The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more.

Now in its 45th year, the Festival is nationally recognized for both its excellence and its size - it is one of the largest in the country with more than 10,000 audience members annually. People from all backgrounds and religions come to Festival events to hear premier speakers, share their thoughts, and ask questions.

Schedule of Events:

1:00 pm: Historical Fiction Panel

Emily Matchar - In the Shadow of the Greenbrier: A Novel

Immerse yourself in Emily Matcher's evocative family saga set in the heart of Appalachia. Through richly drawn characters and intricate storytelling, Matcher explores themes of love, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family, creating a narrative that resonates with emotional depth and historical authenticity.

Michael J. Cooper - Wages of Empire: A Novel

Michael J. Cooper recounts the harrowing journey of a young man navigating the tumultuous landscape of World War I and its complex origins in Ottoman Palestine. With gripping prose and vivid imagery, Cooper's narrative sheds light on the human experiences that shaped this pivotal moment in history, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.

Location: The J, Mirowitz Performing Arts Center

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