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Set in different corners of the planet, the common factor among the various characters, predominantly Mizrahi Jews from Israel, is the 'search for their place in the world'.

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Finished this short story collection for my bookclub. The writing is strong and it‘s very obvious that Tsabari is a native; she captures the people, land, culture and nuances with absolute perfection. While all the stories are readable none are really memorable. Just so-so for me. I did love her memoir (which is available in May) , so maybe she‘s evolved. #FridayFlowers are back 🌈🌷💐🌹🌻

Getting an early start on next month‘s IRL bookclub pick. It‘s the first time we are reading a short story collection. Completed first 3 stories, all picks ✅♥️😊

After reading and LOVING Ayelet Tsabari‘s intimate memoir I knew I wanted to read her short story collection. I convinced my IRL book club to make it one of our upcoming reads 😁 I‘m tagging her memoir in the comments below!!!

#ReadJanuary #setinyourcitycountry My current "home" is the country of Israel. It's an amazing land full of history, rich in culture and home to many religions but man, this place is COMPLICATED. However, my "home home "is The Main Line...suburban Philadelphia, where I lived for nearly 50 years! So I'm offering books that are set in both of my hometowns. Loved The Dovekeepers and Ayelet Tsabari's short story collection. Luckiest Girl Alive~ meh

Heavy prose, not dense necessarily, just thick. Each story feels it could, should be more, and then there's also a feeling of distance rather than closeness in the tellings

One of the BEST books I have ever read. A great collection of stories told by an author who is also a master of storytelling. Everyone needs to read this book.

Not officially finished with this 2015 Sami Rohr winner, but I've been loving it! She writes nuanced characters, mostly of Yemeni Jewish descent, grappling with various aspects of Israeli life. A rare and necessary portrait.

She had inherited her father's temper, his intensity and his charm. This temper, her contempt for authority, had made her army service insufferable: a series of trials, detentions and reassignments.

Gorgeous collection of short stories that focus on Israeli life and citizens. Tsabari is Israeli with Yemeni descent and writes truthfully & vividly to give her characters life. These stories are emotional and heartfelt as she explores identity, family, heritage, romance, and war/conflict. #ReadWomen

A gorgeous book of short stories.Tikkun first story former lovers meet by chance at a cafe in Israel the events of the day a horrific act will have them reconnecting in a surprising way.We meet Israelis Yemenis female soldiers tradition .