The Five Books: Jewish Authors on the Books That Shaped Them3 Kesä 2025

Announcement: Now an Always-On, Every Other Week Show, and a Newsletter!

Hi everyone! If you’re new here, welcome! At The Five Books, we’re all about connecting through stories. What role do books play in shaping who we are? Which beloved books do you share with your favorite author? What’s the next great read that might shift your worldview? Stick around and we’ll have your summer reading pile stocked in no time. In case you missed it, we’re moving to an every-other-week publishing schedule! That means no more long breaks between seasons – you’ll now be able to discover great Jewish authors and the books they love, all year long. We’ll be back next Tuesday and every other Tuesday after that. If you’d like to get reminders when new episodes drop plus a full list of the books discussed - with links - delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter! You’ll find the link in the show notes of this episode or on our website: fivebookspod.org Our newsletter was inspired by listener feedback! So if YOU have a suggestion, or an author you’d love to hear from, email us anytime at team@fivebookspod.org. We can’t wait to hear from you. Thank you so much for listening, reading, and supporting Jewish authors. Whether you’re here for literary insight or cultural connection, The Five Books is a space for book lovers and curious minds to explore what it means to live, write, and read as a Jewish American today. See you next week!

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