Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

Tuesday, 2pm-3pm PST

Prerequisite Note: Due to the virtual setting of this class, you must have computer capability, including internet access, in order to participate. A camera is also optimal but not required.

Learn all about the new and award winning Jewish fiction titles that you should have on your to-read list right now.

Synagogue librarian and book club facilitator Rachel Kamin will cover literary fiction and genre fiction, buzz-worthy names in Jewish literature and the lesser gems that you may have missed, the best books for discussion groups, and notable forthcoming titles.

Bring your thoughts and opinions about the books you've read recently for a lively audience discussion, too!

Rachel Kamin has been a synagogue librarian for over 20 years and is currently the Director of the Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, Illinois.  She serves on the Association of Jewish Libraries New Jewish Fiction Award Committee and contributes articles and book reviews to BookLinks, School Library Journal, Jewish Book World, Judaica Librarianship, Library Journal, and AJL Reviews. She facilitates book discussions for five Chicago area synagogues as well as for other organizations and private groups.  Rachel holds a BA in history from Grinnell College and a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Michigan.