#SparklyNicolesBookClub @SparklyNicole
There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on Treasure Island and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.
– Walt Disney
Each month we read one Disney related book, sift through the magic, savor the positivity and meet live on YouTube to discuss it. Dates and details are below but if you can’t make the time listed you can watch after. Sparkly Nicole’s Book Club is totally free and seeks to offer affordable selections.
How do I sign up for your book club? People ask me this every month so I’ve opened the comments on this post so you can let me know with a simple “joining you to read {book title}” comment here. If you’re reading with us, I hope to see you at our book club meeting! That’s where the real magic happens and your live conversation is what makes it.
Finding your book: Check your local library for eco-friendly, budget friendly reading opportunities with physical, digital and audible books. If it’s been a while since you’ve used the library get reacquainted because many library systems have moved into the 21st century in style and you can do a lot online.
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October 2021 book: From Disneyland’s Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe
I met Tom Nabbe at a recent Disney fan event and told him my book club read about him. He asked why we didn’t read about him in his book. So, here we are! From Tom’s website: “In 1955, twelve-year-old Tom Nabbe was selling newspapers at Disneyland when he began trying to convince Walt to give him a role as Tom Sawyer on Tom Sawyer Island.” His long and interesting career with The Walt Disney Company eventually brought him to Walt Disney World and ultimately earned him the honor of being a Disney Legend. The title of the book above will take you to Tom’s website where you can purchase an autographed copy.
Meeting Date
Sunday November 14th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
June 2021 book: Entertaining with Disney
This summer we’re revisiting a favorite from last year. Feel free to play party with me again! Or if you’re reading this with me for the first time–you’ll love it! This book shares philosophy and inspiration for planning Disney themed parties, meals and celebrations. It’s so pretty to look at.
Meeting Date
Sunday June 27th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
May 2021 book: So This Is Love: A Twisted Tale
What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Let’s find out together in this different telling of the classic tale.
Meeting Date
Sunday May 30th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
April 2021 book: The Coming Storm (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow, No. 1) 
Pirates! Something new for us! Let’s visit Jack Sparrow’s younger days and go on a Caribbean adventure. The Coming Storm is an older book and available used for a great price on Amazon. It’s also available as an audiobook that includes the first three books in this series and you might be able to listen for free with an Audible trial.
Meeting Date
Sunday April 25th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
March 2021 book: Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets: The Story of Iduna and Agnarr
This book tells the story of Elsa and Anna’s parents that we don’t see in Frozen 2. “Sixteen-year-old Iduna harbors a dark secret. On the surface, she is an Arendellian village girl, an aspiring inventor, and the best friend of Prince Agnarr, but she is also secretly Northuldra.” Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets: The Story of Iduna and Agnarr is available on Amazon. It’s also available as an audiobook read by Evan Rachel Wood and Alfred Molina who play the parents in the Frozen 2 movie. I’ll be listening to this one. Listen for free with an Audible trial.
Meeting Date
Sunday March 28th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
February 2021 book: Gift of Life
Henri Landwirth lived an incredible life. From holocaust survivor to hospitality industry pro and founding Give Kids The World Village. l’m sure it will be inspiring. Buy Gift of Life on Give Kids The World Village’s online store.
Meeting Date
Sunday February 28th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
January 2021 book: The Disney Interviews 
Let’s listen in on some incredible conversations Lou Mongello has had with Disney Legends! Buy The Disney Interviews on Amazon.
Meeting Date
Sunday January 31th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
October 2020 book: Winnie-the-Pooh
I think we could all use a hug right now, if we weren’t social distancing. Let’s read Winnie The Pooh together this month because that’s as close as we’re going to get to a hug in book form. We all know his sweet little face and maybe the movie or the show. I’m excited to see what this story is like.
This is a classic book that may be available at your library but it’s also on Amazon and eBay.
