Books
Knock knock: How an Israeli's fascination with Arabic became a book - opinion
Not my usual reading material, Min Taq Taq is a 272-page hardcover that includes a comprehensive collection of idioms and expressions in colloquial Arabic, with translations into English.
Netanyahu’s son calls PM's opponents ‘saboteurs’ in book to be distributed by Simon & Schuster
Family secrets and scandal collide in Noa Yedlin's 'House Arrest' - review
Jewish physics: 'The Man Who Broke Reality' spotlights Nazi-defying scientist Niels Bohr - review
AI startup Spines raises $64m., challenging traditional publishing industry
Spines, which develops AI agents that replace the traditional book publishing process and reduce the time it takes to publish a book from 18 months to just a few weeks, reports 400% annual growth.
'My First Tanakh Stories': Bible stories for young kids and their grandparents - review
Warning: At times, it appears that the authors may have forgotten the age of the intended audience when they reference death (three times in the Ruth story) and murder (Yael killing Sisera).
Albert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update
The Stranger is a classic of modern French literature, and adapting it for the screen must have been daunting, but Ozon, an eclectic and often playful and original filmmaker who is up to the task.
Daniel Silva's newest novel 'Ransom' proves to be a superb and timely spy thriller - review
The action in 'Ransom' moves effortlessly across Europe. England, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Denmark, and the Netherlands all feature – even the Luxembourg embassy in London.
English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page
“Some members of our group have lived in Israel for 40 years and they could read the books in Hebrew, yet they love to come to our group. It’s very important to all of us.”
Noam Sheriff’s ‘Akdamot’: My work will survive
Ella Milch-Sheriff describes life with two composers under one roof and what the book leaves unsaid.
Sneak preview: Excerpt from ‘Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard: A Jerusalem Love Story'
"There is still a bloodstain, in the shape of my neighbor, on the stone floor by the stone steps leading up to my teal door and shattered garden."
New book 'Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard' is messy, beautiful, and full of light - review
'Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard: A Jerusalem Love Story' is about love, loss, friendship, motherhood, faith, trauma, survival, and the peculiar magic of ordinary life in Jerusalem.
Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body
There are age-related changes in the body, but many of them can be influenced through proper nutrition, activity, and habits. Dr. Maya Rosman gives some important tips from her new book.
Palestinian history children's book withdrawn from publisher due to editorial disagreements
The book, 'Displacement and the Palestinian American Story,' had been scheduled for publication in September as part of Random House Children’s Books’ 'Race to the Truth' series.