A List for Younger Readers
Reading is important for all ages. Here’s a sampling of books for the young reader in your life. Can You Dance Like John? Jeff Kurrus Photographs … Continue reading A List for Younger Readers
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News and Reviews
Books When History is Personal Mimi Schwartz Praise from Kirkus: “Expressive, intimate snapshots of one woman’s life set atop the backdrop of global history.” American Colossus Allen M. Hornblum Review in the Telegraph: “…[an] excellent new biography . … Continue reading News and Reviews
News and Reviews
Awards Black Jesus and Other Superheroes Venita Blackburn Finalist for the PEN/ Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction Books Intersectionality Anna Carastathis Review in Critical Philosophy of RaceCritical Philosophy of Race: “…offers a route outside the current impasse, expertly tracing the … Continue reading News and Reviews
Congratulations to Mordecai Paldiel!
This week, the Jewish Book Council announced the winners and finalists of the 2017 National Jewish Book Awards, now in its sixty-seventh year. The National Jewish Book Awards is the longest-running awards program of its kind and were established by the … Continue reading Congratulations to Mordecai Paldiel!
The JPS Rashi Torah Discussion Commentary: An Interview with Steven & Sarah Levy
The following interview was first published in the Jewish Publication Society’s newsletter and can also be found on JPS’s website. Steven Levy is an attorney and director of a real estate investment fund. Sarah Levy is a licensed neuropsychologist who lectures and works with children … Continue reading The JPS Rashi Torah Discussion Commentary: An Interview with Steven & Sarah Levy
News and Reviews
Awards Black Jesus and Other Super Heroes Venita Blackburn Longlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction The Modoc War Robert A. McNally Finalist in the NCIBA Book Awards Ila Borders Ila Borders is nominated for … Continue reading News and Reviews
News and Reviews
Books Glenn Miller Declassified Dennis M. Spragg Features in Mirror and Daily Mail. Defying Expectations Simon and Susan Veness Feature in MLS Soccer: “The book chronicles travails of the Orlando owner, from his rise to riches from a working-class upbringing in Stoke-on-Trent, his losing battle … Continue reading News and Reviews
JPS Bible Sale
For the holiday season, we’re offering a selection of Bibles, Bible commentaries, and other great books from the Jewish Publication Society for thirty percent off! Browse through the list below and find your next gift book. The full list of books … Continue reading JPS Bible Sale
News and Reviews
Books The Black Bruins James M. Johnson Starred review from Kirkus: “Johnson engagingly captures the lives, struggles, and triumphs of five men whose greatness transcended American sports.” Black Jesus and Other Superheroes Venita Blackburn Highlighted in Ms. blog: “Blackburn’s remarkably short … Continue reading News and Reviews
News and Reviews
BOOKS Present at the Creation Upton Bell, with Ron Borges Shout-out from Peter King in Sports Illustrated: “Present at the Creation is on my night table, and should be on yours if you’re a football history buff.” The Other Exchange … Continue reading News and Reviews
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