Meet The Team

I’m DaRonn. I am one of the Owner's of The Book Nook. I have been in the book industry since 2017 and have a bachelor’s in business. I got my start selling online and out of the back seat of my car until I was able to live my dream of opening a brick-and-mortar store.

Favorite Quote: “It takes a lifetime of hard work to be an overnight success” - Jas Takhar

Favorite Book(s): The Alchemist & Good To Great

Favorite Movie(s): Spaceballs & Back-to-the Future

What I like to do when not working: Hanging out with my kids, watching movies, eating out.

My name is Virginia! I help customers around the store with my knowledge of literature. I am an avid book lover who will read just about anything I can get my hands on.

Favorite Quote: "That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero" -- Stan Lee

Favorite Books: Frankenstein & On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

Favorite Movies: Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Hidden Figures​

What I like to do when not working: Playing tennis with friends, drawing, and hiking.

Hi I’m Shaee! I am an avid book lover and I love helping customers find items and offer recommendations. I believe that books/the written word hold a lot of power especially in growing times.

Favorite Quote: "Learn from other people's mistakes. Life is too short to make them all yourself". -Sam Levenson

Favorite Book: The Light Between Oceans & Fahrenheit 451

Favorite Movie: Anything Wonder Woman

What I like to do when not working: Relaxing with a good book, exploring new restaurants, or spending time with my family.

I'm a sales associate here and I love to read - so helping you to find a book you can't put down is my goal! I've been a board gamer and puzzler since a young age so let me help you find one you love!

Favorite Quote: "Let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change" - Connor Franta

Favorite Book(s): A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly

Favorite Movie(s): Startdust and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

When I'm not working, I love to garden, lay out with a good book, or play with my dog and two cats. I'm an avid concert goer - metal music is my favorite! I also enjoy traveling and checking out local spots around Omaha!

It’s Brittny here! I am Co-Owner of the Book Nook. My experience with the book industry has been on-n-off these last few years. My true passion is data analytics. So it’s been a dream come true working with the Book Nook.

Favorite Quote: It’s a sports reference but I feel it ties into all aspects of life: “Success isn't given. It's earned. On the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear."

Favorite Book: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Favorite Movie: Bella

What I like to do when not working: Relaxing with a good book, exploring the outdoors with Winston, or in the winter-time a good (video) game.

I'm Morgan, and I've always loved delving into new worlds and meeting new people through books and movies. I believe that storytelling is one of the best things we possess as humans!

Favorite quote: "Have courage and be kind"

Favorite book(s): Circe by Madeline Miller or Pride and Prejudice

Favorite movie(s): Knives Out or Tangled

What I like to do when I'm not working: Hang out with my dogs, play improv games, spend too much time playing The Sims 4.

I have a great passion and love for the written word, and I really enjoy sharing that with others, especially when I get to help them find their next favorite book at our stores!

Favorite Quote: “We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.”

Favorite Book: Making me choose a favorite book is like making a parent choose their favorite child. I'll go with Geektastic as it's one I want a second copy of to keep pristine and preserved on my shelf.

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride. Or Mulan.

When I'm not working I like to write or draw while listening to music or spend my time watching videos on YouTube.

I am a sales associate who wants to help you find a book you will love! I am here to assist you with anything you need. My number one goal is customer satisfaction. I think I was selected for this team to do my best at making the workload a little lighter for everyone, and ensuring customers are happy.

Favorite quote: "Carpe Diem, seize the day boys. Make your life extraordinary."- Robin Willams in dead poets society

Favorite book: Anything by Lucy Score.

Favorite movie: Dead poets society.

When i am not working: I am writing poetry, or reading a book.

My name is Winston and I'm the store greeter. I like meeting new people (though I have my shy moments).

Favorite Quote: “Good Boy”

Favorite Book: Whatever book I happen to fall-asleep on

Favorite Movie: Any movie with dragons

What I like to do when not working: Making people happy and finding food.

Hello! My name is Lara and I am a sales associate for the BookNook. I enjoy helping get the books, movies, games, etc ready for people to find. I am able to see new genres and ideas everyday. It is so nice to learn and help people who love to read.

Favorite Quote: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life"

Favorite Book(s): Jane Eyre as a stand alone book and then Earth''s Children Series by Jean Auel

Favorite Movie: Sleeping Beauty

​I enjoy the outdoors and attending baseball games. I am trying to work on not watching so much TV (I can watch cooking shows forever!) by starting to relearn crochet and cross-stitching.

Hi, my name’s Leah! I’ve loved reading since I was a little kid so it’s a dream come true to be able to work to help people find their passion for books.

Favorite Quote: “You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” - Maya Angelou

Favorite Book: Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Favorite Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

When I am not at work, I love to read and spend time with my cats in my free time. I also like watching and rewatching Gilmore girls, especially during fall.

Interested in joining our team, stop by any of our four locations and ask for an application.