Nicole’s Nook is 3!

Three years ago today, I launched Nicole's Nook, a place to celebrate a love for books. I just renewed the domain name, so I'm committed for another three years. With the new school year starting soon, I am working to get posts written and scheduled while I have more time. Meanwhile, I looked at my... Continue Reading →

Let’s Talk About Mysteries

Today's bookish talk is about mysteries. I don't really like graphic blood or guts, so I tend to lean more on the side of cozies or historical mysteries. But, I do like an occasional thriller, if it focuses on the psychological aspect. No matter what subgenre, here are the things I look for in a... Continue Reading →

My Book Pet Peeves

A few days ago, I posted about the little details that I enjoy in books. So, I thought I'd look at the other side and talk about the little things that annoy me when reading. Condescending Narrators- I like a smart protagonist, but I hate it when they look down on others or talk aobut... Continue Reading →

Let’s Talk Writing: Competitions

I'm in the middle of the summer Writing Battle nanofiction competition. So, I thought it would be a good time to talk about writing competitions. My experience is limited as I haven't entered a variety of competitions. I got started writing through the Rooglewood Fairytale contest, and started participating in writing battle in autumn of... Continue Reading →

You had me at…

We all have our favorite genres or topics we love to read. But, what makes a book our favorite is often in the little details that could appear in any genre, and draw you to the writing. Here are some of my favorite little details. Great last line- there's a lot of focus on first... Continue Reading →

Picture Book Review: Overdue by Gloria Koster

Title: Overdue: The misadventure of Bob the Book Author: Gloria Koster Publisher: Capstone Publication Date: August 1, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Meet Bob. He's the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob’s... Continue Reading →

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