Jennifer Lipman

The Gates of Gaza review: ‘why Israel is where it is’

This personal and very painful book should disabuse anyone of the notion that there are easy answers for the Jewish state

An Absence of Cousins review: ‘it does Segal a disservice’

These literary short stories skewer the pretensions of the elite excruciatingly well, but they also feel terribly dated

Summer reading: the hottest new books

From coming-of-age stories in posh Scotland to a fictionalised story of Picasso’s lover, our pick of the best beach reads

Long Island Compromise review: ‘sharp, addictive and gasp-inducing’

It’s a masterpiece but to what extent is the Fleishman is in Trouble follow-up also a comment on Jewish Americans becoming increasingly removed from their immigrant roots? The hit novel of the summer gives us plenty to consider

David Baddiel’s memoir about his dysfuctional family will make you wince with pleasure

Did the writer and comedian need to share his story? Perhaps not, but it remains a treat for readers

Israel’s former First Lady Lihi Lapid: ‘When I get to politics, each word can be dangerous’

The Forbidden Daughter review: A fascinating look at the legacy of the Holocaust

I was enthralled by this Shoah tale for young adults

An unexpectedly Jewish treasure island sure to keep you completely hooked on the beach this summer

All I want for Pesach is a (kosher) air fryer

Is this the ultimate seasonal gadget?

A love affair in the shadows of the gas chambers

This book reads like a thriller, and if that encourages people to pick it up, good: 79 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz, living memories are fading

Nicholas Winton’s daughter speaks out

Jennifer Lipman welcomes an intriguing account of the Jewish stockbroker’s extraordinary life

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store book review: Communities come together in Pennsylvania

Jennifer Lipman enjoys a tale of neighbourly harmony in 1930s America