Meeting Date
Sunday October 25th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
September 2020
We’re taking a break this month as I focus on fundraising for my favorite non-profit: Give Kids The World Village! I’m inviting you to join me in supporting this incredible fairy tale style resort where kids and families stay when visiting Central Florida on wish trips.
Ways to Help
Donate to my Give Kids The World Village fundraising page.
Join my team for the Challenge for Hope and fundraise yourself. I’ve chosen Sunday September 27th as our team’s virtual Challenge for Hope but any day works. I’ll be walking a 5K at home but you can take whatever challenge you choose! The $39 entrance fee includes a medal and race bib, goes directly to the Village and counts toward your fundraising goal.
Learn about the mission at GKTW.org and tell a friend!
August 2020 book: Quotable Walt Disney
This little book is filled with big ideas from Walt Disney himself. It’s an older book but is widely available used here on Amazon and eBay.
Meeting Date
Sunday August 30th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
July 2020 book: Entertaining with Disney
This may be our most fun pick yet! The book is absolutely gorgeous and I’m delighted thinking about the events I’m going to put together for me and my husband. Follow along each week this month as I make lots of at home entertaining magic inspired by this book. I’m following the philosophy shared of consider the menu, decorate the space and add a little something fun. I’ll also be trying to use things I have around the house already to make eco-friendly and budget friendly decorating choices. Hello, craft closet! My first attempt will be a Frozen 2 watch party and I’m already planning the menu. Please join me and share what you put together with using #SparklyNicolesBookClub!
Meeting Date
Sunday July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
June 2020 book: Miles Morales: Spider-Man
A young black hero and our first Marvel read! “..But after his scholarship is threatened, Miles uncovers a chilling plot, one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and himself at risk.” ***Not appropriate for children! Some.. ahem.. boy jokes.. make this book one to read aloud so you can censor out what’s not appropriate. Otherwise I’m really enjoying it.***
Meeting Date
Sunday June 28th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
May 2020 book: The Ride of a Lifetime
Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger shares ideas and values on leadership and success.
Meeting Date
Sunday May 31st at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
April 2020 book: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Join me in reading this 1865 classic by Lewis Carroll. You can read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for free online. I’m listening to this Audible version for less than one dollar.
Meeting Date
Sunday April 26th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
March 2020 book: Secret Stories of Walt Disney World: Things You Never Knew You Never Knew
This month we’re reading our way through some Walt Disney World history.
Meeting Date
Sunday March 29th at 12:00 p.m. Eastern
February 2020 book: Conceal Don’t Feel: A Twisted Tale
What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other? Settle in with this cozy winter read as we celebrate the release of Frozen 2 ok Blu-Ray, DVD and digital!
Meeting Date
Sunday March 1st at 5:00 p.m. Eastern
January 2020 book: On Purpose: How Engagement Drives Success
As President of Give Kids The World Village, Pamela Landwirth makes dreams come true by providing a magical place for wish kids and their families to stay in Orlando when visiting Walt Disney World and beyond. “On Purpose is a book about things that really matter – helping others, leading with passion, inspiring the people around you.”
Meeting Date
Sunday February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
November 2019 book: Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures
Let’s enjoy a photo tour through Walt Disney’s life in this feel good book.
Meeting Date
Sunday November 24th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
October 2019 book: Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen
This book reveals why the Wicked Queen is so wicked! A perfect October read.
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Meeting Date
Sunday October 27th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
September 2019 book: Pencils, Pens & Brushes: A Great Girls’ Guide to Disney Animation
Let’s learn about ladies of Disney Animation together in this beautifully illustrated treasure.
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Meeting Date | Worksheet
Sunday September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
New! For the first time, I drew us a worksheet for this book! Feel free to print it out and hand write or fill it out digitally to take notes for our meeting. To download: Click on the image below and you’ll be taken to a perfect 8.5 by 11 PDF file. Right click and save it. It should print perfectly on a sheet of regular print paper!
August 2019 book: Creativity, Inc.
