Genre: Fiction / Jewish

Book Review: When Franny Stan..

Posted November 4, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 41 Comments
Book Review:  When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins

When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy.  It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique.  It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family.   Story Recap:  Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]



Book Review: The Matchmaker&#..

Posted September 22, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 47 Comments
Book Review:  The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a dual timeline story that is set in New York City.  It’s about a grandmother and granddaughter and their skills at matchmaking.   1910:  Sara Glikman found out she was a matchmaker when she was ten years old and found a match for her older sister.  She soon […]



Book Review: The Thread Collec..

Posted September 12, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 28 Comments
Book Review: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna J. Edwards; Alyson Richman

The Thread Collectors by Shaunna J. Edwards; Alyson Richman is a historical novel set in the American Civil War time period and follows two very different couples and how they managed during the war.   Stella is the slave mistress of a rich plantation owner in New Orleans, as the daughter of a slave and a […]



Book Review: Mr. Perfect on P..

Posted August 12, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 35 Comments
Book Review:  Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer

Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer is a wonderful story about a lonely matchmaker, who is the CEO of a huge matchmaking service for the Jewish community.  I enjoyed this book very much.   Dara Rabinowitz is the CEO, and creator of J-Mate, a very successful Jewish dating service.  She comes from a long line […]