I have had a busy few days, as I am sure most of you have had. Within the time constraints of the days, I did manage to finish a book or two or three. Reviews will be forthcoming.
The nights are turning cooler, and autumn tones are becoming more pronounced. Everywhere I turn, I see farmers gathering their crops, harvest time has begun. I love driving by and seeing the huge bales of hay sitting in the fields of farmland. There is something soothing and serene about them.
Here are some recent book purchases I have made:
In America, by Susan Sontag
The Complete Stories, by Bernard Malamud
The Fixer, by Bernard Malamud
Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity, by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
Below is a list of the books I reviewed in September.
1. The Jewish Body, by Melvin Konner
2. The Polski Affair, by Leon H. Gilden
3. The Puzzle King, by Betsy Carter
4. The Jewish Husband, by Lia Levi
5. The Bridge to Forgiveness, by Karyn D. Kedar
6. If You Awaken Love, by Emuna Elon
7. Day After Night, by Anita Diamant
8. To Heal a Fractured World, by Sir Jonathan Sacks
9. The Illustrated Atlas of Jewish Civilization, by Josephine Baker, Martin Gilbert
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Monday October 5, 2009 – 17th of Tishrei, 5770
I have that Susa Sontag book (amongst many others). Its wonderful.
By: rachel on October 5, 2009
at 2:46 am
Rachel: I’m glad you think the book is wonderful. It looked that way to me from the cover.
By: jewwishes on October 5, 2009
at 9:53 am
The Spinoza book looked especially interesting (Rebecca Goldstein used to live in this area, in New Jersey). As I sometimes do on Amazon, I read the negative reviews first. Look forward to hearing what you have to say! Maybe I’ll actually read the book at some point.
Moadim L’Simcha! Enjoy the rest of the holidays.
By: Leora on October 5, 2009
at 5:27 am
Leora: I thought the book looked interesting, and have been eyeing it for a while.
The same to you and your family!
By: jewwishes on October 5, 2009
at 9:54 am
Great list(s) and pics!
By: ilanadavita on October 5, 2009
at 9:03 am
Thanks, Ilana.
By: jewwishes on October 5, 2009
at 9:54 am
okay, you’re AMAZING. i thought i read a lot. wow.
i’m doing book reviews all week over at my blog (starting tomorrow they’ll go up) playing catchup with all the books i was supposed to read and review!!!
By: phyllis on October 5, 2009
at 11:57 am