Get inspired to be your best creative self with motivation from Pixar and Disney legend Ed Catmull.
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule
Tuesday August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read Part I: Getting Started
Tuesday August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read Part II: Protecting The new
Tuesday August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read Part III: Building and Sustaining
Tuesday August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read Part IV: Testing What We Know
July 2019 book: Mary Poppins
Grab your umbrella and let’s fly away through the pages of this classic read.
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule
Sunday July 7th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: I. East Wind, II. The Day Out, III. Laughing Gas
Sunday July 14th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: IV. Miss Lark’s Andrew, V. The Dancing Cow, VI. Bad Tuesday (Revised Version)
Sunday July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: VII. The Bird Woman, VIII. Mrs. Cory, IX. John and Barbara’s Story
Sunday July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: X. Full Moon, XI. Christmas Shopping, XII. West Wind
June 2019 book: Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney
Creating Magic is a book by former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell. This book is great for leaders in the workplace, faith, home and beyond. I think we’ll learn a lot together from this book and enjoy stories from Disney as we go along.
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule | Conversation Starters to Consider
Sunday June 9th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 1 Making Magic, 2 The Journey From The Farm to a Magic Kingdom, 3 Strategy #1 Remember, Everyone Is Important. Share a quote or idea that inspired you. What is something you’ll take and apply?
Sunday June 16th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 4 Strategy #2 Break The Mold, 5 Strategy #3 Make Your People Your Brand, 6 Strategy #4 Create Magic Through Training. Share a quote or idea that inspired you. What is something you’ll take and apply?
Sunday June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 7 Strategy #5 Eliminate Hassles, 8 Strategy #6 Learn The Truth, 9 Strategy #7 Burn The Free Fuel. Share a quote or idea that inspired you. What is something you’ll take and apply?
Sunday June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 10 Strategy #8 Stay Ahead of the Pack, 11 Strategy #9 Be Careful What You Say and Do, 12 Strategy #10 Develop Character, 13 Leading Into the Future. Share a quote or idea that inspired you. What is something you’ll take and apply?
May 2019 book: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
The lovely story of Peter Pan has many editions. Any version that has a table of contents that looks similar to this one above will work. Here is a free digital version. If you like to purchase Peter Pan there are a lot of pretty versions of this class book out there.
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule | Conversation Starters to Consider
Wednesday May 8th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 1 Peter Breaks Through, 2 The Shadow, 3 Come Away, Come Away!, 4 The Flight, 5 The Island Come True. What surprised, inspired or made you feel good? Favorite lines and visuals?
Wednesday May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 6 The Little House, 7 The Home Under The Ground, 8 The Mermaids’ Lagoon and 9 The Never Bird. What surprised, inspired or made you feel good? Favorite lines and visuals?
Wednesday May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 10 The Happy Home, 11 Wendy’s Story, 12 The Children Are Carried Off and 13 Do You Believe in Fairies. What surprised, inspired or made you feel good? Favorite lines and visuals?
Wednesday May 29th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Read chapters: 14 The Pirate Ship, 15 “Hook Or Me This Time”, 16 The Return Home and 17 When Wendy Grew Up. What surprised, inspired or made you feel good? Favorite lines and visuals?
April 2019 Book: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Disney Little Golden Book
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule | Conversation Starters to Consider
Wednesday April 24th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern
This is a short book so we’ll just have this one meeting.
Read the whole book and get excited to discuss the following:
Your favorite illustrations?
What surprised you about this book?
What’s your major takeaway?
March 2019 book: Walt’s Imagination: The Life of Walt Disney
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule | Conversation Starters to Consider
Sunday March 24th at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Read about halfway, through the page that ends with “two shirts, and animation equipment.”
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you learn about Walt Disney’s childhood?
What surprises you about Walt Disney’s childhood?
What struggles from his upbringing, in your opinion, clearly made Walt Disney who he was?
