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September 6, 2023

REVIEW: Parenting Advice to Ignore in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / Humor / parenting4 Comments

From the author of the hit Men to Avoid in Art and Life and Friends to Keep in Art and Life comes a collection of all-too-familiar unsolicited advice parents receive on the daily. From in-laws and other parents to complete strangers and even your own kids—when it comes to parenting, ... more >

September 5, 2023

REVIEW: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsbiracial heroine / Contemporary / dysfunctional family / family relationships / Jewish characters / Misogyny / mothers and daughters / murder mystery / racism / strong heroine / strong women3 Comments

Nothing brings an estranged family together like a murder next door. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a ... more >

August 30, 2023

REVIEW: The Husband Criteria (The Lorings Book 3) by Catherine Kullmann

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1810s / family relationships / female friendship / Historical / London / Regency / trad regency4 Comments

How can they discover the private man behind the public façade? London 1817 The primary aim of every young lady embarking on the Spring frenzy that is the Season must be to make a good match. Or must it? And what is a good match? For cousins Cynthia, Chloe and ... more >

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August 26, 2023

Jayne’s Viking, Grandpa, and Dragon reading list

JayneB Reviews / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Reading Lists / Recommended Readschildren's book / Dragon / grandfather / picture books / Viking2 Comments

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Viking Strong by Doug Cenko Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest viking. But can she win if she doesn’t know how to swim? Ingrid has everything a Viking could want—a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she’s always wanted one ... more >

August 23, 2023

REVIEW: The Enemy at Home by Kevin O’Brien

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAmerican historical / family relationships / Historical / Historical fiction / homophobia / LGBTQIA characters / Misogyny / murder mystery / racism / Seattle / Serial-Killer / single motherhood / Thriller/Suspense / World War IINo Comments

1943, Seattle. While raging war reshapes the landscape of Europe, its impact is felt thousands of miles away too. Before the war, Nora Kinney was one of countless housewives and mothers in her comfortable Capitol Hill neighborhood. Now, with her doctor husband stationed in North Africa, Nora feels compelled to ... more >

August 19, 2023

REVIEW: Nell & the Netherbeast by Adi Rule

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscats / family relationships / Fantasy / friendship / Ghost / LGBTQIA characters / middle grade / mystery lite / sistersNo Comments

The Netherbeast, a slinking creature with an overwhelming stench, impossibly charms young Nell. Befriending this shapeshifter propels Nell into an unforgettable summer. A beast, a haunting, a fire, and a basement that should be avoided at all costs are just part of the adventures Nell didn’t ask for. This story ... more >

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