Good Grief by Sara Goodman Confino
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...
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Fighter in the Woods by Joshua M. Greene
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...
The Podolian Nights by Nachman of Bratslav
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...
Cheesecake by Mark Kurlansky
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....
Amazing Annie by Stephen Krensky
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...
I’ll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom
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...
The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter by Peter Orner
Jed Rosenthal hasn’t published a book in fourteen years, the mother of his child left him in a “trial separation” that has stretched on indefinitely, and he struggles to navigate the daily sorrows of...
Tree. Table. Book. by Lois Lowry
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most. The latest compelling...
The Last Days of Budapest by Adam LeBor
The Destruction of Europe’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital in World War II Budapest, autumn 1943. After four years of war, Hungary was firmly allied with Nazi Germany. Budapest swirled with intrigue and betrayal, home to...
Sweet Babe! A Jewish Grandma Kvells by Robin Rosenthal
An exuberant and interactive picture book for grandparents and their genius, sweet, precious, SO-CUTE-I-CAN’T-STAND-IT! grandbabies, and a celebration of Yiddish and Jewish joy. For fans of Goodnight Bubbala and Leslie Patricelli. Look at this...
