More about Lisa Solod’s novel, Shivah, which will be available for sale & signing at The Book Lady table the evening of the event:

When Leah's mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it becomes clear that there will be no reconciliation with the woman who has played a big and dangerous role in her life. As Leah chronicles her mother's descent into nothingness, she both recreates and mourns the life her
mother might have led.

Constructed in seven parts to mimic the seven days of Shivah, the Jewish period of mourning wherein the mourners enter the home of the bereaved and sit and pray with them, Shivah contains a spiritual and emotional journey marked by joy, happiness, peace, true knowledge and, ultimately, understanding.

More About The Venue:

Located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia on beautiful Monterey Square, Congregation Mickve Israel, founded in 1733, is the third oldest Jewish congregation in America. The first synagogue, constructed in 1820, was the first synagogue built in Georgia. The magnificent sanctuary, completed in 1878, features unique gothic style architecture and led Condé Nast Traveler to name Congregation Mickve Israel one of the 15 Most Beautiful Synagogues in the World. Being so deeply rooted in Savannah’s history, Congregation Mickve Israel is a thriving, active Reform Jewish synagogue as well as a captivating historical site for both the Jewish community and visitors from across the globe.