Israeli American novelist Ruby Namdar discusses the novelistic plight of American Jewry and Israeli Jewry in the aftermath of October 7.

In episode 138 of People of the Book, Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar discusses his novel "The Ruined House," exploring themes of madness through the character of Andrew P. Cohen in New York City.

Ruby Namdar's novel "The Ruined House" won the Sapir Prize in 2014, the first time awarded to a non-Israeli resident.

The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered deserving of the honor.