novel

Lihi Lapid's novel ‘On Her Own’

While she is the author of novel, Woman of Valor, which was also published in English to positive reviews, and several other books that came out in Israel, she is also the wife of Yair Lapid

'Orfeo’s Last Act': A plot spanning Renaissance Italy and modern England

The two parts of the story run side by side down the 262 pages of the book, part one on the evenly numbered pages; part two on the odd. 

In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances

Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.

By AMY KLEIN
13/04/2024

'The Partisan's Coat': A mysterious historical novel set in Israel - review

The Partisan’s Coat is Grenimann’s second novel. In a way, it could be called a coming-of-age novel.

By YEHUDIT COLLINS
27/01/2024

'Adam Unrehearsed': A thrilling coming-of-age novel set in Queens

Adam is an almost bar mitzvah boy, and his coming of age is set against the background of antisemitism, the Soviet Jewry movement, and relatable cringe-worthy moments of awkwardness.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
23/12/2023

'To Die in Secret': A compelling novel about a woman coping with tragedy

Some of the relationships, such as that of Nomi and her mother, whom she hasn’t seen in 40 years and is now facing dementia, are laced with regret; others of unfulfilled potential.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
01/12/2023

'Parallel Lines': YA novel portrays Jerusalem's complex reality - review

The title “Parallel Lines” refers to the route of the light rail, which traverses through both Jewish and Palestinian neighborhoods, and to the lives of the three main characters.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
28/07/2023

'Parallel Lines': Learning from writing a fictional novel - opinion

Discussing the divisions and tensions between Jerusalem's distinctly separate "tribes" in a new fictional novel, Parallel Lines.

By RUTH MARKS EGLASH
21/07/2023

New movie ‘Judas’ brings Amos Oz’s ideas to life

One of Oz's more cerebral works has just been adapted into an impressive movie, Judas, by the acclaimed veteran director Dan Wolman, playing in theaters throughout Israel. 

'Parallel Lines': New novel gives young adults a new look at Jerusalem

Coming from the world of journalism, this award-winning writer decided that a novel would be an effective medium for giving readers a compelling glimpse of real-life Jerusalem.

By JORDANA BENAMI
23/06/2023
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