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Some Good Books I've Been Reading
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The Inn at Lake DevineThe Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01
A great novel by a contemporary Jane Austen
The Gefilte Variations: 200 Inspired Re-creations of Classics from the Jewish Kitchen, with Menus, Stories, and Traditions for the Holidays and Year-RoundThe Gefilte Variations: 200 Inspired Re-creations of Classics from the Jewish Kitchen, with Menus, Stories, and Traditions for the Holidays and Year-Round by Jayne Cohen
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Fascinating contemporary variations on traditional recipes - for instance artichoke matzah brie, and scallion latkes.
Under the Frog: A NovelUnder the Frog: A Novel by Tibor Fischer
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A truly funny novel of life in Eastern Europe.
In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbily Pig)In Wibbly's Garden (Wibbily Pig) by Mick Inkpen
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Fun children's literature.
The Way into Jewish PrayerThe Way into Jewish Prayer by Lawrence A. Hoffman
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A really interesting book on a key subject.
Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins Of The InternetWhere Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins Of The Internet by Katie Hafner
Buy new: $11.70 / Used from: $0.68
A great introduction to the not-so-long ago history of the Internet.
The Archivist: A NovelThe Archivist: A Novel by Martha Cooley
Buy new: $12.59 / Used from: $0.01
A fascinating look at the relationship between an archivist, and his manic-depressive poet wife.
Hirohito And The Making Of Modern JapanHirohito And The Making Of Modern Japan by Herbert P. Bix
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $1.97
This book makes a persuasive case for the war guilt of the emperor, and was a key force in shaping how I thought at Hiroshima.
Moghul Buffet (Soho Crime)Moghul Buffet (Soho Crime) by Cheryl Benard
Buy new: $11.70 / Used from: $0.08
A mystery about Pakistani society, feminism, and afghan refugees? This unlikely combination succeeds quite well.