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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 13h

Our second sukkot pick, THE GRIFFIN SISTERS’ GREATEST HITS by @jenniferweiner.bsky.social encapsulates so much of what it is to be a woman today. With fun band references. Check out our review!

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2465

A keyboard with a copy of the griffin sisters greatest hits on top of it

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 4d

Sukkot starts tonight and for most yeshiva day schools it’s a looong vacation. So our first sukkot pick is a YA that I would ah e loved as a teen. @andreamax.bsky.social ‘s THE ART OF EXILE

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2456

A city street with a wrought iron fence and in front of it, in a close up, a copy of The Art Of Exile.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 10d

I recommend Sarah Hurwitz’s AS A JEW for everyone, whether you’re Jewish or not. I am so grateful to her for expressing these thoughts more articulately than I can.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2448

Sefarim shank with a hand holding a copy of As A Jew in front of it.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 11d

ON BEING JEWISH NOW features 75 contributors reflecting on their Jewish experience. There are Jews of very different backgrounds and observances and it was eye opening to hear from them. You don’t have the new Jewish to read this.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2440

A background of different shades of blue with a copy of on being Jewish now on top.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 14d

During the Days of Awe BookishlyJewish focuses on books that support personal growth. Liel Leibovitz’s HOW THE TALMUD CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE has many positive lessons for modern life, but also took my Daf Yomi learning to the next level. Check out the review!

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2435

A page of Talmud with the cover of how the Talmud can change your life on top of it.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · 19d

Monday Night starts the Jewish High Holiday Season. Check out our list of books featuring Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2421

A flat lay of the following books surrounded by pomegranates:
D. J. Rosenbaum Becomes the G. O. A. T. By Abby White
Repairing the World by Linda Epstein
The Magical Imperfect by Chris Baron
Late Night Love by Chayla Wolfberg
Food For the Spirit by Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr
Kissing Ezra Holtz and Other Things I did For Science by Brianna Schrum
The Many Mysteries of the Finkel Family by @Sarah Kapit
Soon by You by Dahlia Adler
Mixed-Up Mok cakes by Erica Lyons, Christina Matula and Tracy Subisak
The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman by Mari Lowe
On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
The Last Words We Said by Leah Schier
I Kissed A Girl by Jennet Alexander
How To Find What You’re Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani
Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker
Home for the Challah Days by Jennifer Wilcke

BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out our review of Gayle Forman’s MG novel NOT NOTHING which invites you to be your best self.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2416

A copy of NOT NOTHING nestled amongst white cushions.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Aug 14

Check out our review of Lisa F. Rosenberg’s novel FINE I’M A TERRIBLE Person for some thoughts on how the content differs from the cover and what random passerby thought of the title.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2412

Wood floor, grey wall, a copy of Fine I’m A Terrible Person propped up against them.

BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Aug 12

Ok if you know me, you’re expecting a demon controlling ring but bear with me. A RING FOR A KING by Martha Saif Simpson and illustrated by D. Yael Bernhard is a very cute story about a different ring of King Solomons.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2409

A copy of A Ring For A King on a cement floor with scattered rings all around.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Aug 7

In SUBCULTURE VULTURE author Moshe Kasher details the predominant subcultures of his life. He also narrates the audio book!

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2405

A very psychedelic background in orange, beige, yellow, green with a copy of subculture vulture on top.

BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Aug 5

Rachel Kadish’s historical THE WEIGHT OF INK was recommended during one of our author interviews, and it was a great read! Review on the blog.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2399

Wood floor with a copy of the weight of ink propped up against a brown wall.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jul 24

Seeking authors and book bloggers to participate in our 100 nights of Hanukkah countdown. All we need is the Jewish book you would most like to receive for Hanukkah this year! (Does not have to be a recent release, can be a pre order)

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our first audiobook review! THE TALENTED MRS. MANDELBAUM by Margalit Fox and narrated by Saskia Maarveled describes americas first organized crime boss.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2394

