"Intensely readable and beautifully observed . . . full of wisdom, generosity, humor, and sharp insights."—Elif Batuman, author of Either/Or and The Idiot
NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR HEBREW FICTION IN TRANSLATION/Risa Domb/Porjes Prize for Hebrew-English translation
Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. Ilana is a veteran Hebrew instructor at a Midwestern college who has built her life around her career. When a young Hebrew literature professor joins the faculty, she finds his post-Zionist politics pose a threat to her life's work. Miriam, whose son left Israel to make his…
*A Today Best Upcoming Book* *An ABA Indie Next Pick* *A Spotify “Best Book of the Year So Far”* *An RJ Julia Best Book of 2025 So Far* *A Jewish Book Council Book Club Pick*
“A joy to read.”—Lilith
“Jessica Berger Gross has created one of contemporary fiction's great new families.”—Grant Ginder, author of The People We Hate at the Wedding
When a tight-knit family moves from Brooklyn to Maine, their lives are upended by an event that will alter their new community forever in this “exuberant and big-hearted” (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney) debut for fans of Sandwich, Pineapple Street, and…
I loved the original story, heartfelt characters, and authentic dialogue in this emotionally gripping yet relatable book. I also loved the 90s nostalgia.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow takes us on a dazzling imaginative quest, examining identity, creativity and our need to connect.
This is not a romance, but it is about love.
'I just love this book and I hope you love it too' JOHN GREEN, TikTok
Sam and Sadie meet in a hospital in 1987. Sadie is visiting her sister, Sam is recovering from a car crash. The days and months are long there, but playing together brings joy, escape, fierce competition -- and a special friendship. Then all too soon that time is…
Based on the author's real-life experience of her Jewish-American family hosting an Iraqi refugee family, Just Say Welcome is a picture book for ages 4-9 that shows how simple acts of kindness can bridge cultural differences and build lasting connections. Through shared meals, games, and friendship strangers become friends. The warm story conveys the themes of hospitality, empathy, and community, all with beautifully detailed illustrations.
