The Bookish LIfe of Nina Hill

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

Nina works in a bookshop and has a thriving and meticulously scheduled social life. An only child of a single mother, she hasn’t dealt with a lot of family drama. But when she learns her birth father has died and gets to meet several new sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews, Nina has to break out of her regularly scheduled life and adapt to the new. Which she hates. Add a new guy into the mix and it’s the perfect recipe for an anxiety attack! Literally.

This is a lovely book that blends a light-hearted romance with discussion of real issues like anxiety. The writing is witty and fun and the characters are entertaining while maybe a little cheesy at times. Nina’s developing relationship with her new family makes you feel stressed, frustrated, and charmed along with her. And while the blossoming romance isn’t without its bumps, it’s generally sincere and sweet.

This book discussed anxiety well. It did a great job of telling the reader that it’s something a lot of people deal with and that it doesn’t make you less of a person. But it also showed you how it can be a burden, and how some people react to it that don’t understand fully. In the end she has made some progress toward a new life, but she isn’t cured and doesn’t need to be. Overall, this is a great book for those who are in the mood to take a break from anything too deep and just enjoy a good read.