Nishmah July Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Join the Nishmah Book Club!
Join Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project on Monday, July 13, at 7pm, as we discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. The address will be sent out to those who RSVP by July 12, 2026. Feel free to bring a friend! New readers are always welcome.
Please note: The host’s home is vegan, and while snacks do not have to be vegan, they ask that attendees do not bring meat. Fruit, veggies, wine, nuts, sweets, etc. are welcome!
About the Book
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is a 2023 novel by James McBride. The story tells of a Black community and Jewish immigrants in the 1930s in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, centered around a grocery store that acts as a community hub. The narrative, framed by the discovery of a skeleton in 1972, explores themes of racism, community, and resilience as it reveals the secrets and interconnected lives of the residents of Chicken Hill, highlighting acts of love and solidarity that cross racial divides. The book won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and was named a best book of the year by several publications.
Registration
FREE | Registration required
