New Jewish Books
War, Memory, and Culture A sweeping exploration of survival, resilience, and the fate of one family amid Europe’s most turbulent century Echoes of Exile reveals the seismic disruptions of twentieth-century European history through the...
Review of The Courtyard by Benjamin Parket, Alexa Morris What do people lose in a war? Ultimately, many lose their lives. However, the list of what else can be lost includes home, safety, security,...
Translator: Sami Hêzil An inventive literary obituary for Kafka, this thriller of love and revenge brings the Cold War to life, from Paris and Istanbul to West Berlin and Tel Aviv. Amid the student...
A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. On August 25,...
The Mistake follows Marcus, born into privilege in Sardis, Asia Minor, where his unwed parents vie for his affection and loyalty. He inherits a dual legacy–combat genius from his Roman centurion father, Julius, and...
The remarkable story of Sol Lurie, a child survivor of six concentration camps during the Holocaust, who continues to be a beacon of hope. After a bucolic childhood in Kovno, Lithuania, Sol was just...
Illustrator: Vesper Stamper In this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone “the greatest” in someone’s...
The great work of today’s generations is nothing short of saving the earth. We know enough, are capable enough. The question is: do we care enough? Will we work hard enough? Do we even...
Life-Tumbled Shards is a medical memoir dealing with illness, grief and loss. It touches on many other subjects: life in Jerusalem, life in the Old City, basic Jewish mourning customs, Jewish observance, the Holocaust...
#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril. January 1942. The Avallon Hotel & Spa has...
