New Jewish Books
The Maiden and Her Monster is a gorgeous, atmospheric debut fantasy rooted in history, folklore, and sapphic romance―perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Ava Reid, Hannah Whitten, and Naomi Novik. The forest eats the girls...
Reveals how medieval Jews developed religious law through contact with their Muslim neighbors After Revelation offers a dynamic new perspective on medieval Jewish legal thought and its integration in the wider Islamic world. Here,...
A mother’s celebration of the power and wonder of lifelong reading In Children of the Book, Ilana Kurshan reveals how literature weaves an invisible thread through the tapestry of family life. Kurshan, a mother...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling mystery and collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin! This historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as...
A mother- and daughter-in-law. To move on, one of them will have to move out in a hopeful and hilarious novel about widowhood and family friction by the bestselling author of Don’t Forget to...
The True Story of a Jewish Girl who Joined the Partisans in World War II From award-winning author Joshua M. Greene (The Girl Who Fought Back; Signs of Survival) comes this remarkable true story of...
Translators: Jordan Finkin and Robert Adler Peckerar A new translation of the classic tales based on Eastern European folk tradition and rabbinical wisdom, offering inspiration and advice to readers of all faiths for over...
From New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky, a delectable novel following one Manhattan block as an ancient cheesecake recipe-and a conniving landlord-change the Upper West Side forever. West 86th Street knows its desserts....
The Spectacular and Mostly True Adventures of Annie Kopchovsky Illustrator: Adriana Predoi Amazing Annie tells of one woman’s remarkable adventure as she cycled around the world, captivating local audiences along the way with fancifully...
Immigrating alone from Paris to New York after the crucible of World War II, young Gazala becomes friends with two spirited sisters, Anne and Alma. When Gazala’s lost, beloved brother, Samir, joins her in...
