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Booker Prize 2024 shortlist includes three Jewish authors

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Sep

Three Jewish authors, Rachel Kushner, Yael van der Wouden, and Anne Michaels, are shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, marking a notable representation in this prestigious literary award.

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The JC’s guide to the best summer reads of 2024

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Jul

This summer's top Jewish reads include "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Wouden, a poignant story set in postwar rural Dutch village; "Rabbits" by Hugo Rikfind, a gripping coming-of-age novel set in a Scottish boarding school; "The Paris Muse" by Louisa Treger, a fictionalized tale of Dora Maar, Picasso's lover in 1930s Paris; "Theres Nothing Wrong With Her" by Kate Weinberg, a darkly funny narrative of a woman battling illness in London; "Six Lives" by Lavie Tidhar, a diverse novel spanning 150 years in various locations; and "Behind Every Good Man" by Sara Goodman Confino, a Sixties love story with a political twist.

0 Literature Education

Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 6 Jun

The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" by Yael Van Der Wouden, and "Fervor" by Toby Lloyd.

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New Jewish Books to Kvell About

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 22 May

The article highlights several new Jewish books worth celebrating.