April 21, 2021

REVIEW: About That Night (Matzah Ball Surprise Book 2) by Laura Brown

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ Reviews#ownvoices / deaf / deafness / diversity / father and son / Jewish characters / LGBT characters / single mother / unplanned-pregnancy / workplace-romance2 Comments

Izzy Fineberg can take on any challenge—and she’s had some big ones lately. After one fateful night with the hottest Deaf man she’d ever met, Izzy found she was pregnant with his child. And she never caught his name. She’s been doing the single mom thing for nine months now, ... more >

April 17, 2021

REVIEW: What It Means to Be a Nurse by Snarkynurses

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsinspirational / medicine / non-fiction / nurseNo Comments

A lighthearted, inspiring, and timely look at the daily challenges and triumphs nurses face—all while reminding nurses exactly why they continue to work on the frontline. Being a nurse is not an easy task. From the endless hours battling COVID-19 to an often-times stressful work environment to those delightful patients ... more >

April 17, 2021

REVIEW: Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life by Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim

JayneBook Reviews / C+ Reviewschemistry / non-fiction / POC author / scienceNo Comments

A whirlwind romp through everyday science, perfect for fans of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know and Netflix’s Explained. In this quirky and endlessly surprising book, scientist and award-winning YouTuber Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water,) and not-so-everyday things ... more >

April 17, 2021

REVIEW: Dr. Disaster’s Guide to Surviving Everything by John Torres

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsDoctor / emergency preparedness / non-fictionNo Comments

A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness, from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires. An emergency room physician and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Torres, aka “Dr. Disaster,” has spent his career on the front lines, saving lives in all sorts of disasters. He’s seen it all, from late ... more >

April 15, 2021

REVIEW: Always Believe by Aimée

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ ReviewsBold Stroke Books / Contemporary / England / f/f romance / female doctor / former military / LGBTQ romance / LGBTQA / older MCs / religion / teacher heroineNo Comments

Lieutenant-Colonel Greyson Walsden returns to her hometown of Gloucester after a fulfilling career as an Army doctor. She takes a position as a general practitioner while pursuing ordination as an Anglican priest. Overworked and naturally reserved, she doesn’t have time or patience for socializing, let alone for falling in love. ... more >

April 13, 2021

REVIEW: Bad Cat by Nicola O’Byrne

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / children's book / picture books2 Comments

Fluffykins is a perfect cat. He wouldn’t do anything naughty…would he? But what’s this? He’s knocked over the flowers, tangled up all the yarn, bent the blinds, and scratched the sofa…and he won’t apologize. What a bad cat! Whatever will Fluffykins do next? This witty and perfectly paced story by ... more >