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Avi Steinberg

    Avi Steinberg ist ein Autor, dessen Debütwerk als eines der besten Bücher des Jahres ausgezeichnet wurde. Er trägt regelmäßig zu bedeutenden kulturellen und literarischen Veröffentlichungen bei und teilt seine aufschlussreichen Essays und Beobachtungen. Seine Schriften befassen sich oft mit unerwarteten Schauplätzen und dem außergewöhnlichen Leben, dem er auf seinen literarischen Erkundungen begegnet. Steinbergs unverwechselbare Stimme erfasst das Wesen der Menschlichkeit in einer Vielfalt von Erfahrungen.

    A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before
    Running the Books
    The Lost Book of Mormon
    • The Lost Book of Mormon

      A Quest for the Book That Just Might Be the Great American Novel

      • 288 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,5(2)Abgeben

      Avi Steinberg embarks on a unique journey through the locations mentioned in The Book of Mormon, blending travelogue with personal exploration. His quest takes him from Jerusalem to ancient Mayan ruins and upstate New York, ultimately reaching Missouri, the purported site of Eden. Along the way, he confronts both Joseph Smith's complexities and his own. This genre-bending work is witty and thought-provoking, examining the human drive to create stories and highlighting the enduring impact of narrative.

      The Lost Book of Mormon
    • Running the Books

      The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarian

      • 416 Seiten
      • 15 Lesestunden
      3,7(53)Abgeben

      Avi Steinberg navigates his post-college life as a freelance obituary writer, feeling lost compared to his peers. Seeking purpose and benefits, he takes a job at a Boston prison library, where he encounters a diverse cast of inmates, including con men and minor prophets. Through their interactions, he explores themes of connection and redemption while sharing their poignant stories with humor and insight. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into prison culture and one man's quest for identity amidst the chaos.

      Running the Books
    • This clever debut picture book from a New Yorker cartoonist tells three zany tales at the same time, while teaching kids how to write their own story.

      A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before