The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more.
Now in its 45th year, the Festival is nationally recognized for both its excellence and its size - it is one of the largest in the country with more than 10,000 audience members annually. People from all backgrounds and religions come to Festival events to hear premier speakers, share their thoughts, and ask questions.
Schedule of Events:
1:00 pm: Arthur Gale Series - Benjamin Ginsberg
The New American Anti-Semitism: The Left, the Right, and the Jews
John Hopkins Professor shares how a culture of separateness and high achievement makes Jews vulnerable to political pathologies from both the left and right.
Location: Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
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Women's Night "A Romatic Affair"
6:30 pm: Reception
7:30 pm: Women's Night Event
Julia Quinn - Bridgerton Series
Step into the enchanting world of Julia Quinn, the creative force behind the Bridgerton series, which has taken the literary and television world by storm. Quinn shares her journey of crafting compelling narratives filled with wit, romance, and unforgettable characters. Discover the inspirations behind her beloved stories and how they resonate with audiences across generations.
Felicia Grossman - Once Upon the East End: Wake Me Most Wickedly
Felicia Grossman discusses her captivating romance set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London. With rich historical detail and a focus on Jewish identity, Grossman weaves a tale that is both enchanting and thought-provoking.
Location: The J, Edison Gymnasium
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