Written as a diary loaned to a friend, C.I.T.Y.A.B.J is primarily geared toward pre-teen & teen readers. Author Howard Cooper does an admirable job of highlighting some of the main aspects of the Jewish lifestyle, presenting various viewpoints without pursuing any one agenda. As someone who has recently begun studying Judaism, I can honestly see where a scenario as presented in this short book could be a part of any teens everyday conversation as the language and customs involved with the Jewish lifestyle can be a bit overwhelming upon first exposure. Cooper is able to use C.I.T.Y.A.B.J as a vehicle to not only explore what it is to be a Jew but to show that there are many similarities with other religions and cultures and that we are more like each other than not.

Can I Tell You About Being Jewish?

Just received an advanced copy of Catherine Ryan Hyde’s newest book JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT, which is due out in December. Described as “an uplifting and poignant novel about friendship, trust, and facing your fears” I have been a fan of Hyde’s previous novels and look forward to a great read.

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I am always on the lookout for a good cozy mystery series and I appreciate the sometimes odd or quirky British sense of humor (at least to Americans) but A Shot In The Dark is written in such a manner that the story borders on being unreadable. A prime example of this is the author’s fascination with the word nebulous. I can honestly say I have read scores of books where this word does not appear even once, but it becomes apparent that author Lynne Truss seems to be in need of a good thesaurus as she is obviously at a loss for new adjectives. A very disappointing start to a new Cozy series.

A SHOT IN THE DARK by LYNNE TRUSS

PUBLISH DATE NOVEMBER 6 2018

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING

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