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Five Survive

Five Survive

Five Survive by Holly Jackson is a thriller in the purest definition of the word. It’ll terrify you but you won’t be able to put it down.
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Kissing Kosher

Kissing Kosher

This Jewish romance by Jean Meltzer is as sweet as the main character's famous babka
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Imogen, Obviously

Imogen, Obviously

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli is a cute and charming coming out story about not judging a book by its cover — even your own book.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words

The Dictionary of Lost Words

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams is a compelling feminist story that illustrates society’s divides through language &…
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Planning Perfect

Planning Perfect

Planning Perfect by Haley Neil is a charming asexual rom-com that’ll remind you there’s as much fun in the imperfect as the perfect
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It’s a Whole Spiel

It’s a Whole Spiel

It’s a Whole Spiel: Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories is a glimpse at Jewish life and a celebration of what it means to be Jewish
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Mr. Perfect on Paper

Mr. Perfect on Paper

Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer is a triumph of a Jewish rom-com and a blueprint for future Jewish rom-com representation
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The Maid

The Maid

The Maid by Nita Prose is the rare sweet, touching, and dare I say feel-good murder mystery
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Once More with Chutzpah

Once More with Chutzpah

Once More with Chutzpah by Haley Neil is a monumentally important piece of Jewish representation during a period of growing antisemitism
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Shmutz

Shmutz

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner is simultaneously scandalous, unapologetic, and heartfelt while centering a not-often-heard Jewish perspective
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This Time Tomorrow

This Time Tomorrow

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub is a touching story about coming to terms with the timeline we’re given
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The Cartographers

The Cartographers

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd has the potential to be a cool fantasy but requires *extensive* suspension of disbelief to get through…
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Bernice Runs Away

Bernice Runs Away

Bernice Runs Away by Talya Tate Boerner is as pure-hearted and good-natured as a book could possibly be.
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After I Do

After I Do

After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid embodies everything a romance book should & then soars beyond, grabbing your heart with familial love too
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The Counselors

The Counselors

The Counselors by Jessica Goodman will take you to the darkest, wildest summer camp experience you could possibly imagine
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Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake

Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake

Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings shows ADHD in a warm and loving light through a humorous romance
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Never Ever Getting Back Together

Never Ever Getting Back Together

Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales is a fun, queer mashup of The Bachelor meets The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
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Endless Sky

Endless Sky

If Endless Sky by Christopher Renna were a house you’d say it had “good bones” but unfortunately it falls flat in execution.
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Season of Love

Season of Love

Season of Love by Helena Greer is the Jewish, queer romance we’ve been dreaming about and it comes with a heaping spoonful of holiday cheer
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Maybe in Another Life

Maybe in Another Life

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid beautifully twists two timelines into one novel about choices, love, fate, and trusting life
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