A personal book recommendation website showcasing curated reading lists and literary experiences that have shaped my journey as a reader.
This website serves as a space to share book recommendations, thoughtful reflections, and honest reviews. Whether you're searching for your next favorite novel or exploring different perspectives, this site provides carefully categorized suggestions across various genres and themes.
The heart of this project is the curated book lists - personally selected collections that represent stories that moved me, lessons that lingered, and titles I believe are worth exploring. Each list is thoughtfully organized to help readers discover their next meaningful read.
- Curated Book Lists: Personally selected books organized into meaningful categories that reflect my reading journey
- Inspiring Reads: Stories and narratives that uplift and motivate
- Thought Provoking: Books that challenge perspectives and spark deeper thinking
- Classic for a Reason: Timeless works that have earned their place in literary history
- Next on My List: Upcoming reads I'm excited to explore
- Book Reviews: Detailed reviews and personal insights
- Book of the Month: Featured monthly recommendation
- Community Forum: Space for discussion and shared literary experiences
- Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile viewing
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Local Development Server (Port 5500)
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- A local development server (Live Server, Python SimpleHTTPServer, or similar)
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/nicoles-suggested-books.git- Navigate to the project directory
cd nicoles-suggested-books-
Open with a local server
- If using VS Code with Live Server: Right-click
index.html→ "Open with Live Server" - Or use Python:
python -m http.server 5500
- If using VS Code with Live Server: Right-click
-
Visit
http://127.0.0.1:5500/books.htmlin your browser
nicoles-suggested-books/
├── index.html # Homepage
├── books.html # Main book recommendations page
├── about.html # About page
├── reviews.html # Book reviews
├── book-of-month.html # Featured book of the month
├── forum.html # Community forum
├── contact.html # Contact information
├── css/
│ └── styles.css # Main stylesheet
├── js/
│ └── script.js # JavaScript functionality
└── README.md # Project documentation
- Add search functionality
- Implement user authentication for personalized reading lists
- Include book cover images and ratings
- Add filtering and sorting options
- Integrate with Goodreads API
- Create a blog section for in-depth book discussions
- Add newsletter signup functionality
This is a personal project, but suggestions and feedback are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is open source and available under the MIT License.
For questions, recommendations, or just to chat about books, reach out through the Contact page on the website.
"Over the years, I have had the pleasure to read a number of books—each one offering a new perspective, a deeper understanding, or simply a moment of escape."