Literature

LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER | 561-558-2520

29th Annual Book & Author Luncheon

Best-selling authors present their latest works; includes coffee and pastries, and lunch. Featuring: Alice Hoffman, The World That We Knew ; Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, The Liar ; D.J. Palmer, Saving Meghan ; and Karen Dukess, The Last Book Party.

Tuesday, November 12, 9:00 am, Boca West Country Club

$110, Gold Members: $100, Platinum Members: $75

Call 561-558-2520 for information.

Generously underwritten by the Myrna Lippman Literary Fund, Lenore Tagerman, Marilyn Rothstein, Nina & Martin Rosenzweig, Beverly & David Feigus, Elsa Sheldon and Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

The Levis JCC Book Club

A monthly review and lively discussion of books.

Thursdays, 10:00 am (NEW TIME!)

September 5, D.J. Palmer, Saving Meghan, 2019
September 19, Karen Dukess, The Last Book Party, 2019
October 3, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, The Liar, 2019
October 17, Alice Hoffman, The World That We Knew, 2019
November 7, Laura Lippman, Sunburn, 2018
with special guest Margery Marcus
December 5, Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys, 2019
January 2, Jessica Yellin, Savage News, 2019
February 6, Joan Lipinsky Cochran, The Yiddish Gangster’s Daughter, 2018
with special guest Joan Lipinsky Cochran
March 5, Rachel Barenbaum, A Bend in The Stars, 2019
April 2, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Fleishman is in Trouble, 2019
May 7, Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give, 2017
May 21, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, One Amazing Thing, 2010

$8, Gold Members: $6, Platinum Members: Free
(Pay at the door, no pre-registration required)

Special Guest Appearance: Naomi Ragen

The novelist, playwright and journalist presents her latest work, An Unorthodox Match: A Novel.

Thursday, October 31, 2:30 pm

All tickets $25

A Literary Afternoon Series

Personal appearances by noted authors, discussions and book signings. Learn about their works and the creative process.

Tuesdays, 2:30 pm

December 3, Thelma Adams, Bittersweet Brooklyn
January 7, Jessica Yellin, Savage News
January 21, Jenna Blum, The Lost Family
February 11, Sara Blake, The Guest Book
March 10, Rachel Barenbaum, A Bend in the Stars

Series price: $110, Gold Members: $85, Platinum Members: Free

Individual program: $25, Gold Members: $20, Platinum Members: Free

This series is generously underwritten by Gerald Golden (of blessed memory), Charna Larkin, Elsa Sheldon, The Myrna Lippman Literary Fund and Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Levis JCC is a member of the Jewish Book Network sponsored by the Jewish Book Council.