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lmplovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I rarely give a "beach read" four stars but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Breezy, witty, playful, and yes predictable. I also liked her observations on social media for young adults today. Don't wait for the beach it is a marvelous break from the current reality of our world!
bookswithmegss's review against another edition
5.0
Books, trivia, planners, an anxious introvert with questionable social skills... this was made for me.
karenrudicil's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
2.75
megmattmt's review against another edition
3.0
Cute but didn't really keep my attention... Might try it again another time.
erindoublee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A sweet read, not my favorite Waxman book. The list of characters and their connections nearly required a diagram and that was really kind of annoying. The character of Nina did not seem well fleshed out, she was assertive at times and then shy at odd times. I didn’t really connect with her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
lblanke724's review against another edition
4.0
The Bookish Life of Nia Hill is a delightful novel and was a perfect vacation read. It's sweet and witty and charming in a Hallmark movie kind of way. Recommend to readers of romance and perhaps those who like a good family drama. Readers who enjoyed Where'd You Go, Bernadette and Eleanor Oliphant will enjoy this read.
olekot's review against another edition
3.0
Книга повинна називатися не "Книжкове життя Ніни Гілл", а "Активне життя брів"
Впродовж 352 сторінок герої:
Зводилили брови (вгору та докупи) - 10 разів
Скидали бровою чи бровами (вгору та просто так) - 9 разів
Насуплювали брови - 2 рази
Поводили бровою - 2 рази
Зсували брови - 2 рази
Брови злітали - 4 рази
Брови здіймались - 1 раз
І двічі між бровами пролягала зморшка.
Всього 32 рази!
Я порахувала це не тому, що я зануда, а тому що десь після десятої згадки брови натирають мозоль на очах, і кожну їх наступну появу вже неможливо не поміти.
PS: головна героїня не викликає ні симпатії, ні співчуття, ні інтересу.
Впродовж 352 сторінок герої:
Зводилили брови (вгору та докупи) - 10 разів
Скидали бровою чи бровами (вгору та просто так) - 9 разів
Насуплювали брови - 2 рази
Поводили бровою - 2 рази
Зсували брови - 2 рази
Брови злітали - 4 рази
Брови здіймались - 1 раз
І двічі між бровами пролягала зморшка.
Всього 32 рази!
Я порахувала це не тому, що я зануда, а тому що десь після десятої згадки брови натирають мозоль на очах, і кожну їх наступну появу вже неможливо не поміти.
PS: головна героїня не викликає ні симпатії, ні співчуття, ні інтересу.
sarinag's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bill_wehrmacher's review against another edition
5.0
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill found its way on to my reading list by methods unknown. I am glad it did. I think it might have been on the new book display shelf in my library and the cover image and the title caught my attention. I like books about books and libraries.
Nina Hill is a very quirky character, about whom Abbi Waxman spends a lot of time developing. She is very smart, loves books (as one can guess from the title), has a cadre of friends and coworkers who are similar, and is a trivia champion. Her team loses to a team on sports questions the answers to which are supplied by an appropriately handsome guy. Thus begins a typical romance: Hate the guy for two-thirds of the book, fall in love, split apart, and then crash back together. Don't you just love it?
Nina was raised fatherless and nearly motherless only to find when she is 29 that her father has died. She meets her new, very large family, most of whom like her. You see, Father had three wives in addition to a one-nightish-stand with Nina's mother. From here, the story gets complicated, and very enjoyable.
All the characters are well-formed and likable, save one, and even she turns out likable in the end. There are two minor characters I just fell in love with. They are young girls, Claire, age six, and Millie, age 10. They are absolutely adorable and smart as whips.
This is one of the few books that I bother recommending to my wife as she automatically dislikes any book I like. I think she may try this one.
I wholeheartedly recommend The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. In fact, I am going to test the waters on another Abbi Waxman book.
Enjoy, and keep reading
Nina Hill is a very quirky character, about whom Abbi Waxman spends a lot of time developing. She is very smart, loves books (as one can guess from the title), has a cadre of friends and coworkers who are similar, and is a trivia champion. Her team loses to a team on sports questions the answers to which are supplied by an appropriately handsome guy. Thus begins a typical romance: Hate the guy for two-thirds of the book, fall in love, split apart, and then crash back together. Don't you just love it?
Nina was raised fatherless and nearly motherless only to find when she is 29 that her father has died. She meets her new, very large family, most of whom like her. You see, Father had three wives in addition to a one-nightish-stand with Nina's mother. From here, the story gets complicated, and very enjoyable.
All the characters are well-formed and likable, save one, and even she turns out likable in the end. There are two minor characters I just fell in love with. They are young girls, Claire, age six, and Millie, age 10. They are absolutely adorable and smart as whips.
This is one of the few books that I bother recommending to my wife as she automatically dislikes any book I like. I think she may try this one.
I wholeheartedly recommend The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. In fact, I am going to test the waters on another Abbi Waxman book.
Enjoy, and keep reading