Notes from Around the Web

As Israel once again marked Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut this week, Ethan Bronner described a "dark" mood in the country.
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Welcome to the Jewish-American canon, Walter Mosley.
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The Jewish Journal summarizes "the Jewish side" of this weekend's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. And Jonathan Kirsch spotlights one participating author: Herman Wouk, who, at the age of 94, has a new book to talk about.
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For a roundup of the Israeli presence at the upcoming PEN World Voices Festival in New York, check Naomi Firestone's informative post.
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Writers, this online auction to benefit Lilith magazine has some special offerings for you!
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In the Jewish Exponent, Robert Leiter reviews and recommends a new book from one of my favorite publishers (Toby Press): Haim Sabato's From the Four Winds (translated by Yaacob Dweck).
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Finally, here are some more books to add to your TBR list, courtesy of Josh Lambert's latest Tablet column.