One of the most powerful book influencers is transforming the publishing world on women’s terms.

From a book shop that sells pickles to a store focused on romance reads, these are some of the best Jewish indie bookstores.

Author Gabrielle Zevin’s novel deftly examines how friends compete with each other, hurt each other, withdraw from each other and, ultimately, provide tender loving care for each other.

Fans of Zimler’s exceptional gift for multigenerational storytelling will find this work among his best.

Yishai Sarid’s sixth novel is a nuanced and darkly humorous investigation of the IDF and compulsory military service.

Barbra Krasner’s latest YA book tells the story of Ethel Rosenberg, a Jewish woman who was falsely accused of espionage and sentenced to death in 1953.

Two picture book biographies tell the stories of the feminist innovators behind Lane Byrant and American Doll.

From “reimagined” Bible stories to picture book biographies of resilient Jewish women, these are the very best kids books of 2022.