Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat
André Aciman writes about Irène Némirovsky.
Joan Leegant’s remarkable, Israel-set short story, “Beautiful Souls,” was chosen by Ron Carlson as winner of the 2011 Colorado Review Nelligan Prize. It is extraordinary, as is Leegant’s novel, Wherever You Go, which I finished reading on New Year’s Day. Hope to write more about Leegant’s work soon.
The New York Times reviews the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Emma Lazarus exhibit.
More cultural news from NYC: Next week marks the start of the 21st annual New York Jewish Film Festival.
Looking for some book-club possibilities? Check out the Jewish Book Council’s themed reading lists.
Can you believe that it’s been almost one whole year since my short-story collection, Quiet Americans, was published? To celebrate this anniversary, I’m offering three free copies of my book. There’s no cost to enter this giveaway and the guidelines couldn’t be simpler. Read more here.
Shabbat shalom!