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Danielle’s Reading Nook
by Danielle's Reading Nook
All about books. Book reviews, author news and book release dates
Episodes
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“Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks
My thoughts on Nicholas Sparks novel “Dreamland.”
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“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” on Disney+
My opinion on “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” adaptation in Disney+
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“Dread Nation” and “Deathless Divide” by Justina Ireland
“Dread Nation” was published in 2018 and “Deathless Divide” was published in 2020
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“A Twisted Tale Anthology”
Here is a book with short stories about different twists on Disney movies
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Comic Con
Books I got at comic con
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“Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
My thoughts on the 2022 novel by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, “Mad Honey.”
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Harry Potter Exhibit/Experience NYC
When NY had the Harry Potter Exhibit/Experience. I loved it!!
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Fantastic Beasts Movies
Movies: 1. Where to Find Them, 2. Crimes of Grindelwald, 3. The Secrets of Dumbledore I enjoyed them and I want my questions answered!!
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“Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult
My take on Jodi Picoult’s 2021 novel, “Wish You Were Here.”
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"Instant Karma" by Marissa Meyer
If you had the power to dish out karma, would you do it and who would you give karma to?
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"The Sun and the Star" by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
This is a standalone following the Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan.
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Marvel & DC Villains that deserve redemption
Here I go rambling again. Today I talk about some villains from Marvel and DC comics that I believe deserve a redemption.
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"Harley Quinn: Ravenous" by Rachael Allen
The second book in the DC Icons Harley Quinn trilogy. Harley loses her memory and has to find out how she lost it and figure out who planned a jail break at Arkham Asylum. Harley also tries to figure out who is torturing Arkham Asylum's prisoners during the night. Will Harley regain her memory…
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How many books I take on vacation
Just my rambling thoughts on how many books I take with me on vacation
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Ranson Riggs "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" Series
Books are: 1. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2. Hollow City 3. Library of Souls 4. A Map of Days 5. The Conference of the Birds 6. The Desolations of Devil's Acre
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Audible vs Scribd
My opinion on the audio apps Audible and Scribd.
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"When You Wish Upon A Star" A Disney Twisted Tale by Elizabeth Lim
Tag line "What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio?" Who wants to read how the Blue Fairy became the Blue Fairy and how it impacted the life of Pinocchio?
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"Almost There" by Farrah Rochon
Tag line: "What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?" I loved this retelling of the Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog."
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"What Once Was Mine" a Disney Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell
The tag line is: "What if Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower?" "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" Who loves the story of Rapunzel? The girl locked in a tower with hair so long that it goes on for miles? Well, today I share my thoughts on the Disney twisted tale of...
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"Go The Distance" by Jen Calonita
Here I am talking about another book in the Disney Twisted Tale series, "Go The Distance." The tag line is "What if Meg had to become a Greek god?" Hope you enjoy!!
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"Ninth House" and "Hell Bent" by Leigh Bardugo
Do secret societies intrigue you? Does the occult intrigue you? Do you like magic? All three of the questions are somewhat about Leigh Bardugo's books: "Ninth House" and "Hell Bent." I highly suggest you check them out!!
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"A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines
Here I talk about another book I had to read when I was a senior in high school.
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Zora Neale Hurston's "There Eyes Were Watching God"
I had to read "There Eyes Were Watching God" for an English class assignment when I was a senior in high school. I learned a lot from this book. If you want, check it out where ever books are sold.
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Goodreads Reading Challenge
Who has done the yearly Goodreads reading challenge? I set my challenge at 30 books. Let's see if I beat it or not.
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The Libby App
Check out the Libby app for free reading via your local public library!!
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Starting a Patreon for writing short stories
I am going to start posting on Patreon. I like writing short stories and want to show them to the world. Check my social media accounts linked below to be on the lookout for the first short story I post on Patreon. Instagram: daniellesreadingnook Tumblr: daniellesreadingnook Blog site:...
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"Unbirthday" by Liz Braswell
Who loves the Disney movie "Alice in Wonderland?" Well check out the twisted tale!! Tag line: "What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?
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Writing book notes and annotating books.
Explaining why I write notes when I read and why I annotate with Post-it tabs that are multicolor and see through so I can see the words in my books. I highly recommend the notes and annotating tabs.
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"Nine" by Zach Hines
What would you do with nine lives if you had the chance? If "Nine" sounds like a book you would want to read, by all means, go read it!
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Spin-off books on supporting characters.
My list includes: Elide and Lorcan from "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J Maas. Helene Aquilla from "An Ember in the Ashes" quartet by Sabaa Tahir. Tamlin from the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J Maas. Grover from the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" universe series by Rick...
