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. 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. We also have the book available as an eBook and eAudiobook.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.

Once your hold is available, you can pick up using Hold Locker Self-Service or Curbside Service. To place a copy of this book, please go to our catalog and place a copy on hold. If you enjoy reading slow-paced books dealing with day-to-day situations, I highly recommend reading this book. As a reader, I find it more engaging to establish a location to understand the story a little more.Īlso, if you enjoy reading more than socializing with people, you will relate to the protagonist. As a native Angelino, it particularly surprised me to find out that Larchmont exists. Sadly, the stores and bars mentioned in the book seem to be fictitious but loosely based on a place near that area. If you are familiar with Los Angeles, or cities near Los Angeles, you will hear them being mentioned. I would assume that reading an eBook or a physical book should not take long, since it is straightforward. Since it is an easy read, it took me about two days to finish the audiobook. It is extremely easy to follow along if you listen to the audiobook while cooking, cleaning, driving, etc. I find it to be a refreshing portrayal of an introverted woman living in Los Angeles.Īs far as the style, I listened to the audiobook using the Libby App powered by Overdrive. What makes Nina stand out is her witty remarks and her take on life. Nina goes through character development because of being exposed to new situations and meeting new people. Nina, the protagonist, is likable but can overthink, which makes certain situations worse than what they should be.

Each supporting character has a role in the story in a way that contributes to the protagonist’s journey. Overall, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill is a light read for introverts like myself that will resonate with the story and Nina.

The bookish life