Sunday March 31st at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Read from the halfway point to the end of the book.
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you learn about Walt Disney’s career?
Are you more of a Walt or a Roy?
What character traits did Walt Disney have that you want to work toward?
February 2019 book: It’s Your Universe: You Have the Power to Make it Happen
Meeting Dates | Reading Schedule | Conversation Starters to Consider
Wednesday February 6th 7 p.m. Eastern
Introduction Dream + Chapter 1 Wish
Read through page 51
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you love?
Favorite illustration?
What fuels your love of Disney?
How does Disney inspire you to dream?
Wednesday February 13th 7 p.m. Eastern
Chapter 2 Believe
Read through page 87
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you love?
Favorite illustration?
What are some ways you can begin to believe “impossible” things?
How do you keep believing when the road gets bumpy?
Wednesday February 20th 7 p.m. Eastern with special guest Ashley Eckstein!
Chapter 3 Do
Read through page 119
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you love?
Favorite illustration?
Care to share something important you want to “do”?
How do you feel about failure?
March 2019 book announcement email!
(March will only have two book club meetings and they will be on weekends later in the month.)
Wednesday February 27th 7 p.m. Eastern
Chapter 4 Transform + Chapter 5 Trust
Read through page 203
Consider the following for our conversation:
What did you love?
Favorite illustration?
Do you remember to dream up new wishes?
Share how one Disney Princess inspires you.
Let’s talk about visualization, confidence and hope.
Saturday March 2nd at 11:00 a.m.
Final meeting for It’s Your Universe: You Have the Power to Make it Happen!
Come celebrate our first month of book club, especially if you weren’t able to attend Wednesday nights!
I’ll be joining you to read Miles Morales Spider-man. I’m very excited for this book!
YESSSS!! This is going to be a great read for our book club!! And I’m pretty sure my kids are going to want to get in on the action too😃. Can’t wait!
Excited to be joining you for Junes book !! Jason Reynolds is one if my favourite Authors
I love our Disney Book Club and look forward to it every month! We all need Disney magic and book club is always that for me!
Looking forward to joining in for June! The Miles Morales book is a great pick and I can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts and discuss!
I’m so excited about this Miles Morales Book! My son is also joining in on this months book. He was beyond excited that Ms. Sparkly Nicole choose this book as it’s one of his favorite movies. So we are making it a mother/son event for June. I’m really proud of Nicole for making such a great choice. We look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts on this book. Happyg Everyone!!
So excited to join in June! I have been wanting to join for the Instagram lives, but have not had the time yet. Looks like an amazing choice of book, excited to join this month for the discussion!
I can’t wait to start the Spider-Man book, I’m getting it today! I love your book club, it’s so fun to participate and chat with everyone about a shared love of Disney. I’m looking forward to the first Marvel book and my daughters love watching for Scarlet during our meetings 😆. Thanks for always keeping it positive, happy and fun!
I’m going to skip the spider man book but look forward to seeing what it is next month and reading from the UK.
I will be reading and hope to make the live this month. I always enjoy it.
I’m so excited to be joining my first book club especially with this month’s Marvel book!
Thank you Nicole for organizing this and I look forward to joining everyone for the live this month.
So excited for July and entertaining with Disney! It’s going to be so fun to find ways to add some Disney magic back into our lives.
I’m in for Entertaining with Disney! Can’t wait to have some theme days at home with the family!
Entertaining With Disney sounds right up my street! I’m really looking forward to putting some wonderful themed nights together this summer. A bit of Disney World when the magic seems so far away!
Yay this looks like so much fun! And such a great idea! Excited for this month’s Entertaining with Disney book club!
Order placed and Entertaining with Disney arrives TOMORROW!! This book looks so lovely and I can’t wait to enjoy it with my family as we continue to bring magic into our lives. Looking forward to seeing how others entertain with Disney as well! Let’s make some magic!!
