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iammom
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 Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:50 pm
| Just One wrote: | | I agree with what your saying. Etka Gittel's plots move very slowly |
I think it’s because they’re first serialized and then made into books. Magazine serials are stretched out to cover more weeks.
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Just One
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:51 pm
| SuperWify wrote: | | Chains by Leah Gebber and really anything written by her. |
I forgot about her! She's fantastic too
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Chayalle
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:53 pm
I know it's for kids, but The Exiles of Crocodile Island is one of my favorite Jewish books.
Agree about Sun Inside Rain.
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SuperWify
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:58 pm
| Chayalle wrote: | I know it's for kids, but The Exiles of Crocodile Island is one of my favorite Jewish books.
Agree about Sun Inside Rain. |
My favorite books ever!
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Just One
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:02 pm
I liked Avner Gold's books too though I haven't read them since my teen years so not sure if still appreciate them.
There's another kids historical series I used to love. Can't seem to remember the name. One was called the Lion Tamer. They were also great
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amother
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:05 pm
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Aleph Shin/Ten lost!! Best ever! By Sender Zeyv
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amother
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:13 pm
| amother [ Aubergine ] wrote: | | Freefall by Miriam Zakon |
Freefall is a great book and I loved it but I wouldnt give it to my kids to read it had some inappropriate parts
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amother
Scarlet
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:19 pm
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Who "hugs" a book suggestion?
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amother
Emerald
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:19 pm
| amother [ Scarlet ] wrote: | | Aleph Shin/Ten lost!! Best ever! By Sender Zeyv |
Oh my ... I love reading Jewish books but that is one book I had to force myself to get halfway through and finally gave up ...
Surprised at some of the suggestions here...
A lot of what people have suggested are not light, modern day novels. If you want something like that etka Gittel Schwartz doesn’t write like that.. exiles if crocodile island is not a book written about here and now...
The plot of Many of books people recommend took place eras ago..
Maybe that’s what you had in mind but I don’t want you to be disappointed.
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amother
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:19 pm
Sun Inside Rain-The best book . I read it ten times.
Riva Pomerantz -she wrote a couple of books.
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amother
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:23 pm
| amother [ Red ] wrote: | Sun Inside Rain-The best book . I read it ten times.
Riva Pomerantz -she wrote a couple of books. |
FYI All of riva pomerantz books are about marriage and divorce
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Amelia Bedelia
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:24 pm
| amother [ Emerald ] wrote: | Oh my ... I love reading Jewish books but that is one book I had to force myself to get halfway through and finally gave up ...
Surprised at some of the suggestions here...
A lot of what people have suggested are not light, modern day novels. If you want something like that etka Gittel Schwartz doesn’t write like that.. exiles if crocodile island is not a book written about here and now...
The plot of Many of books people recommend took place eras ago..
Maybe that’s what you had in mind but I don’t want you to be disappointed. |
This! Many of the historical books are heavy. That's why I like Sara Wiederblank so much! Her books are modern day and so relatable, with great character development and I can tell she really "gets" people. IMO they're very well written and light.
Talking about historical books, I remember reading a book about an Egyptian during Galus Mitzrayim who wasn't affected by the makkos and then discovered he was Jewish. Wish I can remember the name. The book was available in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish. I highly recommend it.
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Just One
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:25 pm
| amother [ Emerald ] wrote: | Oh my ... I love reading Jewish books but that is one book I had to force myself to get halfway through and finally gave up ...
Surprised at some of the suggestions here...
A lot of what people have suggested are not light, modern day novels. If you want something like that etka Gittel Schwartz doesn’t write like that.. exiles if crocodile island is not a book written about here and now...
The plot of Many of books people recommend took place eras ago..
Maybe that’s what you had in mind but I don’t want you to be disappointed. |
I think you'll find that many committed readers prefer historical fiction. Getting to visit different places and times in a relatable way is such a treat!
But yes if OP is not a big reader and prefers something light and modern most of these suggestions wouldn't work
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amother
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 2:31 pm
| amother [ Fuchsia ] wrote: | | FYI All of riva pomerantz books are about marriage and divorce |
Which is why it’s so interesting to read!
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imamazing
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 3:33 pm
| Amelia Bedelia wrote: | This! Many of the historical books are heavy. That's why I like Sara Wiederblank so much! Her books are modern day and so relatable, with great character development and I can tell she really "gets" people. IMO they're very well written and light.
Talking about historical books, I remember reading a book about an Egyptian during Galus Mitzrayim who wasn't affected by the makkos and then discovered he was Jewish. Wish I can remember the name. The book was available in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish. I highly recommend it. |
Dual Discovery by zecharia Hoffman
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shanarishona
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:21 pm
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Rachel Pomerantz excellent!!!
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mommy9
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:24 pm
Wildflower
Cactus blossoms
And the rest of rivka pomerantz's books. All light and contemporary. Not to be confused with riva pomerantz
Another vote for exiles of crocodile island and sun inside rain
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mommy9
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:24 pm
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Sorry I meant rachel pomerantz
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amother
Denim
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Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:48 pm
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A book by Henye Meyer. I think it's called American Dream.
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just me!!
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Sat, Feb 22 2020, 7:28 pm
| Just One wrote: | | I would call myself a critical reader too. Hard to find good kosher reading material. I love historical fiction with a human interest twist. But needs to be extremely well written. Sarah Wiederblank just doesn't cut it. Any suggestions? |
M.Kenan
Avner Gold
Marcus Lehman
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