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The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld
Nonfiction Journeys to a Jewish Life: Inspiring Stories from the Spiritual Journeys of American Jews Paula Amann
Recommended Reading President’s Day Reading Posted by Naomi Firestone-TeeterI know there’s still a whole week before President’s Day, but in order to give you time to prepare, I’ve compiled a few… Naomi Firestone-Teeter February 13, 2012
Nonfiction Around the World on Two Wheels: Annie Londonderry’s Extraordinary Ride Peter Zheutlin
Nonfiction The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food Jennifer B. Lee
Nonfiction Recovering “Yiddishland”: Threshold Moments in American Literature Merle L. Bachman
Nonfiction Manischewitz: The Matzo Family: The Making of an American Jewish Icon Laura Manischewitz Alpern; Jonathan D. Sarna, intro.
Nonfiction The Independent Orders of B’nai B’rith and True Sisters: Pioneers of a New Jewish Identity 1843 – 1914 Cornelia Wilhelm
Nonfiction Pens and Swords: How the American Mainstream Media Report the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Marda Dunsky