Books
Q & A: Why The Citizens Of A French Plateau Saved Hundreds During The Holocaust
The windswept plateau of Vivarais-Lignon in south-central France has a history of remarkable acts of sacrifice.
J.D. Salinger’s Books Will Finally Make The Leap To Digital
Salinger is one of the last major American writers to be published digitally.
David Grossman’s ‘A Horse Walks Into A Bar’ To Be A Feature Film
The book won a 2017 Man Booker International Prize for Grossman and his translator, Jessica Cohen.
I Was Hesitant To Write About The Holocaust — Until Toni Morrison Lit The Path
“Who,” Toni Morrison asked me, “gives out the right to tell a story?”
On Writing An Opera With Toni Morrison: ‘She Was The Voice Of The Nation’s Conscience’
“She was very compassionate, very thoughtful. She was very, very strong.”
Toni Morrison Is Dead At 88. Here’s How The World Is Honoring Her.
The Nobel and Pulitzer-winning author Toni Morrison died August 5 at the age of 88.
From Diller To Zuckerberg, Here’s What Jewish Execs Are Reading This Summer
Picks include books on American history, social revolution and the future.
Q & A: On Primo Levi’s Centenary, Reflecting On A Writer Who Was ‘The Perfect Scientist’
“He’s what you imagine the perfect scientist would be: Someone who weighs the evidence, a great observer, not just of people but of situations.”
The Secret Jewish History Of ‘Lord Of The Rings’
On the 65th anniversary of ‘The Fellowship of The Ring,’ remember Tolkien’s affinity for the Jews.
