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From ‘Prince of Persia’ to Personal History: Jordan Mechner on rediscovering his family’s past in ‘Replay’

Unpacked chatted with Jordan Mechner about the decades-long journey to bring “Replay” to life, the research work behind tracking down long-lost family details, and how telling his family’s story helped him better understand his own.

‘On Democracies and Death Cults’ is Douglas Murray’s unflinching defense of Israel

Speaking with Unpacked, Douglas Murray lays out the stakes of his latest book, “On Democracies and Death Cults” — from college campuses to Gaza.

‘The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits’ revisits Y2K stardom — and the cost of being a young woman in the spotlight

In “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits,” Jennifer Weiner revisits the highs and heartbreaks of early 2000s fame.

The stories that survived: Holocaust memoirs for reflection and remembrance on Yom HaShoah

Holocaust memoirs offer something no textbook or novel can for Yom HaShoah: A direct link to history through the eyes of those who lived it.

Lindsay Hameroff’s ‘Never Planned on You’ is the perfect romance novel for Jewish girls trying to figure everything out

Packed with One Direction references and heart-fluttering moments, Lindsay Hameroff’s “Never Planned on You” is the perfect Jewish romance novel.

Unpacked’s top 18 Jewish book picks for 2025

Whether you’re a lover of historical fiction, swoon-worthy romances, or simply looking to read books with Jewish representation, there’s a pick for you.

New book ‘Chutzpah Girls’ inspires Jewish women to be resilient and own their power

Unpacked sat down with Tami Schlossberg Pruwer and Julie Silverstein to learn more about “Chutzpah Girls” and the importance of highlighting Jewish women.

‘Humans of Judaism’ tells the modern story of Jewish life in new book

Spooky, scary and mystical Jewish books to get you ready for Halloween

Whether it’s a lighthearted rom-com or a terrifying novel that’ll make you fear turning off the lights, these page-turners are exactly what you need to enjoy spooky season for truly capturing one of the best times of the year.

Amir Tibon’s October 7 book ‘The Gates of Gaza’ is a captivating story of fatherhood

“Gates of Gaza” is a story of heartbreak, but also love and a father defying incredible odds to save his son.

In ‘On Being Jewish Now,’ Zibby Owens captures the joy, fear, and camaraderie of Jewish life post-October 7

Seventy-five contributors bring “On Being Jewish Now” to life through essays that are funny, moving, tragic, and inspiring.

A prominent audiobook narrator told Zionists to kill themselves. The literary world said nothing.

Telling Zionists to kill themselves does nothing to help Palestinians. It only reminds us of a lesson our people have learned time and time again throughout history — Jews do not count.

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