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December 16, 2020

REVIEW: Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift by Dara Goldman

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Christmas / Hanukkah / Holiday / literary adaptation / picture booksNo Comments

Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At holiday time, ... more >

December 16, 2020

REVIEW: Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Hanukkah / Holiday / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / picture books2 Comments

A classic Hanukkah tale, now available in a beautiful anniversary edition. A Caldecott Honor book. On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village, where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives not a single candle is ... more >

December 14, 2020

REVIEW: Beowulf by Bryher

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews#ownvoices / 1940s / English Historical / Historical / LGBTQA / London / reprint / slice of life / World War II4 Comments

In this reprint of a classic of wartime literature by historical novelist Bryher, life in London during the Blitz is depicted with realism, empathy, and humor Eighty years ago, the city of London became the target of a relentless bombing campaign by Nazi Germany during WWII that has come to ... more >

December 9, 2020

Review: Spooky Business (The Spectral Files, #3) by S.E. Harmon

SiriusB Reviews / B Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviewsghosts / LGBTQA / paranormal m/m romance / The Spectral Files series2 Comments

Being insatiably curious is a good way to end up dead. Rain Christiansen, cold case detective and reluctant medium, is very aware of that fact. But when infamous serial killer Thomas Kane wants to meet, there’s no way Rain can say no. He also can’t refuse Kane’s offer—find his missing ... more >

December 5, 2020

REVIEW: Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles by David A. Adler, Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Hanukkah / Holiday / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / picture books16 Comments

Sara sees an old man pick up a bruised apple from the discarded pile next to the local market. She wonders if he’s hungry, as she eats her own breakfast. She wonders if he’s lonely, as she shares Shabbat dinner with Mom and Grandma. As Hanukkah approaches, a season of ... more >

December 5, 2020

REVIEW: A Christmas Cookie Exchange: Holiday Lessons of Self-love and Acceptance by Sheri Wall, illustrated by Ilona Stuijt

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's book / Christmas / Holiday / picture booksNo Comments

Don’t ever judge a cookie by its sprinkles! Teach children that what’s in their hearts is more important than outside appearances. Phil looks like a plain oatmeal cookie, but on the inside, he has a sweet, fruit filling! On the dessert tray, he feels shy and a little bit jealous ... more >

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