The Carved Wooden Torah Arks of Eastern Europe, Bracha Yaniv, Littman Library of Jewish Civilization in association with Liverpool University Press, £45
By Dr Sharman Kadish
This debut novel makes a case for Kabbalah's fascination as a literary topic
By Alun David
The author of 'French Children Don’t Throw Food' has now written a 40s life-guide for women
By Amanda Hopkinson
Keren David reviews Oliver Shah's book about the shamed billionaire who came a cropper when he sold BHS for £1
By Keren David
From contraband confections to an anthology of experiences of young refugees and asylum-seekers we've got books for all ages and all readers
By Angela Kiverstein
Sex, scandal, gossip — and great writing
By David Herman
Madeleine Kingsley enjoys dynastic life woven from rich prose
By Madeleine Kingsley
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This painfully honest book will divide readers, but delight some
By Jennifer Lipman
Watching Washington’s wheels turning with the BBC's North America Editor
By Ned Temko
US author Amy Bloom’s latest book delves back into American history to shed light on one of its most formidable women: Eleanor Roosevelt
Vernon Bogdanor reviews German-born American historian Michael Brenner's latest offering as an author
By Vernon Bogdanor
Kafka’s tale is too thin fin noir
By Jenni Frazer
Bernard Wasserstein considers a recent offering from German born American historian Michael Brenner, in his capacity as editor rather than author
By Bernard Wasserstein
Jewish Law as Rebellion, Nathan Lopes Cardozo, Urim, $29
By Dr Harris Bor
Seeing beyond the pain and prejudice
By Daniel Sugarman
Man of war — and peace
By Geoffrey D Paul