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Essay The “Feed Me Bubbe” Book: Behind the Scenes at the Photoshoot Avrom Honig is the co-author, with his bubbe, of Feed Me Bubbe!–originally a hit YouTube series, and now a book. He will be blogging all week… Avrom Honig September 6, 2011
Essay Reading with Soundtracks Posted by Alyssa BerlinObviously, since I work at the Jewish Book Council, you can figure out that I am a huge bibliophile. But what you might not know is… Alyssa Berlin September 2, 2011
Essay Are E‑Books Kosher? Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing, the meaning behind the names of a few of his characters, and a gay Jewish… Wayne Hoffman September 1, 2011
Essay What’s in a Name? On Monday, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing.When it comes to a novel, what’s in a name? There are often dozens of characters in a novel,… Wayne Hoffman August 30, 2011
Essay A Funny Thing Happened — True Story! Wayne Hoffman‘s most recent book, Sweet Like Sugar, is now available. Hoffman is the deputy editor of Nextbook Press and will be blogging for the… Wayne Hoffman August 29, 2011
Essay Maus-iversary Posted by Alyssa BerlinThere are very few books that I have read more than once. Maus: A Survivor’s Tale is one of the few that I have wanted to pick… Alyssa Berlin August 29, 2011