A River Could Be a Tree
"A River Could Be a Tree" is Angela Himsel’s account of growing up in, and growing out of, the Worldwide Church of God—a Sabbath-observant evangelical sect now mostly... Read More
Books We've Reviewed from Fig Tree Books
My Mother's Son
This colorful and complex portrait of a 1950s Jewish family is warm and nostalgic, yet grounded by deep history. David Hirshberg’s My Mother’s Son centers on a vibrant... Read More
My Jewish Year
"My Jewish Year" is an invaluable text for understanding how contemporary people work to find personal meaning in inherited traditions. "My Jewish Year" is an amusing,... Read More
The Sea Beach Line
A brilliant and profound tale of one young man’s search for identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. Brooklyn novelist Ben Nadler returns with a fabular coming-of-age... Read More
Prayers for the Living
The careful dance between the worthy and the regrettable helps the narration maintain balance, even as its characters careen toward their own ruination. The latest novel from... Read More