I’m so excited to try some entertaining at home ideas! You always inspire me!
Joining you to read Entertaining with Disney 😍 I can’t wait!
Hello. Would like to join book club. When will you be starting up again?
Thanks! Sue
Author
Exciting, Sue! We’ve taken a winter break and will return in January.
I found you from your YouTube channel and I am really missing Disney. I will be joining for January and looking forward to reading the Disney Interview!!!
Just ordered The Disney Interviews! Will be reading along, see you on the 31st
I’m excited about Disney Interviews! Just ordered.
Hello!
I would like to join for your January book, The Disney Interview! I have never done a book club before! I will be fun!
Just ordered January and February’s books! Looking forward to the next meeting. 😁
Love Give Kids The World. Just ordered Gift of Life. Happy reading!!
I’m in! Just ordered January and February’s books. Looking forward to receiving them and discussing with y’all!
I’m a new follower on YouTube and so excited to learn about your book club! I will be joining for January and February. I too am a huge GKTW fan and super excited about Gift of Life!
I would like to join you in reading the January book.
Ordered both Jan & Feb books. Looking forward to reading both 🙂
Hello! I’ll be reading January’s book! I’m super excited for it!
I’ll be joining for January, just ordered my copy of the Disney Interviews and looking forward to reading it!
Hello! I am joining for January – hoping to finish the book, or at least most before the meeting 🙂
Also – I was just clicking through your website to find this page and read your bio. I also grew up in Port St. Lucie! Small world!
Hi! Reading Disney Interviews with you this month. Oh and Gift of Life for February too!!
Thanks for the link to support you and GKTW!!
Hi! Will be reading “The Disney Interviews” with you.
So glad to be part of a book club, again! Thanks!
Hello! I will be reading “The Disney Interviews” with you this month. This is my first book club and I am very excited!
I’ll be joining for January, I live in the UK and have had to order February’s book from a Texas thrift store as can’t get it over here. Keep fingers crossed that it comes in time for me to read with everyone.
Hi! Just got my Disney interviews book in the mail! I’ll be joining this months book club! Thanks!!
Hello!! Found you through the Trackers and love your channel! I will be joining for January and February as a book club newbie! Can’t wait!
I’m new to the club starting in January! The January read was fun! I’m excited to continue reading each month as a welcomed distraction!
Hi! I am excited to see how this works! My first time in a book club and reading books that interest me! 😊 I learned about you from watching The Tim Tracker channel! I will be joining the February meeting for “Gift of Life”! Can’t wait!
Hello! I am excited to join this months book club! Reading has never been my favorite, but when it comes to Disney, it was a lot easier! The book was so good! I can’t wait!
Hello! I will joining for both the February and March books. I loved the January one so much, I’m coming back for more.
I’m reading the books for February and March. Thanks!!
I will not be able to make it this month but I have March’s book on hold at my local library. I’m hoping to join you then.
Loved the February book! I look forward to book club every month! One of the sweetest blessings of book club is reading books I likely wouldn’t otherwise. Thanks so much! Looking forward to our March book on audible!
I picked up the Frozen book at the library yesterday!!
Joining for March and would love to circle back to February’s book!
I just checked out the March book club book on my library’s website! Can’t wait to read about Anna and Elsa’s mom and dad. Thank you!
I am loving the March book! I wouldn’t have picked it otherwise so glad that it was picked for book club! Can’t wait to see what April’s book is!
I loved the Frozen book. I’m not going to make it to the meeting tomorrow. It’s my anniversary, and we are celebrating. I will be there for the April book.
Author
Happy anniversary, Susan!
Reading/Listening along this month 😊
At Barnes and noble purchasing the Cinderella book now for May!
I’ll be reading So This is Love with you this month! I’m so excited – part way through and I really like it.
Reading the May book with you!
I’ll be there for the May book!
I’m planning to join you in reading the Tom Nabbe book!
I’ll be reading the October book with you!