The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really liked The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. Some parts are a bit dramatic or too simplistic, but I liked the coincidences, the subtle book and entertainment references, the inclusion of trivia nights (something I loved to do in my 20's) and falling in love, the passion for books, and the honesty about loneliness, anxiety, and the need for family. This book is both lighthearted and honest. I didn't love it quite as much as Marisa de los Santos' Love Walked In, but it has a similar vibe along with the more recent Evvie Drake Starts Over. It also had Eleanor Oliphant vibes without the stress that Eleanor's story gave me. Something in this also reminded me of the Jimmy Stewart movie "Shop Around the Corner". I'm not sure why, but I think I need to go watch that now.
Happy reading and happy bookish living-
(Book 106 - 2019)
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