I would recommend the following: Florence Adler Learns to Swim by Rachel Beanland The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson The Hours Count by Jillian Cantor The Last Watchman of Old Cairo by Michael David Lukas On Division by Goldie Goldbloom The Third Daughter by Talia Carner The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman Windy City Blues by Renee Rosen
These were all well received by my book groups and I think they are especially accessible reads and would appeal to a wide audience. Many of these authors would likely be willing to “zoom” with your group for a short Q&A after your discussion which really adds to the meeting and generates larger participation (in my experience). I also recommend that you choose a book that is easily available from your public library system and is available as an eBook and audio-book. Large print is super helpful too. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or [email protected]<blocked::mailto:[email protected]> CURRENTLY READING: City of a Thousand Gates by Rebecca Sacks CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys From: Hasafran [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marcia Goldstein via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 5:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ha-Safran] To be posted, please Could the following be distributed via Hasafran? Many thanks! Marcia Goldstein Library Coordinator Maurer Jewish Community Library Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 317-509-6783 I am working with a local Jewish assisted living & nursing home facility to develop a book club for residents (and possibly their families). We'd like to start with a light, easy to read book with Jewish content but one that will be accessible to non-Jewish residents also. I love suggestions of books that would meet that criteria.
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