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In our review of Jacqueline Friedland’s dual timeline novel Counting Bacjwards we talk about unlikable vs likable characters.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
In our review of Jacqueline Friedland’s dual timeline novel Counting Bacjwards we talk about unlikable vs likable characters.
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Posting a little early for Shabbat.
As America celebrates 250, we have a selection of books to remind everyone that the American Jewish experience isn’t just one thing and there’s a lot of history there you might not know about.
As America celebrates 250, we have a selection of books to remind everyone that the American Jewish experience isn’t just one thing and there’s a lot of history there you might not know about.
July 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Posting a little early for Shabbat.
As America celebrates 250, we have a selection of books to remind everyone that the American Jewish experience isn’t just one thing and there’s a lot of history there you might not know about.
As America celebrates 250, we have a selection of books to remind everyone that the American Jewish experience isn’t just one thing and there’s a lot of history there you might not know about.
JEWS VS ROME by Barry Strauss is an accessible read that taught me a lot. Check out the review, and consider it as part of your summer fast days reading!
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June 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
JEWS VS ROME by Barry Strauss is an accessible read that taught me a lot. Check out the review, and consider it as part of your summer fast days reading!
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3300
For everyone that has ever wanted a pet, there is Joanne Levy’s middle grade book BIRDBRAIN, that reminds us sometimes the pet we get is the one we truly need.
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June 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM
For everyone that has ever wanted a pet, there is Joanne Levy’s middle grade book BIRDBRAIN, that reminds us sometimes the pet we get is the one we truly need.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3293
Today we are reviewing one of Jane Yolen’s many books TOO MANY GOLEMS illustrated by Maya Shleifer. come for the golems stay for the life lessons.
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June 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Today we are reviewing one of Jane Yolen’s many books TOO MANY GOLEMS illustrated by Maya Shleifer. come for the golems stay for the life lessons.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3287
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Jane Yolen. She wrote so many wonderful books but these were the ones that most impacted me. May her memory be for a blessing.
June 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Jane Yolen. She wrote so many wonderful books but these were the ones that most impacted me. May her memory be for a blessing.
Jean Strouse’s FAMILY ROMANCE explores John Singer Sargent relationship with some of his more famous Jewish subjects - the Wertheimer family, and the role of Jews in the art trade.
I read it in audiobook and now I want to go see the paintings!
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I read it in audiobook and now I want to go see the paintings!
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June 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Jean Strouse’s FAMILY ROMANCE explores John Singer Sargent relationship with some of his more famous Jewish subjects - the Wertheimer family, and the role of Jews in the art trade.
I read it in audiobook and now I want to go see the paintings!
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I read it in audiobook and now I want to go see the paintings!
bookishlyjewish.com?p=3283
Welcome to the BookishlyJewish summer reading challenge! Complete a row before September and win either the bookmark or the sticker. Complete a full board and win BOTH
US addresses only for physical prizes but our international contestants can still get a digital file to print out the bookmark.
US addresses only for physical prizes but our international contestants can still get a digital file to print out the bookmark.
June 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Welcome to the BookishlyJewish summer reading challenge! Complete a row before September and win either the bookmark or the sticker. Complete a full board and win BOTH
US addresses only for physical prizes but our international contestants can still get a digital file to print out the bookmark.
US addresses only for physical prizes but our international contestants can still get a digital file to print out the bookmark.
Middle grade Gottika by Helaine Becker is a bit of a genre blender with a golem and a coming of age story. Review on the blog.
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June 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Middle grade Gottika by Helaine Becker is a bit of a genre blender with a golem and a coming of age story. Review on the blog.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3279
You thought with all the anniversary hoopla I forgot it was the first day or Pride didn’t you? I did not forget! Happy Pride everyone! But also, when trying to make a book rainbow, I discovered a lot of my Jewish queer books have either pink or black spines. I’m not mad about it.
June 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
You thought with all the anniversary hoopla I forgot it was the first day or Pride didn’t you? I did not forget! Happy Pride everyone! But also, when trying to make a book rainbow, I discovered a lot of my Jewish queer books have either pink or black spines. I’m not mad about it.
It’s our five year anniversary! We’ve got lots of stuff planned for June, including our summer reading challenge, but today we reveal our new logo!
And feel free to AMA in the comments. Including book recs.
And feel free to AMA in the comments. Including book recs.
June 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
It’s our five year anniversary! We’ve got lots of stuff planned for June, including our summer reading challenge, but today we reveal our new logo!
And feel free to AMA in the comments. Including book recs.
And feel free to AMA in the comments. Including book recs.
