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July 29, 2025

REVIEW: The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey by Kathleen Kaufman

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsDual Timelines / family relationships / Fantasy / Historical / Magical Realism / Victorian eraComments Off on REVIEW: The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey by Kathleen Kaufman

As spiritualism reaches its fevered pitch at the dawn of the 20th century, a Scottish girl crosses the veil to unlock a powerful connection within an infamous asylum in this thrillingly atmospheric, exquisitely evocative exploration of feminine rage and agency. Leaving behind a quiet life of simple comforts, Nairna Liath ... more >

June 12, 2025

REVIEW: Far and Away by Amy Poeppel

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsBerlin-Germany / Contemporary / family relationships / Fiction / motherhood / Texas / travel / Womens-Fiction6 Comments

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Perfect strangers Lucy and Greta have agreed to a house swap—and boy, are they going to regret it. Lucy’s hometown of Dallas has gone from home sweet home to vicious snake pit in the blink of an eye after her son makes a mistake he can’t undo. And Greta’s beloved ... more >

June 10, 2025

REVIEW: The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclass differences / Dark Fantasy / family relationships / Fantasy / journey / LGBTQIA characters / political intrigue / road trip / The Witch Roads seriesComments Off on REVIEW: The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott

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Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned. When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy ... more >

May 29, 2025

REVIEW: The Phallus in Nature by Augusta Reilly

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsabsurdist / Contemporary / family relationships / Photographer / Utah11 Comments

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Welcome to Moab, Utah. Home to two national parks, nine varieties of scorpions, and over three hundred search and rescue missions a year, Moab is more than just a great place to suffer a death that will become family folklore – it’s the perfect setting for the tragicomedy that is ... more >

May 28, 2025

REVIEW: If You Can’t Stand the Heat… by Mona Shroff

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsBaltimore / Chef / Contemporary / estranged family / family relationships / Harlequin / Indian American / POC / POC author / single motherComments Off on REVIEW: If You Can’t Stand the Heat… by Mona Shroff

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When a cooking competition turns personal A pair of chefs will feel the burn… What’s the recipe for success? For single mom Karina Mistry, it’s the head-chef position she’s chased for years. But her boss has one more hoop for her to jump through. The new head chef will be ... more >

May 7, 2025

REVIEW: Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews1980s / coming-of-age / family relationships / Fiction / found family / mothers and daughters / San-Francisco / self discovery / slice of life6 Comments

… a new novel of found family, growing up, and the best and worst of the 1980s, revolving around San Francisco’s most exclusive department store, I. Magnin. Nineteen-year-old Zippy can hardly believe it: she’s the newest and youngest salesgirl at I. Magnin, “San Francisco’s Finest Department Store.” Every week, she ... more >

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