When the father Nina never knew existed suddenly dies, leaving behind innumerable sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews, Nina is horrified. If she sometimes suspects there might be more to life than reading, she just shrugs and picks up a new book. Bitingly funny, relatable and intelligent, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill is a must for anyone who loves to read.The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil.
You've met your modern-day match in Abbi Waxman. "Full of pop culture references (bonus points for readers who catch the Men at Work one), and the handwritten planner entries are reminiscent of those in Bridget Jones's diary….Will appeal to chick lit fans who enjoy copious rapid-fire dialog."- Library Journal Be prepared to chuckle." - Kirkus Review (starred review) "Waxman has created a thoroughly engaging character in this bookish, contemplative, set-in-her ways woman. Fans of Jojo Moyes will love this." - Publishers Weekly "In this love letter to book nerds, Waxman introduces the extraordinary introvert Nina Hill… With witty dialogue and a running sarcastic inner monologue, Waxman brings Nina to vibrant life as she upends her introverted routine and becomes part of the family. It's going to take a brand-new family, a persistent suitor, and the combined effects of ice cream and trivia to make her turn her own fresh page. It's time for Nina to come out of her comfortable shell, but she isn't convinced real life could ever live up to fiction. Hide in a corner of her apartment and rock back and forth. (Too drastic, plus she likes her hair.)Ģ.
Completely change her name and appearance. Doesn't he realize what a terrible idea that is?ġ. It's a disaster! And as if that wasn't enough, Tom, her trivia nemesis, has turned out to be cute, funny, and deeply interested in getting to know her. They all live close by! They're all-or mostly all-excited to meet her! She'll have to Speak.
The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil. Meet Nina Hill: A young woman supremely confident in her own.shell.
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