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Essay Normal English and the Novel Earlier this week, Michael Wex wrote about the beginning of his literary career. His newest novel, Shlepping the Exile, will be published by St. Martin’s Press next… Michael Wex February 12, 2014
Essay Beginning a Literary Career Michael Wex is the author of Born to Kvetch. His newest novel, Shlepping the Exile, will be published by St. Martin’s Press next week. He will be blogging here all week for… Michael Wex February 10, 2014
Essay On Edith Pearlman Earlier this week, Molly Antopol wrote about Chaim Potok’s The Chosen. Her debut story collection, The UnAmericans, was published this week by W. W. Norton… Molly Antopol February 6, 2014
Essay On Chaim Potok’s The Chosen Molly Antopol is a recent Wallace Stegner Fellow and current Jones Lecturer at Stanford University. She’s a recipient of the 5 Under 35 award from… Molly Antopol February 4, 2014
Essay Every Word Counts Earlier this week, Joshua Max Feldman wrote about why he chose to write a novel based on the Book of Jonah and who would be on his Jewish Mount Rushmore. His debut… Joshua Max Feldman January 31, 2014
Essay Jewish Books Booming in the Heart of Dixie by Dina WeinsteinMemoirs, diaries, and collections tell the Southern Jewish story.It’s an experience that has gained popularity based on the classics of this… Dina Weinstein January 30, 2014
