Stay in the Hanukkah bubble with a facilitated discussion of Love You a Latke, a Jewish holiday romance by Amanda Elliot. Abby, a grumpy coffee shop owner, agrees to fake-date cheerfully optimistic Seth, the only Jewish guy in her small Vermont tourist town--IF he'll help her plan the Hanukkah festival she's been voluntold to take on. She falls for him and for her Jewish cultural observances while in NYC to meet his family and source vendors.

This novel has delicious descriptions of fusion food and lighthearted tropes (black cat/golden retriever, just one bed, fake dating) but also deals with imposter syndrome, abusive parents, grappling with Judaism, and navigating obligations to work, friends, and parents.

Readers who finish the book will get the most out of the discussion; otherwise, be prepared for spoilers. Please borrow a copy from your local public library or purchase in advance through BookShop.org; an audio version is available at libro.fm .

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Beth Gallaway Schreiber is a Jew by choice who's a sucker for a great love story. She's a librarian, teacher, trainer, and consultant, and a member of Core Team for the 2025 National Havurah Committee Summer Institute. She publishes book reviews (mostly romance) at www.hiplibrariansbookblog.com