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NEW LOVE FOR OLD SOULSShe owns the only restaurant. He's the wisest man in The Village. Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair.From the Audie Award nominated author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist, Winter Blessings. "The lethal latkes is not a murder mystery." - The New York Times"Village stories that deftly lift a curtain on a world of friendly humor and touching details of Jewish life." - Kirkus Reviews "joyful charm... troubled congregants... warm relationships, and the power of women" - Audiofile Magazine Courtship, weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover, and of course delicious food. It is time for a new generation of readers to discover the unorthodox wisdom of Rabbi Kibbitz and the savory sense of Mrs. Chaipul."They've known each other for years. Finally, they're getting together!"Izzy Abrahmson is an undiscovered genius of delightful fiction. Readers of all backgrounds will be captivated by his lighthearted take on Jewish village life. In interviews, he sometimes says this is his family's history, and sometimes says he made it all up "from whispers and smiles." The characters are so vivid that you'll instantly love them. Each chapter story is a gem, woven into "a novel of stories." "A Village Romance will almost certainly make you laugh and might even cause you to shed a tear." - Jewish Rhode Island More good press about Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life Series"Delightful and whimsical." - Jewish Herald Voice. Providence Phoenix: "Wired Words/Electric Prose""the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant." - Jewish Book World Izzy Abrahmson is the former editor of The Rhode Island Jewish Herald. He has toured the United States and Europe, delighting readers and listeners of all ages with his stories interspersed with his unique klezmer harmonica sounds.His stories of The Village Life have been published in newspapers and magazines around the world.The Village Life is a series that can be read in any order. Set in an Eastern European Jewish community, they are meant for readers from all backgrounds. As Mrs. Chaipul says, "The Village is like rye bread. You don't need to be Jewish to enjoy it."The novel, The Village Twins and the novella A Village Romance** are written for adults, but younger people may delight in many of the chapters. Winter Blessings and The Village Feasts are holiday collections for adults, children and families to share.Whatever route you take through The Village Life, you're certain to leave happy.

Delightful Chanukah tales your family will enjoy again and againFinalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature!"The Lethal Latkes is not a murder mystery. It concerns some awful-tasting latkes (potato pancakes) and what you might call another Hanukkah miracle: love." - The New York TimesWhether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, most books only have one story. This book goes to eleven!Funny, Silly, Heartwarming, Delicious!Izzy Abrahmson''s holiday stories have been enjoyed by readers and listeners around the world. This book collects eleven of his favorites, plus the novella, "Out of the Woods."Winters in The Village are crazy, but the promise of holiday candles always light the heart.No two years are ever the same. You''ll find out...Who invented the Chanukah present?What''s with Joseph Katz and all the dreidels?Where did the Chanukah Duck come from?When will it stop being so cold?!Why did Rabbi Kibbitz leave that cryptic message?And how will Rachel Cohen save The Village?Frozen flames, muddled challah, and a community of family and friends.More than just one story, this book goes to eleven!"... all cultural backgrounds will be entertained by these tales." -School Library JournalIzzy Abrahmson is the award-winning author of "The Village Life" series.About The Village Life Series Izzy Abrahmson''s The Village Life is a series that can be read in any order. Set in an Eastern European Jewish community, they are meant for readers from all backgrounds. As Mrs. Chaipul says, "The Village is like rye bread. You don''t need to be Jewish to enjoy it."The novel, The Village Twins and the novella, A Village Romance are written for adults, but younger people may delight in many of the chapters.Winter Blessings and The Village Feasts are holiday collections for adults, children and families to share.Whatever route you take through The Village Life, you''re certain to leave happy.

Corruption, Creatures, and Clams"If you listen carefully, as you wander the darkened streets of Providence late at night, perhaps you will hear a sound…"Home to H.P. Lovecraft and haunted by Edgar Allen Poe, Rhode Island has long been a nexus of horror. What lurks under the streets of Providence? What is swimming up Narragansett Bay? What do you do with the corpse of a bloated city councilor?In this collection, award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder shares tales of horrific history, pernicious politics and fatal food. Limited edition volume of three stories: The Vampire Clams of Narragansett Bay, Old Scratch Nickels, The Old One. "One of Rhode Island's Leading Storytellers"- Providence JournalMark Binder is a graduate of Columbia University, where he studied autobiographical storytelling with Spalding Gray, and was kicked out of class for lying. An award-winning performance storyteller, he relishes spinning tales for multigenerational listeners around the world. He is the author of more than 20 books and audio books. Mark lives in Providence with his wife and family.

Humor, Horror and Stanks: Ride monster waves, search for lost cookies, confront a witch, and battle the forces of Fectville with stench-filled water guns."Author/narrator Mark Binder is a dream" - AudioFile MagazineEver been to the beach? Gone trick or treating? Heard ghost stories at summer camp? Conducted scientific reanimation experiments in the basement? A fun read about ordinary kids who get into extraordinary trouble."My friends and I just wanted to relax and have fun. We didn't mean to get into trouble. The trouble always found us..."Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated author and storyteller, who tours the world sharing stories with readers and listeners of all ages. Find him @markbinderbooks ¿ Listen on SpotifyFrom scientific experiments gone awry to an awesome water battle, The Zombie Cat is a fun, funny, disgusting and exciting book that is fun for readers of all ages and abilities. What happens when Rover brings his sister's cat from the dead? What happens when Adam finally goes boogie boarding? Was it really a good idea for Charlie to take candy from the doorstep of the witch's house? And what about the inter-school game of capture the flag played with stinky water balloons? Epic humor, horror and pungent stanks...The Zombie Cat is really two books in one: Rewind is seven stories, and The Stink Bomb War is a full length chapter book (novel). So, it counts as two books toward any reading-quota. Updated with a new Postscript by the author!Look for the audiobook with live bonus tracks.

Rhode Island is in Crisis!!You knew that already, didn't you? You've been hearing it for years.But haven't you wondered, since everyone knows there's a crisis, whycan't we just deal with it? Is it the powerful unions? Could it be ourliberal spending? Or might it be that the conventional story about whatails Rhode Island is just plain wrong?Join Tom Sgouros, independent journalist and editor of the Rhode IslandPolicy Reporter, in an examination of what's really going on in ourstate. Admire the bad statistics, willful ignorance, and astonishingblind spots behind the crazy policy choices our governments (andcitizens) make.Featuring:Budget demystification!State finance derring-do!Economic jiggery-pokery!Amaze your friends! Irritate your adversaries!Become a better advocate! Read this book!