If you are a student (or the parent of one), you know that once Sukkos is over, you’re in for the big haul—a l-o-n-g winter filled with tests, homework, and term papers, with a grand finale of midterms for dessert. Not really anyone’s idea of fun, huh?

Unless you’re like Libby Simons, of course.

Libby is the model student, the one who actually enjoys schoolwork and does excellent in her studies, too. The genius of her class at Beit Tzofia’s boarding school and the envy of all the other girls, it’s only natural that Libby should have a wonderful and smooth year there, right?

But…not quite. (You knew that would be the answer, didn’t you?) You see, Libby has an aunt like Doda Batya in her life, and she’s been living with her since she was very little. Doda Batya is…well, Doda Batya! Overprotective and eccentric, while she loves Libby dearly, she hasn’t exactly been able to provide Libby with a regular childhood. Because of this, Libby has never really had any friends, and she had been looking forward to attending boarding school and having a fresh start for this very reason.

Then Doda Batya has a nasty fall. And just at this time, Shainy Burla, the girl whom Libby admires to no end, decides to befriend Libby—if Libby will allow it…

As you may have guessed, things are not so simple. Libby has a long road ahead of her, filled with lots of ups and downs, exciting news, a disturbing mystery regarding disappearing books, and then a very frightening experience, until things become straightened out and clear for her.

Follow Libby on this road to self-discovery in this heartwarming and suspenseful book. Double Check is a book you will enjoy reading to no end, and best of all, it will give you that welcome break you are craving for during the upcoming winter months!

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If you live anywhere in the civilized frum world, you’ve heard of her. Etka Gitel Schwartz—the popular columnist in Binah Magazine and Hamodia. For years, this talented author has entertained thousands of readers with her well-written articles and serialized stories.

But, as any avid Binah reader can surely tell you, Etka Gitel’s first serialized novel, Shortchanged, was something different. When it began appearing in Binah Magazine, readers really sat up and took notice. Whether it was the fascinating plot, taking place during the Great Depression in America, or the true-to-life characters, or simply the amazingly well-written style of the author, it was this feature that Binah readers turned to first each week.

And now, Shortchanged is being published in book form! Not only that, but in addition to the story, Etka GItel has added over 100 pages of bonus content—deleted scenes, previously published tie-in stories, behind-the-scenes features, historical photos, a timeline, and The Miller Memoirs: Rochelle’s Story!

Read about the Rosen family, and the difficult decisions each family member must make. Feel what it was like to be a Jewish family living in America at this time. Open this book; you will enter the characters’ lives, and won’t be quick to leave them, either!

We’re sure you’ll agree with us when we vouch that if there’s one novel you’ll want to get yourself this Sukkos, Shortchanged is that novel. 

Sometimes it takes a really good book to push you to do something you know you should be doing, but just might be procrastinating. Such as learning hashkafah. You know it’s important. You know that every Jewish person needs to constantly replenish his Torah knowledge in order to remain fresh and vibrant in his service of Hashem. And you know that there’s no better time to start doing this than Elul.

But, of course, this is all easier said than done. Because, after all, if a hashkafah book is written in a boring way, we know that there is no way you’re going to get through it. (We work in the book publishing industry, remember? We know these things.)

That is where the beauty of A Time to Laugh, A Time to Listen—Volume 2 comes into the equation. Now here’s a hashkafah book that will actually keep you reading… and reading… and reading! The secret? Simple. It is the furthest thing in the world from a boring book!

The book focuses on different areas of Jewish life, such as Torah study, shalom bayis, and the Yamim Tovim, to name just a few topics. Each chapter begins with a great joke whose punch-line then seamlessly weaves into the hashkafah lesson at hand. The result? A hashkafah book that is inspirational and uplifting as it is attention-grabbing and enjoyable to read!

Don’t believe us? Check out the success enjoyed by A Time to Laugh, A Time to Listen—Volume 1, and see for yourself. Or better yet, buy the newest book of it, A Time to Laugh, A Time to Listen—Volume 2, and you’ll surely be hooked!

Here’s one for the Yamim Noraim:

The three cadets were to be interviewed at the Police Academy in Brooklyn, chosen among New York’s finest as potential candidates for the coveted Detective and Investigative Unit. Keep Reading…

Devora Weiner is back again with a new novel! Popular author of the famous Hearts of Gold books 1 and 2 and White Ice, among numerous other titles, Devora’s name is synonymous with books that captivate her readers with plots that are realistic as they are thrilling.

In her newest book, Changing Tides, Devora focuses on four women who have been friends forever, but who have secrets and insecurities that none of them would ever dare share with each other. However, as the foursome’s friendship deepens, their intriguing journey of self-discovery leads them to each encounter truths about themselves that even they had never suspected.

Changing Tides is a book that will both entertain you and make you think. Watch Debbie, Miriam, Leah, and Sarah come to life under this talented author’s pen. Your meeting them will be like… meeting yourself.

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Some books just have the ability to speak to you. They get you to think, to reflect on a certain message, and even to change the way you’ve always perceived your everyday life. Like Struggle to the Summit—our newest, true medical drama.

Brimming with faith and inspiration, Struggle to the Summit tells the story of Rivka Zucker, a young thirty-year-old wife and mother, who suddenly began experiencing unusual and frightening symptoms. Upon receiving a threatening diagnosis, she immediately underwent a delicate and extremely dangerous surgery in order to stay alive. Although the surgery itself was successful, that was only the beginning of Rivka’s journey. She had lost many of her most basic skills and human capabilities and had to relearn them all from scratch. Add to the equation the fact that she could not possibly mother her children in such a state, and it would be perfectly understandable if Rivka would have completely fallen apart.

But she didn’t fall apart! Through the numerous ups and downs—and there were many more “downs” than “ups,” at least in the beginning stages—Rivka persevered. Her many therapies were excruciating as they were humiliating, yet she refused to give up, pining for her long-awaited, coveted goal of having a normal, ordinary day as a wife and mother once again.

If you’re looking for a good medical drama that will both grip you and inspire you, this is the book. When you finish reading Struggle to the Summit, you will have an entirely new appreciation of life—yes, even—especially—those boring ordinary days!