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Jewish fantasy from Multcolib My Librarian Laural

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If you like Spinning Silver or fantasy books rooted in Jewish folklore then you might like this list. This list was created by a librarian for a patron. If you would like a list of your own contact us https://multcolib.org/my-librarian

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The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni

A Novel

by Wecker, Helene

Book - 2013

Chava is a golem from Poland created by a Rabbi studying dark magic. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an ol...Show more Chava is a golem from Poland created by a Rabbi studying dark magic. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an old copper flask, and released in New York City. Forming an unexpected friendship, Chava and Ahmed must learn how to survive. This has a wonderful depiction of Jewish and Arab folklore and the immigrant communities in turn of the century New York. Show less

Chava is a golem from Poland created by a Rabbi studying dark magic. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an ol...Show more Chava is a golem from Poland created by a Rabbi studying dark magic. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an old copper flask, and released in New York City. Forming an unexpected friendship, Chava and Ahmed must learn how to survive. This has a wonderful depiction of Jewish and Arab folklore and the immigrant communities in turn of the century New York. Show less

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The Light of the Midnight Stars

The Light of the Midnight Stars

by Rossner, Rena

Book - 2021

"Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small mi...Show more "Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters." - provided by publisher. Show less

"Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small mi...Show more "Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters." - provided by publisher. Show less

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When the Angels Left the Old Country

When the Angels Left the Old Country

by Lamb, Sacha

Book - 2022

"There once were an angel and a demon who had been studying the Talmud for 200 years in the tiny Polish shtetl where they lived. They might still hav...Show more "There once were an angel and a demon who had been studying the Talmud for 200 years in the tiny Polish shtetl where they lived. They might still have been there had it not been for Essie, a girl from the community who had gone to America and vanished. The two decide to perform a mitzvah and go in search of her." - provided by Booklist. Show less

"There once were an angel and a demon who had been studying the Talmud for 200 years in the tiny Polish shtetl where they lived. They might still hav...Show more "There once were an angel and a demon who had been studying the Talmud for 200 years in the tiny Polish shtetl where they lived. They might still have been there had it not been for Essie, a girl from the community who had gone to America and vanished. The two decide to perform a mitzvah and go in search of her." - provided by Booklist. Show less

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Spinning Silver

Spinning Silver

by Novik, Naomi

Book - 2018

Three women encounter opportunities to save themselves with magic for benefit or ill: Each must decide what they will sacrifice to rescue their community. Three women encounter opportunities to save themselves with magic for benefit or ill: Each must decide what they will sacrifice to rescue their community. Show less

Three women encounter opportunities to save themselves with magic for benefit or ill: Each must decide what they will sacrifice to rescue their community. Three women encounter opportunities to save themselves with magic for benefit or ill: Each must decide what they will sacrifice to rescue their community. Show less

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Burning Girls and Other Stories

Burning Girls and Other Stories

by Schanoes, Veronica

Book - 2021

Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga have tea. Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga have tea. Show less

Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga have tea. Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga have tea. Show less

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The City Beautiful

The City Beautiful

by Polydoros, Aden

Book - 2021

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The Pomegranate Gate

The Pomegranate Gate

by Kaplan, Ariel

Book - 2023

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The Familiar

The Familiar

by Bardugo, Leigh

Book - 2024

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From Dust, A Flame

From Dust, A Flame

by Podos, Rebecca

Book - 2022

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The Sisters of the Winter Wood

The Sisters of the Winter Wood

by Rossner, Rena

Book - 2018

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The Ghosts of Rose Hill

The Ghosts of Rose Hill

by Romero, R. M. (Rachael Maria)

Book - 2022

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The Way Back

The Way Back

by Savit, Gavriel

Book - 2020

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The Golem of Brooklyn

The Golem of Brooklyn

A Novel

by Mansbach, Adam

Book - 2023

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The Red Magician

The Red Magician

by Goldstein, Lisa

eBook - 2014

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Rules for Ghosting

Rules for Ghosting

A Novel

by Shore, Shelly Jay

Book - 2024

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Wrath Becomes Her

Wrath Becomes Her

by Polydoros, Aden

Book - 2023

"A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can't bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf - an an...Show more "A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can't bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf - an ancient and profane magic - to create a golem in her image. A Nazi killer, to avenge her death." - provided by publisher. Show less

"A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can't bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf - an an...Show more "A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can't bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf - an ancient and profane magic - to create a golem in her image. A Nazi killer, to avenge her death." - provided by publisher. Show less

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This Rebel Heart

This Rebel Heart

by Locke, Katherine

Book - 2022

"Csilla has felt protected by the Duna river her entire life, and especially during the Holocaust of World War II, but that magic seems to have broken when Communists took control of Hungary." - provided by publisher. "Csilla has felt protected by the Duna river her entire life, and especially during the Holocaust of World War II, but that magic seems to have broken when Communists took control of Hungary." - provided by publisher. Show less

"Csilla has felt protected by the Duna river her entire life, and especially during the Holocaust of World War II, but that magic seems to have broken when Communists took control of Hungary." - provided by publisher. "Csilla has felt protected by the Duna river her entire life, and especially during the Holocaust of World War II, but that magic seems to have broken when Communists took control of Hungary." - provided by publisher. Show less

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Eternal Life

Eternal Life

A Novel

by Horn, Dara

Book - 2018

"Ever since she made a deal to save her son's life in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Rachel has been doomed to live eternally..." provided by publisher. "Ever since she made a deal to save her son's life in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Rachel has been doomed to live eternally..." provided by publisher. Show less

"Ever since she made a deal to save her son's life in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Rachel has been doomed to live eternally..." provided by publisher. "Ever since she made a deal to save her son's life in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Rachel has been doomed to live eternally..." provided by publisher. Show less

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A Far Wilder Magic

A Far Wilder Magic

by Saft, Allison

Book - 2022

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