Every book-lover has a special reading nook.
“Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks.” – Dr Seuss
Working with brands is exhausting but fun. You’re working with images and words –making them come to life. This profession is a bit easier because of my love for reading! Oh, I read anything and everything under the sun, including the back of cereal and milk boxes. I started reading seriously at age 10 (my daughter beat me by starting at 8). Well, she always saw me reading, so it’s no surprise.
My chill pill for this chaotic job is buying and reading books (and writing novels, too). As I open a book, that wonderful smell of paper and glue lets me forget about work deadlines. I am transported to a different world and meet new characters.
I love classic novels and a die hard Austen fan. I also read and collect books from Hilary Mantel to Khaled Hosseni. I’m also looking at book restoring but I think I have to park that for a while, until I find more time. So in the mean time, you and I encourage children and adults to read because this will take them to places they can never imagine.
#KeepReading,
Justine
@ justcastellon
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MY BOOKS
As a young and aspiring writer, Hope Williams has always dreamed of finding her mark in book publishing. Struggling to make ends meet in New York City, she works as a freelance writer, sometimes ghostwriting for others. But when she meets the handsome and charming Hollywood star, Richard Collins, her entire world is turned upside down.
As Richard and Hope begin a whirlwind romance, Hope finds herself whisked away from her modest life and into the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown. Suddenly, she’s being wined and dined at the most glamorous cities in the world, and her writing career takes off in ways she never could have imagined.
But for every high, there is a low, and as Hope becomes more entangled in Richard’s world, she realizes that the price of fame and fortune is higher than she ever anticipated. When their relationship ends abruptly, Hope is left feeling lost and alone in a world that once felt so familiar.
As she struggles to pick up the pieces and find her footing again, Hope discovers that sometimes the greatest stories can be found in the darkest moments. Hope’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most incredible journey we can take is the one within ourselves.
When Hope Williams, a writer turned heiress, marries a British Hollywood star, she’s thrust into a world of power, jealousy, and hidden pasts. As she fights to save her marriage and her father’s empire, she must decide what –– and who –– is worth fighting for.
In ‘Four Seasons’ our protagonist, the vibrant and naive Hope Williams, finds herself in a whirlwind romance with the charismatic British Hollywood star, Richard Collins. After a year-long courtship marked by the changing seasons, they tie the knot. But wedded bliss quickly turns into a turbulent storm when a ghost from Richard’s past threatens to shatter their newfound happiness.
Meanwhile, at the tender age of 28, Hope is blindsided by the revelation that she is the sole heir to one of the biggest conglomerates in Southeast Asia. As she grapples with the daunting task of learning the ropes of her father’s business empire, she soon realizes that loyalty is a rare commodity in a world where power and wealth are up for grabs.
As Hope and Richard navigate their love story amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the cutthroat corporate world, they find themselves tested on all fronts. Jealousy, betrayal, and power plays become the backdrop of their lives as they fight to keep their love alive.
Join Hope on her rollercoaster journey as she experiences the highs and lows of love, loss, and leadership. Will she be able to keep her marriage afloat while steering her father’s empire through stormy seas? Or will she lose everything in the pursuit of power and love?
Our story begins when Sara Miller, a 24-year-old copywriter employed at a prominent Manhattan advertising agency, unexpectedly crosses paths with Heck Archibald IV, the 28-year-old heir to the formidable Archibald banking dynasty. This chance encounter in a bustling New York City café weaves their destinies together, creating a unique sanctuary where they can unmask their true selves.
While Sara harbors dreams of leaving an indelible imprint on the literary world, she finds herself trapped in a tragicomic dichotomy between her youthful optimism and the stark realities of adulthood, where practical concerns like paying bills often eclipse grand ambitions. Conversely, despite his inherited wealth, Heck rejects any semblance of corporate life, opting instead for the tranquil existence of being an art restorer.
Through shared passions for music, film, TV series, and writing, and despite being entangled in separate serious relationships, Sara and Heck find solace in each other during their regular café meetups over brinner (breakfast for dinner). Their interactions, however, remain confined to this café, void of exchanged phone numbers, social media handles, or addresses. They discuss their dreams in this space, like Sara’s aspiration to move to Paris to pen her debut novel. This profound bond prompts them to question whether their current lives align with their envisioned ideals.
Heck encouraged Sara to seize the opportunity while it was still an option for her. They didn’t realize they had fallen for each other until that painful night when Sara bid her farewell and moved to Paris.
In the ensuing months, Sara and Heck navigate their separate yet intertwined paths – Sara in Paris and Heck in New York – each exploring their quests for happiness and dreams. They wander aimlessly, pondering what life might look like if they actually end up with each other.
This possibility becomes reality when Heck resolves to seek out Sara in Paris. Their reunion is marked by joyous moments, dancing in the Parisian rain, and exploring the city’s enchanting streets. However, the harsh reality of their lives soon intrudes, compelling them to return to New York to tackle the lives they had abandoned. And so they thought.
Just Reading Nook 