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“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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Top 5 Wednesday is a goodreads group that responds to weekly bookish posts. I have not participated the last few weeks, but am glad to be back this week. February 22nd: Best or Favorite Illustrated Covers If author duos are on the rise in fiction, illustrated covers are even more so! Book covers, especially YA... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post sponsored by The Artsy Reader Girl. Today's topic is favorite heroines. Elizabeth Bennet- Pride and Prejudice, over two centuries later, and contemporary women can still see themselves reflected in Elizabeth Elizabeth Zott- Lessons in Chemistry Elizabeth refuses to bend to male expectations and succeeds by being herself Hermione... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Netgalley for providing with a free ebook copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. Description: Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can't wait to see all the amazing... Continue Reading →
Note: this list is based on when I read the books, not publication date. I've included links to my reviews. January: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus February: The Happily Ever After Playlist by Abby Jiminez March: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton April: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas May: A Stitch in Time... Continue Reading →
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