“Lucifer, why did so many human emotions feel like physical illness? It was a wonder humans didn’t visit the doctor on an hourly basis.”― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Title: A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Author: Sarah Hawley Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Goodreads Synopsis: Mariel Spark... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases for July 2024
A nice mix of historical, contempary, fantasy and mystery. July 1 Daughters of Olympus by Hannah Lynn Goodreads Description; A daughter pulled between two worlds and a mother willing destroy both to protect her... Gods and men wage their petty wars, but it is the women of spring who will have the last word... Demeter... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About Fantasy
Fantasy is another of my favorite genres. Instead of sharing my favorite fantasy novels, I thought I'd talk about what I look for in a fantasy novel. World Building This is a term I didn't really think about a lot until I started writing myself. For any book, I want to feel it is a... Continue Reading →
Anticipated Reads Update
I'll be the first to admit, I have not been consistent with posting and following through with all of the blog features I've started. The two things I have stuck with from the beginning is posting my favorite book I read each month and my most anticipated book releases of the month. I thought it... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About Romance Books
Romance is one of my favorite genres, but it doesn't get featured as often as some other genres at Nicole's Nook. I like to have a romance going most of the time because they're generally light, quick reads with a guaranteed happy ending. But, I often choose something different for my favorite book of the... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book Review: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede
I announced at the beginning of the month that I was participating in the Middle Grade Carousel Monthly Challenge. This month's theme was cold-blooded animals. I decided to pick dragons for my cold-blooded creature. This classic has been on my shelves for awhile. Princess Cimorene is bored of being a princess. So she runs away... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of May 2024
“For the sake of trust building, the third chapter will follow the second. But then we will jump directly to chapter five, do you understand? No chapter four. Why? Because sometimes things don’t go like they should.”― Allie Brosh, Solutions and Other Problems Title: Solutions and Other Problems Author; Allie Brosh Publisher: Gallery Books Publication Date: September... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases June 2024
June 4 One summer can change everything. Brooklyn-based Hannah is a bestselling author struggling to write her second book after personal losses. Her older sister, Sara, still lives in Chatham, Cape Cod, where they grew up, and is married with four children. Once a dedicated librarian, Sara dreams of reviving her love affair with literature,... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Munchpie Morgan by Merry Lorenz
Title: Munchpie Morgan Author: Merry Lorenz Illustrator: Kenneth Anderson Publisher: Fair Shair Publishing Publication Date: June 1, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever wondered what happens if your snacks become... you? Munchpie Morgan does! From angel hair pasta to... Continue Reading →
Bookish Talk: Hardcover vs. Paperback
I know some of you saw this title and are shouting "ebook" or "audiobook". I do love my ereader for traveling, and other times when it's convenient to have esomething light to throw in the purse. I don't do a lot of audiobooks because my mind drifts too much and I miss important information. But,... Continue Reading →