Latest Jewishliterature Podcast Episodes

Mirta Trupp and her persuasive Austen fan fiction

Nice Jewish Books - December 21, 2021 18:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Mirta Trupp writes "Jewish Historical Fiction : For those who like a little Yiddishkeit with their Period Drama." I had a great conversation about her latest book, Celestial Persuasion, a Jane Austen fan fiction as well as a great stand-alone work. Read the transcript Check out her site, ht...

Secrets with Rachel Beanland

Nice Jewish Books - December 07, 2021 22:27 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Can secrets bring a family together? or tear them apart? In Rachel Beanland's novel, Florence Adler Swims Forever, Florence's family must figure out how to grieve her untimely death, while keeping it a secret from her bed-bound pregnant sister. Based on a true incident from her family history, ...

Interview with Talia Carner

Nice Jewish Books - November 04, 2021 21:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Talia Carner is a longtime global activist on women's economic and health issues, and also a longtime multi award winning writer. I learned so much after speaking with her about Sholem Aleichem, The Third Daughter, and sex trafficking. We also get a sneak peek at her upcoming novel. You can su...

Mary Marks and Murder

Nice Jewish Books - October 13, 2021 17:13 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Mary Marks created the spunky, middle-aged, plump and curvy, quilting protagonist Martha Rose. Martha and her circle of quilting friends seem to bump into dead bodies with alarming frequency. Luckily, they are able use their observational skills, intuition, and persistence to "help" the police c...