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Amazing Books for Your Reading List – July 19, 2022
Posted on July 19, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me I am very much looking forward to my reading list this week. There are some great books on it this week. The first is a new release from Sherry V. Ostroff, Expulsion. This is a work of historical fiction set during the Spanish Inquisition. Having studied in Spain, while in college, […]
Complete June 2022 Wrap Up from Heidi Slowinski
Posted on July 13, 2022 Leave a Comment
Welcome to my June Wrap-Up! I have already completed my reading goal of 104 titles for 2022. This month, I’ve reviewed seven of the titles I completed. All of them are wonderful books and I hope you’ll check them out. You’ll find all of my reading lists from the month along with my short story, […]
68 Quotes from Jewish Writers to Inspire You
Posted on July 12, 2022 Leave a Comment
If you are a follower of my Bookstagram feed, then you know that I regularly feature inspirational literary quotes in my posts and captions, mostly from Jewish Writers. I’ve compiled a list of sixty-eight of my favorite quotes, all by Jewish writers. Whether you need quotes for your Instagram or just need some inspiration, I […]
[Book Review] A New Veronica Rosenthal Mystery by Sergio Olguin
Posted on June 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Sergio Olguín (author), Miranda France (translator) Sergio Olguin brings us book three of his Veronica Rosenthal Mystery series. Currently available in Spanish, the English translation is currently scheduled for release on September 20, 2022. I was delighted to receive an advanced copy for review. Olguin sets the third installment in this series in Buenos […]
[Book Review] Love, Guns, & God in America by Christian Fennell
Posted on June 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Christian Fennell The third installment in his trilogy, Christian Fennell delivers what feels more like a stand-alone novel in its own right. This coming of age story follows two youngsters seeking to escape their southern, white-nationalist upbringing. But their story will take a horrific, racial turn that will shape their future. While I did […]
[Book Review] An Interesting Twist on the Familiar Story: The Book of V. by Anna Solomon
Posted on June 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Anna Solomon Anna Solomon takes inspiration from the familiar biblical story of Esther for her novel. But rather than focusing on the familiar Jewish heroine, Solomon focuses instead on characters based on the banished Persian Queen Vashti. The story shifts between two time periods, 1970s Washington DC and ancient Persia. Solomon manages to draw […]
Amazing Books for Your Reading List – June 28, 2022
Posted on June 28, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me The heatwave is finally breaking! And not a moment too soon. I was starting to go a bit crazy being cooped up in the house. Although the house is looking better and better as I’m completing painting projects, changing light fixtures. I find those kinds of projects fun. Plus, it’s finally […]
Read a New Update from Author Heidi Slowinski
Posted on June 27, 2022 Leave a Comment
June has been another really exciting month! I’d like to welcome all of my new subscribers. Thank you for your support. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the content that brought you here. To all of you who have shared my posts with your own networks, thank you so much as well. My new Etsy […]
Books with LGBTQIA+ Jewish Voices
Posted on June 21, 2022 2 Comments
Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Pride Month! This month, I’ve compiled a list of 18 books celebrating the LGBTQIA+ members of the Jewish community. Our tribe is a diverse one and every member deserves representation. Of all the articles, I’ve written like this, the LGBTQIA+ has the largest number of books. I encourage […]
Books On My Reading List This Week – June 14, 2022
Posted on June 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me I hope you’re managing to stay cool in this crazy heat wave! My grandfather (may his memory be for a blessing) used to tell me that indoor projects should be saved for the winter, when it was too cold to be outside, in Wisconsin. I’m quickly learning, now living in the […]
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