Hello everyone and early best wishes for a happy Tu B'Shvat. I'm pleased to announce the publication of my newest book, a volume of essays about Jewish history called *Day Trips to Jewish History*.
Some of the essays are the result of my travels throughout Europe to explore lesser known aspects of Jewish history, such as the journey of the * Anusim* (crypto-Jews of Spain and Portugal) as they tried to escape the long arm of the Inquisition. All of the essays were either originally published in *Mishpacha Magazine* or are adaptations of talks I've given throughout Israel - and so the tone is meant to engage the interest of the average Jewish reader (teenage and adults). Here are the details: *Day Trips to Jewish History* By Libi Astaire Publisher: Aster Press *Book Description:* Who was the New World's first Jewish author? Why did some medieval moneychangers cover their hair? Which Jewish woman became queen of a North African people? And what's the truth about the story that claims Hebrew almost became the official language of the United States? Join journalist and historical novelist Libi Astaire for a fascinating journey down some of the less-traveled roads of the past in her latest book, *Day Trips to Jewish History*. *About the Author:* Libi Astaire is also the author of the award-winning Ezra Melamed Mystery Series, a historical mystery series about Regency London’s Jewish community; *Terra Incognita*, a novel about Spanish villagers who discover they are descended from Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Middle Ages; The *Banished Heart*, a novel about Shakespeare’s writing of *The Merchant of Venice*; and several volumes of Chassidic tales. For information about these and future books, visit her website at www.libiastaire.weebly.com. Available as both a trade paperback and an ebook through Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Day-Trips-Jewish-History-ebook/dp/B00B2CNYNA For more information about *Day Trips to Jewish History*, please contact me at libiasta...@gmail.com Thanks and be well, Libi Astaire
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