June 19, 2020

What Janine is Reading and Listening to: This and That

JanineA- Reviews / B+ Reviews / B- Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ Reviews / DNF Reviews / Reading Listsaudiobook / children's book / classic / historical romance / Reading lists2 Comments

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, narrated by Rosamund Pike I listened to this audiobook a long while ago so I’ve probably forgotten some things. A lot of you already know this, but Sense and Sensibility tells the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two teenaged sisters who navigate romantic ... more >

June 18, 2020

REVIEW: 40-Love by Olivia Dade

KaetrinB Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / fat MC / holiday romance / tennis4 Comments

Dear Olivia Dade, First off, what a gorgeous cover! It’s pretty, fun and flirty and represents the main characters very well. Tess Dunn, who is about to turn 40, is the assistant principal at Marysburg High School and is on vacation with her BFF Belle, a fellow teacher (who now ... more >

June 17, 2020

REVIEW: Alya and the Three Cats by Amina Hachimi Alaoui, illustrations by Maya Fidawi

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsbaby / cats / children's fiction / childrens-books / picture books3 Comments

The arrival of a new baby seen by three adorable cats Maryam and Sami have three cats: Pasha the black angora cat—proud as a pasha really!—Minouche the grey tabby cat found in the street and Amir the playful Siamese. One day Maryam’s belly starts to get bigger and something starts ... more >

June 17, 2020

REVIEW: I Am Enough by Grace Byers

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsAfrican American / childrens-books / diversity / multiculturalism / picture books1 Comments

Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo A New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. This ... more >

June 17, 2020

REVIEW: Little Book of Kindness by Francesco Pirrone

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's fiction / childrens-books / picture books / pigNo Comments

It’s easy to be kind. Offer a smile. Say thank you. Lend a helping hand. You’ll see that when you are kind, others are kind too. A little book about kindness and friendship. For people of all ages. Review When I saw this cover I realized it’s impossible to resist ... more >

June 17, 2020

REVIEW: Joy by Yasmeen Ismail

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscats / children's fiction / childrens-books / mothers / picture books2 Comments

Oh, boy! Oh, boy! A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again? A bouncy kitten loves to play. She scampers from the bed where her mother sleeps. She wriggles and races all through the ... more >