Why am I passionate about this?
Iâve always been fascinated by books since a young age. Not just reading the stories but also how theyâre written, the cover design, literary agents, and the publishing industry in general. Iâve written five novels (four of which are USA Today bestsellers) and my work has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. My second novel, Rise & Shine, Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie in 2021. I still get excited about generating ideas for characters to take on unusual and joyous journeys of discovery. Iâm a huge fan of reading books about the craft of writing, and I especially love novels about bookshops and libraries.
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Why did Phaedra love this book?
This warm, funny book introduces readers to introverted bookseller Nina Hill. When Ninaâs estranged father dies, Nina discovers she has a whole host of new relatives she didnât know about. And whatâs more daunting is that they want to get to know her! So, Nina has to come out of her shell and step away from the world of fiction to embrace real life. With a vibrant, attention-grabbing cover and a range of quirky characters to get to know, this novel is sure to appeal to book-lovers everywhere.
1 author picked The Bookish Life of Nina Hill as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
Instant USA Today bestseller!
âAbbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.ââ#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin
âMeet our bookish millennial heroineâa modern-day Elizabeth Bennet, if you will⌠Waxmanâs wit and wry humor stand out. She is funny and imaginative, and âBookishâ lands a step above run-of-the-mill romantic comedy fare.ââThe Washington Post
âAbbi Waxman offers up a quirky, eccentric romance that will charm any bookwormâŚ. For anyone whoâs ever wondered if their greatest romance might come between the pages of books they read, Waxman offers a heartwarming tribute to that possibility.â--Entertainment Weekly
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