Book Reviews
Meet our bookish millennial heroine—a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet, if you will.… Waxman’s wit and wry humor stand out. She is funny and imaginative, [landing] "Bookish"… a step above run-of-the-mill romantic comedy fare.
Washington Post
Abbi Waxman offers up a quirky, eccentric romance that will charm any bookworm…. For anyone who’s ever wondered if their greatest romance might come between the pages of books they read, Waxman offers a heartwarming tribute to that possibility.
Entertainment Weekly
It's a shame The Bookish Life of Nina Hill only lasts 350 pages, because I wanted to be friends with Nina for far longer.
Refinery29
I hope you're in the mood to be downright delighted, because that's the state you'll find yourself in after reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.
PopSugar
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.
Publishers Weekly
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
(Starred review) Book nerds will feel strong kinship with the engaging, introverted Nina Hill, who works in a bookstore, plays pub trivia, and loves office supplies… Readers will be captivated by Nina’s droll sense of humor.
Booklist
(Starred review) If you love writing plans and sticking to them, you'll love Nina Hill. If you roll your eyes at people who make daily schedules, you'll love Nina Hill, too. [Nina is] a thoroughly engaging character in this bookish, contemplative, set-in-her-ways woman. Be prepared to chuckle.
Kirkus Reviews
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