Library Corner

When the Poet Went to War

September 1, 2022

By Robin Jacobson.  On October 6, 1973, air raid sirens shattered the solemn quiet of Yom Kippur afternoon in Israel.   Egypt and Syria had launched a two-front surprise attack. Within …

Remembering the Cold War

July 1, 2022

By Robin Jacobson. As I write this, Ukraine remains under siege. News programs feature a nightly parade of diplomats, retired generals, and political historians speculating about a new global world …

The Sleazy Side of Life

April 26, 2022

By Robin Jacobson.  Here are two unusual – and terrific – crime thrillers to jumpstart your summer. For a comic, warmhearted romp, try The Prison Minyan by Jonathan Stone. Want …

Our Parents’ Choices

April 26, 2022

By Robin Jacobson.  Every day, children benefit or suffer from their parents’ choices. Such is life, and such is the stuff of literature, especially when a parent’s options are radically …

Passover Picks

March 2, 2022

By Robin Jacobson.  When it comes to Passover children’s books, you could cover a Seder table many times over with wonderful choices. Here are five favorites, a mix of new …