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SPINE TINGLES BOOK CLUB CALENDAR
Spine Tingles with retired Librarian Ellen Cole
Discuss the latest books with our award-winning librarian
Tue, Feb 04, 2025 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
HOW MANY CONTINENTS ARE HOME? A dazzling Sephardic saga moves from Istanbul to Barcelona to Havana to New York, exploring exile, cheering endurance, celebrating women and proving family is home. All are welcome. RSVP to Ellen. If you cannot attend in person, we have a Zoom link.
Check out the 2024 Sydney Taylor and Jewish Book Council winners for the best Children, Teen, and Young Adult Jewish books here.
Tue, Jan 09, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tue, Feb 06, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB’S: THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE BY JAMES McBRIDE
WHO IS THE BODY IN THE WELL? IS IT GOOD FOR THE JEWS? Jews and Blacks share a close knit community. They shield each other when a skeleton is found in a well. The discovery jump starts a colorful, gripping, humorous history when everyone banded together to keep a big secret. Come share your thoughts about this compassionate novel, its unforgettable characters and cultural truths about living on the margins. All are welcome.Tue, Apr 02, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB’S : FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE: BY TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER
WHERE IS THE MISSING WIFE? A mixture of mystery and introspection surrounds a New York Jewish family. Intrigued readers weigh details of insider and outsider explanations as they wonder who is telling the truth. A tense plot mixes with empathetic psychology. Come share your thoughts. All are welcome in person or on Zoom.Tue, Nov 12, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB’S : THE PRISON MINYAN BY JONATHAN STONE
WHO GETS SENT TO THE JEWISH JAIL? A NYT article inspires a hoot of a read. Strong Jewish ethics and smart Jewish criminals provide a balm from the recent election fears while providing many laughs. All are welcome. RSVP to Ellen. If you cannot attend in person, we have a Zoom link.Tue, Dec 03, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue, Jan 07, 2025 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What's a girl to do? Three women – Israeli immigrant women – face life crisis in the US in three gripping, moving novellas. Come share your thoughts! All are welcome. RSVP to Ellen. If you cannot attend in person, we have a Zoom link.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
HOW MANY CONTINENTS ARE HOME? A dazzling Sephardic saga moves from Istanbul to Barcelona to Havana to New York, exploring exile, cheering endurance, celebrating women and proving family is home. All are welcome. RSVP to Ellen. If you cannot attend in person, we have a Zoom link.