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"So, This Is Love" Disney A Twisted Tale by Elizabeth Lim
Is "Cinderella" your favorite Disney Movie? Well, did you know that there is a remake of the classic? This novel has a twist you won't see coming!! I highly recommend you listen to this episode to hear my thoughts!
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Spooky Related Books
Books that are spooky related. You can read them at any time during the year. -Frankenstein by Mary Shelly 1818 -Dracula by Bram Stoker 1897 -Coraline by Neil Gaiman 2002 -The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving 1820 -Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 1995 -Raising the Horsemen by Serena...
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"Hocus Pocus 2" Review
Just a short rant about the movie sequel to the 1990s movie "Hocus Pocus."
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"Straight On Till Morning" by Liz Braswell
This book is part of the Disney Twisted Tale series. The tag line is: "What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land with Captain Hook." It was written by Liz Braswell. Published in: 2020 by Disney-Hyperion.
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Books I have with a lot of pages
The books mentioned: Victoria Aveyard's "Realm Breaker" ---563 pages "Blade Breaker" ---578 pages Liz Braswell/Celia Thomson's "The Nine Lives of Chole King" ---771 pages (omnibus) Sarah J Maas' "Kingdom of Ash" ---980 pages "A Court of Silver Flames" ---751 pages "House of Earth and Blood"…
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"Conceal, Don't Feel" by Jen Calonita
This twisted tale is centered around the movie "Frozen." The tag line is "What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?"
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Movies that had differences from the books/series
The book series I speak about are: 1) Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2) Harry Potter 3) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children These are my opinion!!
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More Disney movies that I think need to be retold.
The movies mentioned: -"The Lion King"---what if Simba didn't return/was killed. -"Pocahontas"---what is Pocahontas married Kokoum instead? -"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"---what if Frollo still lived? -"Encanto"---what if the family lost their powers forever? -"Ratatouille"---what if the rat...
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"A Tale of Magic, A Tale of Witchcraft, A Tale of Sorcery" by Chris Colfer
Today I talk about a prequel trilogy to "The Land of Stories" by Chris Colfer. The "A Tale of Magic" trilogy is about the formation of the Fairy Council from "The Land of Stories" and what went down to make each of the members of the council who they are/were in "The Land of Stories." Hope you...
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"Harley Quinn: Reckoning" by Rachael Allen
I AM BACK!! Hope you enjoy!! Happy Reading!!
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"This Poison Heart" and "This Wicked Fate" by Kalynn Bayron
"This Poison Heart" was published in 2021. "This Wicked Fate" was published in 2022. The duology has Greek mythology roots and characters like Hecate, Medea, Persephone and so many others. The author knows how to give a new spin on mythology that you will love!! Check them out if you haven't done...
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"Black Canary: Breaking Silence" by Alexandra Monir
"When they lose their voices, Black Canary will sing for them." The Dinah Lance/Black Canary retelling was released in 2020.
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"Superman: Dawnbreaker" by Matt De La Pena
First published in 2019 and is a retelling of Clark Kent/Superman. If you haven't done so already, check out the DC Icon series!!
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"The Wish" by Nicholas Sparks
"The Wish" was published in 2021 by Nicholas Sparks. I do have to say, the secret that comes out will have you gagged!! Go check out this book if you haven't done so already!!!
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"The Return" by Nicholas Sparks
"The Return" was published in September 2020. Hope you check it out and enjoy it!!!
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Boxed Sets of Books That I Have
The boxed sets I mentioned are listed down below. Leigh Bardugo: "Shadow and Bone" trilogy and "Six of Crows" duology. Jenny Han: "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy. Ransom Riggs: "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" ("Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," "Hollow City," and...
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Books I'm Excited to for that will be published in 2023
-"Harley Quinn: Ravenous" by Rachael Allen, publication date: 4/25/2023 -"The Sun and the Star" by Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro, publication date: 5/2/2023 -"The Chalice of the Gods" by Rick Riordan, publication date: 9/26/2023 -"The Ruined" by Renee Ahdieh, publication date: 12/5/2023 -"Cherish"…
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Louisa May Alcott and Stephen King Omnibuses I Have
I have two thick omnibuses written by Louisa May Alcott and Stephen King. If you haven't read any of their books, I highly suggest you check them out.
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DNFing Books
DNF means did not finish. It's okay to not finish a book if you are not into the book. I even talk about some books I had to DNF.
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Characters I wish were in the movies verses characters who were in the movies and not the books.
The title says it all!!! Hope you enjoy!!
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