Discover the world of words and ideas with Book Nook Buzz's blog! Explore a wide variety of books from Romance to Mystery to Historical Fiction and beyond. Engage with insightful articles, reviews, and musings that will ignite your imagination and leave you hungry for more. Join Book Nook Buzz on a journey of discovery and creativity through the power of the written word.
“Being a girl is the best, because no one ever believes you’d do something bad. People think you’ll do nothing, which means you can do anything." In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders: Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind. Beth Greer… Continue reading The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
Lovelight Farms, the first book in B.K. Borison’s Lovelight series, was my introduction to the author, and I can’t wait to dive into the rest of this cute, feel-good romantic comedy series. With its hallmark-movie vibes, lighthearted humor, and one of my all-time favorite tropes—fake dating—it delivers a charming holiday rom-com where two best friends… Continue reading Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
I finally got around to reading Dating Dr. Dil, and I’m so glad I did! I totally missed the bandwagon when it first came out a few years back, and I was definitely feeling the FOMO. The story follows Kareena Mann, who dreams of a love story like her parents but prefers restoring her classic… Continue reading Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person. But when she’s running late for her first day at her dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” three times with no answer, she does the unthinkable. Izzy takes that PSL. It’s the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only way further ahead in the… Continue reading Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter
"Nothing in this house is made of glass.” On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie. A young nanny who plunged to her death, or was she pushed? A nine-year-old girl who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak. A lawyer whose job… Continue reading House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
I feel like this is the first "real" romance with more of a heavy storyline that I have read in a while. While The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez starts off with humor and the promise of a lighthearted love story, it quickly delves into weightier themes like infertility, grief, and personal sacrifice. The protagonist,… Continue reading The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
This is easily a 5 star book! If you enjoy historical fiction this is a MUST read for you. Kristin Hannah’s The Women is a powerful, emotionally stirring novel that offers a fresh and necessary perspective on the Vietnam War. I went into this book not fully aware of the impact and importance of the… Continue reading The Women by Kristin Hannah
This was our September book for the Book Nook Buzz book club. This was a thriller that I had not read before. Our group really liked this one and thought this was a quick, easy read. Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger is a tense and atmospheric thriller centered around FBI agent Nell Flynn, who… Continue reading Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel was a book I absolutely loved and couldn’t put down. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this historical novel tells the compelling story of Yona, a young woman raised in the wilderness by a mysterious old woman named Jerusza, who kidnaps her from her German… Continue reading The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
Amanda Cox's "He Should Have Told the Bees" is an emotional journey that weaves together themes of love, loss, and healing with exquisite prose. Cox’s storytelling captures the essence of human regret and redemption, all against the backdrop of a rural life that holds its own quiet magic. This beautifully written novel centers on beekeeper… Continue reading He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox