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August 2, 2023

REVIEW: Valiant Women by Lena S. Andrews

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsfemale pilots / History / Misogyny / non-fiction / nurse / racism / sexism / War / Military / women / World War II2 Comments

A groundbreaking new history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII, illuminating their forgotten yet essential contributions to the Allies’ victory. Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every ... more >

March 14, 2023

REVIEW: Stateless by Elizabeth Wein

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1930s / female pilots / flying / friendship / Historical / Historical fiction / pilot / Young-AdultNo Comments

From the beloved #1 bestselling author of Code Name Verity, this thrilling murder mystery set in 1937 Europe soars with intrigue, glamour, secrets, and betrayal. When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe’s first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the stakes ... more >

April 13, 2022

REVIEW: Easter Promises: An Historical Anthology by Clare Griffin, Nancy Cunningham, Ava January, and Sarah Fiddelaers

JayneB Reviews / B- Reviews / Book Reviews / C Reviews / D Reviews1910s / 1920s / 1940s / actress / Anthology / art thief / Australia / Australian / Doctor / Easter / female pilots / France / Historical / Holiday / Hollywood / nurse / World War I2 Comments

This anthology sounded interesting but despite the title, there was very little faith involved.     Four remarkable women. Four unforgettable stories of hope, courage, faith and love. Australia, 1912 Minnie Wyndam loves her beautiful island home, her fabulous clothes and her childhood friend Eric. But while Minnie is busy ... more >

October 17, 2019

REVIEW: The Spitfire Girl by Fenella Miller

JayneBook Reviews / C+ Reviewsclass differences / England / female pilots / Historical / pilot / War / Military / Womens-Fiction / World War IIComments Off on REVIEW: The Spitfire Girl by Fenella Miller

It’s 1939 and the threat of war hangs over the country… Flying instructor Ellie Simpson has grown up a tomboy. She’s never had an interest in the latest fashions or finding a husband, her only passion is flying her beloved Tiger Moth. But when war is declared, she is no ... more >

August 17, 2018

REVIEW: Sky Girls by Gene Nora Jessen

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1920s / female pilots / Historical / non-fiction / pilot1 Comments

The exhilarating true story of the unsung pioneers who blazed a pathway towards a new era of female aviation! The year is 1929, and on the eve of America’s Great Depression, nineteen gutsy and passionate pilots soared above the glass ceiling in the very first female cross-country air race. Armed ... more >

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