Novel

Albert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update

The Stranger is a classic of modern French literature, and adapting it for the screen must have been daunting, but Ozon, an eclectic and often playful and original filmmaker who is up to the task.

Benjamin Voisin stars as Meursault, who wrestles with questions of how to act in a godless universe where everything is absurd and meaningless.
10 DOWNING STREET, the residence of Britian’s prime ministers, is the site of an ingenious Russian drone attack in the plot of ‘Ransom.’

Daniel Silva's newest novel 'Ransom' proves to be a superb and timely spy thriller - review

CITY OF CONTRASTS: Sarah Tuttle-Singer walks the Old City streets next to an Arab Muslim woman.

New book 'Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard' is messy, beautiful, and full of light - review

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Irish author Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned Palestine Action


In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances

Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.

 A rally in support of Israel that took place in November in Washington. Israel should inspire American Jews to focus less on what they have been doing - defense - and shift to what they have not been doing - attack, says the writer.

'The Partisan's Coat': A mysterious historical novel set in Israel - review

The Partisan’s Coat is Grenimann’s second novel. In a way, it could be called a coming-of-age novel.

 Rabbi Yehiel Grenimann

'Adam Unrehearsed': A thrilling coming-of-age novel set in Queens - review

Adam is an almost bar mitzvah boy, and his coming of age is set against the background of antisemitism, the Soviet Jewry movement, and relatable cringe-worthy moments of awkwardness.

Flushing, Queens.

'To Die in Secret': A compelling novel about a woman coping with tragedy - review

Some of the relationships, such as that of Nomi and her mother, whom she hasn’t seen in 40 years and is now facing dementia, are laced with regret; others of unfulfilled potential.

 Author Haviva Ner-David

'Parallel Lines': YA novel portrays Jerusalem's complex reality - review

The title “Parallel Lines” refers to the route of the light rail, which traverses through both Jewish and Palestinian neighborhoods, and to the lives of the three main characters.

 Ruth Marks Eglash holding her new book at the Tower of David Museum.

'Parallel Lines': Learning from writing a fictional novel - opinion

Discussing the divisions and tensions between Jerusalem's distinctly separate "tribes" in a new fictional novel, Parallel Lines.

 OUTGOING AMBASSADOR of the United States to Israel Tom Nides sits with the author at her book launch earlier this month in Jerusalem

New movie ‘Judas’ brings Amos Oz’s ideas to life

One of Oz's more cerebral works has just been adapted into an impressive movie, Judas, by the acclaimed veteran director Dan Wolman, playing in theaters throughout Israel. 

 EINAV MARKEL (lefts) and Yuval Livni in Judas.

'Parallel Lines': New novel gives young adults a new look at Jerusalem

Coming from the world of journalism, this award-winning writer decided that a novel would be an effective medium for giving readers a compelling glimpse of real-life Jerusalem.

 RUTH MARKS EGLASH: ‘Israeli kids don’t know what’s going on here.’

'The Goldin Calf': A Jewish novel with a message - review

The basic theme is “If you’re Jewish, follow your parents’ advice – Don’t marry a non-Jew because look what can happen if you do!”

‘WHILE THE Golden Calf surprised Moses, Herzl was ready to confront it.’

Agatha Christie novels edited by HarperCollins to remove offensive references to Jews

The edits, which the British Telegraph first reported on Sunday, add Christie to a growing list of authors whose work is getting tweaked for contemporary audiences.

 Agatha Christie