Library Corner

Martinis and Memories in a California Garden

June 6, 2023

By Robin Jacobson. Early in 2020, Julian Künstler receives an unexpected phone call from his 93-year-old grandmother, Salomea (“Mamie”) Künstler. Mamie invites Julian to stay with her in California for a few weeks while …

New Life from Ancient Seeds

June 6, 2023

By Robin Jacobson. “The righteous bloom like a date-palm . . .”  Psalm 92:13 Among the glories of ancient Israel were its flourishing Judean date palm trees, celebrated for their …

A Mysterious Murder in British Palestine

April 24, 2023

By Robin Jacobson. The Times of Israel calls it “the great whodunnit of Zionist lore.” In 1933, Chaim Arlosoroff was murdered in Tel Aviv. Only 34 years old, Arlosoroff was …

A Weird & Whimsical Inheritance from Ukraine

February 28, 2023

By Robin Jacobson.  Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott is a rollicking adventure story of magical realism, a spellbinding blend of old and new folklore. Comical yet profound, the novel explores serious …

Families, Love, and Renewal in New Fiction

February 1, 2023

By Robin Jacobson.  During an unwelcome visit from Covid-19, I dosed myself with soup, lemon drops (good for masking that metallic Paxlovid taste), and three novels: The Cost of Living …