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Agatha Christie novels edited to remove 'offensive references' to Jews

Publisher HarperCollins has edited the novelist's work after sensitivity readers suggested changes

By Gabe Friedman

1 min read

Agatha Christie novels edited to remove 'offensive references' to Jews

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Anthony Horowitz speaking during a visit to Bousfield Primary School to celebrate World Book Day on March 5, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Philip Toscano - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Anthony Horowitz hits out at Dahl publishers for 'tampering' with his work

By Tash Mosheim

1 min read

Ukraine re-discovers its Jewish writers

Ukraine re-discovers its Jewish writers

By David Herman

5 min read

I beat anorexia and drugs and became a bestselling life coach

I beat anorexia and drugs and became a bestselling life coach

By Sandy Rashty

5 min read

The music manager who turned down Jesus Christ Superstar on a lifetime of picking hits

The music manager who turned down Jesus Christ Superstar on a lifetime of picking hits

7 min read

Book review: A Small Town in Ukraine and My Disappearing Uncle - takes on family history

Book review: A Small Town in Ukraine and My Disappearing Uncle - takes on family history

By Daniel Snowman

3 min read

Book review: The Equal Parent - Lessons in child-rearing from a father

Book review: The Equal Parent - Lessons in child-rearing from a father

By Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

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When being a bestselling author runs in the family

Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman write books separately and together, often drawing on Jewish themes

By Jenni Frazer

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March 16, 2023 16:09

When being a bestselling author runs in the family

Howard Jacobson

By Howard Jacobson

My first book was 40 years ago and I’m still worrying about it

It's 40 years since the publication of my first novel, and I can still hear the objections...

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March 16, 2023 14:11

My first book was 40 years ago and I’m still worrying about it

Jodi Picoult Holocaust novel banned from school in 'inappropriate' books row

Picoult's novel The Storyteller was removed from a library in Florida

By Andrew Lapin

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March 14, 2023 16:23

NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Author Jodi Picoult attends the premiere of "My Sister's Keeper" at the AMC Lincoln Square theater on June 24, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Stop Look Listen book review: The spiritual beauty of Shabbat

Nehemia Polen argues the ultimate purpose of Shabbat is to bring us to a zone of enhanced spiritual awareness

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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March 10, 2023 15:32

Stop Look Listen book review: The spiritual beauty of Shabbat

The genius of Jonathan Sacks

Final volume of his Torah commentaries shows late chief rabbi at the height of his powers

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

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March 10, 2023 15:27

The genius of Jonathan Sacks

My Father’s House book review: Irish priest who defied Nazis in Rome

Twisty Second World War thriller follows Hugh O’Flaherty's running battle of wits with a Gestapo leader

By Jenni Frazer

2 min read

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March 10, 2023 11:50

My Father’s House book review: Irish priest who defied Nazis in Rome

Sidney Reilly book review: The mysterious agent of his own downfall

Brilliantly told espionage story with a very elusive protagonist

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March 10, 2023 11:44

Sidney Reilly book review: The mysterious agent of his own downfall

The Kindertransport refugee who is still writing books at 94

Her advancing years haven’t slowed down Lore Segal’s urge to fictionalise life. The Other People’s Houses author reveals why she still writes

By Jennifer Lipman

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March 9, 2023 18:38

The Kindertransport refugee who is still writing books at 94

Word up! The language quiz that has set celebrity tongues wagging

New game created by a Jewish designer taps into two very haimishe passions... and already has some famous fans

By Jenni Frazer

2 min read

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March 9, 2023 16:04

Word up! The language quiz that has set celebrity tongues wagging

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