Recommendations for 2018 books of Jewish themed fiction.

'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon is also a notable one. Set in an alternate history where a temporary Jewish settlement was established in Alaska, it weaves together elements of noir detective fiction with Jewish culture, exploring themes of diaspora, identity, and community.

For young readers, 'The Adventures of K'tonton' is quite popular. It features a little Jewish boy and his magical adventures, which introduce young readers to Jewish values and traditions in a fun way.

I highly recommend 'The Seven-Per - Cent Solution' by Nicholas Meyer. It's a fictional account that involves Sherlock Holmes in an old Hollywood - like mystery. It has all the elements of a great mystery set against the backdrop of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's early days.

A notable one is 'The Sisters Weiss' which explored family dynamics within a Jewish family. It shows how traditions, secrets, and modern life collide in the context of a Jewish - American family.

One of the top Jewish fiction books is 'The Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon. It tells a story set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Comic Books and also delves into Jewish-American experiences.

Often, they explore themes of faith and religious identity. Jewish characters in these fictions are usually grappling with their relationship to God and the teachings of Judaism.

One of the best is 'The Chosen' by Chaim Potok. It beautifully explores the friendship between two boys from different Jewish traditions in Brooklyn. Another great one is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, which tells the story of the Holocaust in a unique graphic novel format. 'My Name is Asher Lev' is also highly regarded. It delves into the life of a young Hasidic Jew struggling with his artistic desires against the backdrop of his religious community.

Many also deal with the theme of identity. Jews have a rich and complex history, and these books explore how characters grapple with their Jewish identity in different contexts, whether it's in a modern Western society or during historical events like the Diaspora or the Holocaust.

Another is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It's a unique graphic novel that uses animals to represent different groups during the Holocaust, with Jews as mice. It's a very powerful and moving account of that dark time in Jewish history.

Jewish fiction books typically have a rich use of Jewish culture and heritage. This can include the use of Yiddish words and phrases, references to religious ceremonies and holidays. They often have complex characters that are grappling with issues such as assimilation. Some Jewish fiction books may also have a sense of humor that is unique to the Jewish experience, using self - deprecating or ironic humor to deal with difficult situations. And they frequently explore the relationship between the individual and the larger Jewish community, whether in a small shtetl or in a modern urban setting.