Rin's Bookshelf
“The Bridge Ladies” by Betsy Lerner
It’s almost Mother’s Day and I have the perfect book to share with you this month – Betsy Lerner’s funny and somewhat relatable memoir The Bridge Ladies. The story begins after moving back to her hometown, and how she reconnects…
How to Get Free Jewish Children’s Books
Okay, I know I’m going a little off-script here, but I’m going with it. Typically I spend my time writing about Jewish literature for adults, but I’m branching today because I absolutely love PJ Library. Have you heard of it?…
7 Books You Should Read in 2022
As you know, I love a good read. I’ve been an avid reader since I can remember, always enjoying a good escape. Two years ago, I started a segment on the blog called Rin’s Bookshelf as a way for me…
“Eight Kisses” edited by Mindy Klasky and Lori Ann Bailey
Calling all Bridgerton fans and Hallmark Christmas movie lovers (you know who you are)! It seems that Hanukkah anthologies are all the rage, and this year’s book does not disappoint. This collection of Hanukkah romance novellas is the brainchild of…
“Jewish Denver: 1859-1940” by Jeanne E. Abrams, Ph.D.
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to visit historic homes. I love to see that way that people used to live. Call me weird, but there are hundreds of homes around the country to visit, so…
“Sima’s Undergarments for Women” by Ilana Stanger-Ross
We’re only one week away from Rosh Hashanah. How are we all feeling? I have a lot of prep to do still, but I’m looking forward to sweet treats and family time. Believe it or not, I read this book…
“The Color of Love” by Marra B. Gad
This summer has been the best, most relaxing summer I’ve had since I was a kid. Or maybe it just feels that way because things feel more normal than they have in a long time. Either way, I’m loving it.…
“Florence Adler Swims Forever” by Rachel Beanland
Remember what I was saying about fun summer reads? Yeah, this one is not as fun as it was billed to be. Am I the only one who thinks beach reads should be light? Anyway, for all that, this was…
“Liner Notes” by Emily Franklin
As we get ready for spring, and hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel for travel restrictions and staying home in general, I have been looking more and more for light-hearted summer reads. Liner Notes by Emily Franklin…
“All Other Nights” by Dara Horn
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the Coronavirus Pandemic turned our world upside-down. For me, it started in mid-March, but I know that for many others, it began sooner. It was about one month in that…