year. I took time to look at... Continue Reading →