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[Book Review] 365 Days of Gutsy Women by Rosemary Roenfanz
Posted on April 20, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Rosemary Roenfanz The history books are largely silent on the contributions of women. Generations of them who have made incredible contributions while receiving little to no recognition. That is until now. Roenfanz has created a well-researched collection of mini biographies, celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. Many of them largely ignored […]
Books On My Reading List This Week – April 19, 2022
Posted on April 19, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me Chag Pesach Sameach! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful Passover season. It was so nice to be able to gather with friends and loved ones again after two years of virtual seders. And especially nice to see little ones excited to hunt for afikomen and welcome Elijah to join the celebration. […]
Jewish Voices on Autism
Posted on April 18, 2022 Leave a Comment
According to the CDC 1% of the world’s population, or about seventy-five million people has an autism spectrum disorder. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I’ve compiled a list of books featuring Jewish writers and Jewish characters featuring people and characters impacted by autism. This is the fourth installment in my monthly series, celebrating the […]
[Book Review] Ten Years Gone by Jonathan Dunsky
Posted on April 13, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Jonathan Dunsky A survivor of the Shoah, Adam Lapid immigrated to Israel, working as a private detective. Tasked with a seemingly hopeless case, Lapid has a soft spot for a mother seeking her missing son. He finds himself attempting to untangle a web of secrets, lies, and deception that could put him in mortal […]
Books On My Reading List This Week – April 12, 2022
Posted on April 12, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me Well, I am pleased to say I have completed my reading goal for 2022. 75 titles complete in just over three months. Last year, I missed completing 100 books by less than 5 titles. But it looks like I should manage it easily this year. First up on my list this […]
March 2022 Wrap Up
Posted on April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
Welcome to my March Wrap-Up! I am two books away from the finish line on my 2022 reading goal. I’ve had the opportunity to review nine wonderful books this month and have included links to my weekly reading lists as well. You’ll also find my March Short Story and my reading list celebrating Women’s History […]
[Book Review] Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism by David Arnow
Posted on April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
By David Arnow Dr. Arnow’s new release explores various sources of Jewish text and tradition that provide the primary sources for seeking hope in an ever changing world. The book considers nine sources including: Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), the Exodus, HaOlam HaBa (the World to Come), Israel, and Jewish Humor, among others. Dr. Arnow […]
[Book Review] One-Legged Mongoose: Secrets, Legacies, and Coming of Age in 1950s New York by Marc J. Straus
Posted on April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Marc J. Straus Straus’s memoir opens in 1953 when, at the age of 10, his parents decide to take him out of public school and transfer him to Yeshiva, along with his younger brother. After enduring Anti-Semitism in public school, his community, and the Boy Scouts, Straus finds himself in a caring and nurturing […]
Books On My Reading List This Week – April 5, 2022
Posted on April 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
Read Along with Me I am really looking forward to my reading list this week. I am two books away from completing my reading goal for 2022. Which is wild! The first book on my list is a crime thriller, set in 1949 Tel Aviv. The protagonist is a private detective and survivor of the […]
[Book Review] The Flip Side of Love by Ashley Amber
Posted on March 30, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Ashley Amber James Letta is going on tour to promote a new album in the UK. Accompanied by his girlfriend, Spirit, the pair decide to take in the sights between interviews and shows. But something goes awry when Spirit’s magic traps the couple in a loop, reliving the same day. The only way out […]
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