A backdrop of the NYC skyline and a copy of the talented mrs. Mandelbaum on top with a pair of grey headphones around it.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jul 22

Warning that my review of @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social ‘s YA debut D. J. Rosenblum Becomes the G. O. A. T contains some spoilers used to illustrate how this book meets the specific needs of some YA readers.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2391

A row of students with banks facing us on the bottom. Above them is a copy of D. J. Rosenblum Becomes the G. O. A. T.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jul 16

In Amanda Panitch’s MG THE TWO WRONG HALVES OF RUBY TAYLOR our young hero must save her cousin from a dybbuk even though she’s concerned she’s not Jewish enough for the task since one of her parents isn’t Jewish.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2388

Background is half pink half navy blue. In the center is a copy of The Two Wrong Halves Of Ruby Taylor. To the side is a graphic of smoke.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon is like five books in one. Years later it STILL sells in a huge way.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2370

A picture of one of the earlier covers of the amazing adventures of Kavalier and clay.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 10

Funny story - she sent/recommended to me your book! So it did feel right to put them together.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 10

🌈stack!

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 9

I absolutely devoured Avrah C. Baron’s Sapphic Sci Fi FIRST COMES DEATH. Don’t read this one for the science, it’s all about it the banter and romance. Swoon.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2366

A fuzzy purple and blue background with a piece of gold tissue paper on it on which rests a copy of First Comes Death surrounded by a bookmark with the cover image and a sapphic maniacs sticker.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 5

I always save @rmromeroauthor.bsky.social books for long flights and A WARNING ABOUT SWANS did not disappoint. This YA fairy tale novel in verse has a swan girls and non-binary Jewish love interest.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2360

Background is a lake set between two mountains. Superimposed on top is a copy of a warning about swans.

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 1

DON’T FORGET TO BREATHE by Brianna Shrum and Sara Waxelbaum
MY BEST FRIENDS HONEYMOON by @merylwilsner.bsky.social
DIRTBAG QUEEN by Andy Corten
AMELIA IF ONLY by Becky Albertalli

BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 1

D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. by @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social
ALL-NIGHTER by @ceciliavinesse.bsky.social
THE REBEL GIRLS OF ROME by Jordan Taylor
LEAVING THE STATION by Jake Maia Arlow
TRY YOUR WORST by Chatham Greenfield
SOURCES OF PRIDE by @abbystein.bsky.social

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 1

THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER by @maddiesmartinez.bsky.social
THE LURE OF THEIR GRAVES by @laurasamorim.bsky.social
A WORLD WORTH SAVING by Kyle Lukoff
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS by Shoshana Von Blankensee
THE ELYSIUM HEIST by @ymresnik.bsky.social

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 1

HAPPY PRIDE! We're celebrating with a full line up of reviews, but first we want to highlight some 2025 releases that have Queer Jewish rep. There are so many, we couldn't fit them all in one graphic so check out the list.

Which ones will you be reading?

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THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER by @maddiesmartinez
THE LURE OF THEIR GRAVES by @laurarsamotin
A WORLD WORTH SAVING by @kylelukoffwrites
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS by @shoshanavb
THE ELYSIUM HEIST by @ymresnik
D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. by @abbywhitewrites
ALL-NIGHTER by @CeciliaVinesse
THE REBEL GIRLS OF ROME by @jordynhtaylor
LEAVING THE STATION by Jake Maia Arlow
TRY YOUR WORST by @chatgreenfield
SOURCES OF PRIDE by @abbychavastein
DON’T FORGET TO WRITE by @bchrumby and @woodsandwaxelbaum
MY BEST FRIENDS HONEYMOON by @merylwilsner
DIRTBAG QUEEN by @misterandycorren
AMELIA IF ONLY by @beckyalbertalli

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BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jun 1

The last night! MY NAME IS BARBRA by the one and onto Barbra Streisand.

https://amzn.to/3SQJiE4

Tree leaf and tablet border with a copy of MY NAME IS BARBRA in the middle for night 49 sovereignty within sovereignty