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Nonfiction The Blessing and the Curse: The Jewish People and Their Books in the Twentieth Century Adam Kirsch
Essay Discovering the Pinch: Part II; or, Animating a Literary Golem Earlier this week, Steve Stern offered his recollections of the Memphis community in which he grew up and the Jewish mythical lore occupying it. His most recent… Steve Stern July 29, 2015
Interview Interview: Matthue Roth by Elie LichtscheinElie Lichtenstein recently spoke with Matthue Roth about his newest book, The Gobblings.Elie Lichtschein: You’ve written both novels and picture books.… Elie Lichtschein April 15, 2015
Interview Interview: Howard Schwartz by Grace StansberyHoward Schwartz, three time winner of a National Jewish Book Award, has recently published his fifth volume of poetry, The Library of Dreams.“There… Grace Stansbery March 4, 2014
Recommended Reading Eight Nights of Stories; Three Nights of Kafka We’re leaving you with three nights’ worth of reading in one book for the weekend, but don’t worry: Eight Nights of Stories continues next week!What’s this all about? Read… JBC Staff November 8, 2013