It looks like a long winter is ahead, and you’ve pretty much exhausted Netflix.
Not sure what do in your spare time? Why not hunker down with a good book as the weather gets colder.
We reached out to the Baltimore Jewish community for ideas on what they are reading right now as well as some recent recommendations.
Robin Neumann, Co-chair of the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Kesher program I read a lot and am always happy to recommend and talk about books! One of my favorites is The Book of Lost Names by Kristen Harmel. Eva, a member of the French Resistance during World War II, helps hundreds of children escape the Nazis by forging documents and assigning new names. In order to preserve the children’s real identities, Eva uses a code to record their names in a hidden book. Sixty years later, the book is discovered, bringing back memories of that dangerous time. This fictional account was inspired by true events and I enjoyed this fast read about a strong, female, Jewish protagonist. Howard Libit, Executive Director, Baltimore Jewish Council
The book that is currently on my nightside table is the new book by Congressman Cummings, We’re Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy. As we make our way through this tumultuous political period, I decided that I needed to read the inspiring words of one of my political heroes. We are badly in need of his leadership, his caring, and his decency. Reading some of his book before going to sleep each night gives me some hope that when we come through this election, we can come together again as a country.
