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[Book Review] King Genghis I by Jonathan Yalon
Posted on March 17, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Jonathan Yalon Set in a fictional kingdom, in Eurasia, King Genghis I is a satirical rom-com with a political twist. Turan was born in this kingdom but raised in New York. The kingdom is led by a monarch who is more like a modern-day dictator. Turan is persuaded to return home through an invitation […]
[Book Review] Find Home: In the Footsteps of the Jewish Fusgyers by Jill Culiner
Posted on March 10, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Jill Culiner An 1866 change to the constitution of Romania eliminated the right to citizenship for all non-Christians, leaving Romanian Jews with limited rights. On-going anti-semitism across Europe eventually made it necessary for Jews to immigrate away from Europe. By the early 1900s, a group of Romanian Jews, known by the Yiddish name of […]
35 Book Club Discussion Questions – Get A Free Download
Posted on March 9, 2021 Leave a Comment
Do you belong to a book club? If not, now is a great time to get your friends together for an hour or so to discuss your current reads. Not sure what to talk about? I’ve put together a list of questions, perfect for discussing any fiction book, in order to help you facilitate a […]
[ARC Review] At the End of the World, Turn Left by Zhanna Slor
Posted on March 3, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Zhanna Slor Masha and Anastasia are sisters who immigrated to the United States from the former USSR as children, in the 80s. The two spent their adolescents in the gritty counter-culture neighborhood, Riverwest, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In her early twenties, Masha makes a journey of self-discovery, immigrating to Israel but returns to Milwaukee, at […]
February 2021 Book Review Wrap Up
Posted on February 24, 2021 Leave a Comment
So many books, so little time! I am an avid reader and love to share recommendations with fellow readers. My choice in books tend to vary by my mood but some of my favorites are mystery, suspense, thriller, and humor. Get my reviews direct to your inbox every Wednesday and check back here for monthly […]
[Book Review] Adele and Tom: The Portrait of a Marriage by Chella Courington
Posted on February 24, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Chella Courington Adele and Tom: The Portrait of a Marriage is a work of short fiction, exploring the nuances between two very different writers. Tom is an economist, orderly and exacting. Adele is a creative-type, struggling in her own way. Courington’s lyrical and poetic writing style had be engrosed from the first page. This […]
[Book Review] Because It’s Israel: An Aliyah Odyssey by Arthur Miller
Posted on February 24, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Arthur Miller After thirty-five years of making annual trips to Eretz Israel, Arthur and his wife Ronnie, finally realize their life-long dream of making aliyah. Because It’s Israel is Miller’s first-hand account of their experience of adjusting to life in their new home. From purchasing real estate and a car to banking, to the […]
Books I’m Excited to Read in March
Posted on February 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
Read Along With Me Today, I’m excited to share with you the books I’m looking forward to reading in March. These are the titles that will be appearing in my weekly book review posts throughout the month. What books are on your list this month? I hope you’ll add your suggestions in the comments. Submit […]
[Book Review] River Queens: Saucy boat, stout mates, spotted dog, America by Alexander Watson
Posted on February 17, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Alexander Watson River Queens follows the story of two unlikely boat owners who purchase and restore a wooden yacht. They then embark on a journey, along with their dog, exploring the American heartland, traveling by river from Texas to Ohio. The story details their adventures of life on the river. Watson does a remarkable […]
An Interview with Author Sherwin Gluck
Posted on February 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
I am honored to have author Sherwin Gluck join me this week to provide further insight on his work on his father’s memoir. Glucks father escaped Czechoslovakia with three of his siblings in 1940, making their way to America. Q: Can you describe Private Good Luck in 20 words or less? The remarkable, true story of a […]
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