Meet Your Bloggers: Nicole

Nicole, co-creator/Blogger

A little about me:

Aspiring photojournalist and foodie. Every day you learn something new so I’m taking on sign language and French in my spare time in hopes of being one step closer to communicating with as many people as possible.

First book I remember reading?

The Berenstein Bears: Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstein! I remember Sister Bear’s pink overalls and tiny clawed feet, slightly curled, and I remember thinking to myself that I never want to speak in front of a large group of people. Years later I would face the horror known throughout high school as Speech class lol.

Besides books, I’ll talk my head off about:

Food and cooking! You'll find me at the farmer’s market trying to get the best herbs, fruit, or fish. I’m excited to hopefully experience every aspect of food, from Indian spices and seasoned fish in Ghana to salumi in Italy. I'm also obsessed with Jeopardy, photography, and movies. Watching amazing films all day on a Saturday wrapped in my duvet cover? Yes, please! :)

Favorite books:

Historical novels, short stories, essays, cookbooks, etc

Favorite place to read:

Cross country train rides—in the US or abroad—have been made that much more relaxing with a great book.

(with fellow blogger and co-creator Whitney, and friend Ashley. Everything is Illuminated by JSF in tow)

Loving UL because:

It’s such a great way to be connected to something that’s bigger than you, and to be a part of its growth is even more amazing. UL is a community of funny, passionate and dedicated readers who form an instant friendship through a love of books, and it feels like something lifelong.