Cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper are the fourth-generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters, the beloved New York appetizing institution founded in 1914. Their new book, Russ & […]
What if feeling happier didn't require changing your life; just changing how you use your body? Bestselling author Janice Kaplan explores the surprising science behind the mind-body connection in her […]
Sometimes the best way to understand ourselves is through someone else's story. Join acclaimed novelists Emily Matchar and Jenna Blum for an engaging conversation about the art of fiction, unforgettable characters, and the stories that stay with us long after we've turned the final page. Matchar's The Lost Girl of Craven County brings Depression-era North […]
Come to the 2026 Jewish Book Festival’s Missouri’s Own panel for a lively, thought-provoking conversation with four homegrown authors whose books could hardly be more different—and whose questions could hardly be more timely. Prof. Flora Cassen’s Stained Glass helps readers look more clearly at the long history of antisemitism and the ways it has shaped […]
You've never heard a story like this. History is rarely as simple as heroes and villains. Dr. David Tuch uncovers the astonishing true story of his own cousin, a British sailor whose daring exploits helped shape the modern drug trade while also rescuing Jewish refugees fleeing danger on their journey to Israel. In The Wireless […]
Jewish tradition has long understood the power of ritual to shape meaningful lives. In his inspiring new book, A Time to Gather, bestselling author and TED speaker Bruce Feiler explores why those timeless practices remain essential today, not only in Jewish life, but for anyone seeking greater connection, resilience, and purpose. Blending history, contemporary research, […]
In moments of crisis, what gives ordinary people the courage to act? Bestselling author and investigative journalist Douglas Century explores that timeless question through the extraordinary story of Hannah Senesh […]
An intimate and touching show, from the musical team behind Fiddler on the Roof and the writer of Cabaret. Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance, the original play also inspired the films The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail.
Some books stay with us long after we've turned the final page. Judy Blume's stories helped generations of readers navigate childhood, adolescence, and all the messy moments in between. In Judy Blume: A Life, journalist, professor, and podcaster Mark Oppenheimer draws on years of personal interviews to tell the fascinating story behind the author whose […]
An intimate and touching show, from the musical team behind Fiddler on the Roof and the writer of Cabaret. Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance, the original play also inspired the films The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail.