We may not be having the best Memorial Day weather, but it’s still the official start of summer here so we’re sharing some of our anticipated summer reads.
What’s on your summer TBR?
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Titles in alt text.
What’s on your summer TBR?
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Titles in alt text.
May 25, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We may not be having the best Memorial Day weather, but it’s still the official start of summer here so we’re sharing some of our anticipated summer reads.
What’s on your summer TBR?
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Titles in alt text.
What’s on your summer TBR?
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Titles in alt text.
In honor of Shavuot we asked our readers for book recommendations about Jewish thought and traditions that we don’t often cover. Seeking to expand our offerings across Judaism. Check out what they chose. Titles in the alt text.
What are you reading for Shavuot?
What are you reading for Shavuot?
May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In honor of Shavuot we asked our readers for book recommendations about Jewish thought and traditions that we don’t often cover. Seeking to expand our offerings across Judaism. Check out what they chose. Titles in the alt text.
What are you reading for Shavuot?
What are you reading for Shavuot?
The holiday of Shavuot, when Jews celebrate receiving the Torah, begins Thursday night. To celebrate here is a shelfie featuring Jewish thought and Torah scholarship from a wide variety of streams of Judaism. We’re not a monolith. Get to know us. And maybe buy a Jewish book (fiction counts too)!
May 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The holiday of Shavuot, when Jews celebrate receiving the Torah, begins Thursday night. To celebrate here is a shelfie featuring Jewish thought and Torah scholarship from a wide variety of streams of Judaism. We’re not a monolith. Get to know us. And maybe buy a Jewish book (fiction counts too)!
Another review form @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ! Flora Cassen’s Stained Glass gives a history of European antisemitism and current repercussions.
May 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Another review form @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ! Flora Cassen’s Stained Glass gives a history of European antisemitism and current repercussions.
May 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In honor of release day tomorrow, we’re reviewing Dahlia Adler’s Soon By You. This one is Steamy, but also modern orthodox. Check out the review for how that works.
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May 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
In honor of release day tomorrow, we’re reviewing Dahlia Adler’s Soon By You. This one is Steamy, but also modern orthodox. Check out the review for how that works.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3246
This Mother’s Day we’ve got a flat lay to remind everyone that the mother child relationship can take on many forms. From totally in sync to grieving to toxic. Wherever you’re at, we see you, and we have a book for you.
May 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
This Mother’s Day we’ve got a flat lay to remind everyone that the mother child relationship can take on many forms. From totally in sync to grieving to toxic. Wherever you’re at, we see you, and we have a book for you.
Another fantastic guest review from @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ! THE ELYSIUM HEIST features an agunah story wrapped in a sci fi heist romance.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3242
May 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Another fantastic guest review from @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ! THE ELYSIUM HEIST features an agunah story wrapped in a sci fi heist romance.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3242
May 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Today we are reviewing one of our top picks for 2026. HOMEBOUND is a masterful debut from @portiaelan.bsky.social combining sci fi, lit fic, queer fiction , interactive gaming, and hist fic into something entirely new and gorgeous.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3237
May 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Today we are reviewing one of our top picks for 2026. HOMEBOUND is a masterful debut from @portiaelan.bsky.social combining sci fi, lit fic, queer fiction , interactive gaming, and hist fic into something entirely new and gorgeous.
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3237
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month. Behold our red, white, and blue stack of books about Jews living in America, written by Jews that have/are living in America.
Side note - we love books as visual art! Do you have a favorite Jewish book cover to help us celebrate?
Side note - we love books as visual art! Do you have a favorite Jewish book cover to help us celebrate?
May 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month. Behold our red, white, and blue stack of books about Jews living in America, written by Jews that have/are living in America.
Side note - we love books as visual art! Do you have a favorite Jewish book cover to help us celebrate?
Side note - we love books as visual art! Do you have a favorite Jewish book cover to help us celebrate?
Sometimes all you need to be is yourself. Check out our review of Rebecca Bendheim’s debut MG featuring musical theater, complicated friendships, and first crushes - “When You’re Brave Enough”
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April 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Sometimes all you need to be is yourself. Check out our review of Rebecca Bendheim’s debut MG featuring musical theater, complicated friendships, and first crushes - “When You’re Brave Enough”
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bookishlyjewish.com?p=3230
April 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A release day review for All Afternoon by @skleinmanwrites.bsky.social a quick hist fic read that sparks a lot of thought about the role of women in Jewish society.
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April 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM
A release day review for All Afternoon by @skleinmanwrites.bsky.social a quick hist fic read that sparks a lot of thought about the role of women in Jewish society.
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