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The Matzah Ball - by Jean Meltzer (Paperback)

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  • A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY * POPSUGAR * BUSTLE * BUZZFEED * BOOKPAGE * GOODREADS MEMBERS"The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud...an all-around terrific read.
  • Author(s): Jean Meltzer
  • 416 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Jewish

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"Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she's hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah's not magical. It's not merry. It's not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel's determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy--Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven't seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah--and Jacob--in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze"--



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A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY * POPSUGAR * BUSTLE * BUZZFEED * BOOKPAGE * GOODREADS MEMBERS

"The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud...an all-around terrific read."--Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Oy! to the world


Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she's hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach.

But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah's not magical. It's not merry. It's not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel's determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy--Jacob Greenberg.

Though Rachel and Jacob haven't seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah--and Jacob--in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

"A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it."--Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk



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"The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud. It's witty, funny and an all-around terrific read."--Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A love letter to Judaism and an utterly charming romance. With two irresistible leads, a scene-stealing bubbe, and plenty of holiday magic, The Matzah Ball is a luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it."--Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

"Funny, bright, and lovingly crafted! The Matzah Ball healed a piece of me I didn't know was hurting."--Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment

"A trendsetter in holiday romances."--BookPage

"Delightful."--PopSugar

"I devoured this book like a batch of Jacob's Bubbe's Rugalach. It is the perfect blend of funny and magical but also tender and thoughtful. It lit me up like a menorah."--Jenny Bayliss, author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"A warm, heartfelt ode to self-acceptance, honesty, and tight-knit Jewish communities, The Matzah Ball gently--and rightfully--insists we don't need to be perfect or 'normal' to deserve and find love. The story was a true pleasure to read."--Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert

"Heartwarming, romantic, and funny. The Matzah Ball is simply a joy to read."--Sarah Morgenthaler, author of The Tourist Attraction

"A sparkling holiday romance told with both honesty and heart."--Kirkus

"Heartwarming and hilarious, The Matzah Ball is a fantastic, festive, fresh take on a holiday happily ever after."--Karen Schaler, Emmy Award-winning writer

"A funny, fresh holiday read to tickle your funny bone and warm your heart."--Sheila Roberts, New York Times bestselling author

"A laugh-out-loud treat. Written in bright, witty prose and with a heroine to root for, it's a light holiday concoction that delivers a deeper message about love and acceptance at the same time. The perfect addition to your holiday reading!"--Anita Hughes, author of Christmas in Vermont

"Grab a jelly doughnut and get ready for a holiday rom com unlike any other! The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer brings the fun while also delivering an important message about being true to yourself. A refreshing and delightful read."--Brenda Janowitz, author of The Grace Kelly Dress

"What do you get when you cross the holiday of Hanukkah with a summer camp feud on steroids and a slow-burn romance? You'll have to read this heartwarming novel to find out!"--Yaffa S. Santos, author of A Taste of Sage

"A charming holiday romance... This heartfelt rom-com should be unwrapped by people of all faiths this holiday season."--Publishers Weekly

"Meltzer's enemies-to-lovers debut romance hits all the high points... A fun read and a good addition to holiday romance collections."--Library Journal

"Fans of second-chance and holiday romances will find much to enjoy in this welcome variation on the holiday theme."--Booklist

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Jewish
Publisher: Mira Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jean Meltzer
Language: English
Street Date: September 28, 2021
TCIN: 82165704
UPC: 9780778311584
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-6740
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews
75% would recommend
4 recommendations

Biy this book!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Les - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Loved this book. Well written and funny.
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Holiday Fun

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bulldoglover - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Easy to read. Fun story…just what you need to get your into the holiday spirit!
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Sweet romance with great representation

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rhi - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Clean, Second Chance Romance; Alternating POV with Jewish & Invisible Chronic Illness representation Let me start off by saying that I am not Jewish, so I can only give an outside prospective on this story. I just adored this book! It was so nice to read a book that represents groups of people that is rarely represented. We were given a look into the Jewish Culture including words and phrases, but it was done in such a way that it was easy for someone outside of Judaism to understand. This such a sweet romance, it’s a mix between second chance romance & enemies-to-lovers. Both Rachel & Jacob struggle with insecurities in their own way and must overcome them to find happily ever after, though neither of them believe they deserve it.
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Okay holiday read

3 out of 5 stars
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MollyC - 4 years ago
The Matzah Ball was my first Hanukkah romance and it definitely won’t be my last. I loved reading and learning about the Jewish culture and holiday. It was my favorite part of the book and I would love to see more Hanukkah romances in the future. This book, like so many others I have read lately, has seemed more Women’s Fiction with a side of romance. I felt like I was reading more of a story of Rachel and her personal journey rather than a story about her and Jacob’s love story. The hardest part for me was Rachel was a very selfish and self centered character. Even at the very end I wanted to scream at her for only caring about herself and not her relationship with Jacob. TW: chronic illness The Matzah Ball is out now! Thank you @mirabooks for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review
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