Celebrating 11 Years of Bringing Authors and Books to Our Community

The Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival brings a showcase of Jewish authors and books of Jewish content to our community. We strive to enrich, entertain and engage the members of our community while providing opportunities to come together for experiences that are both educational and social.

 

BECOME A BOOK FESTIVAL PATRON

As a result of the generosity of our Patrons and Sponsors, the Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival has become one of the top Jewish Book Festivals in the country. Please consider being a Patron for another outstanding Jewish Book Festival. 

  • Guaranteed admission to all book festival events.
  • Reserved seating at all events. RSVP is required at least 48 hours before the event to guarantee your reserved seating.
  • Acknowledgement at the event, in the Fed Star and in the Jewish Book Festival eblasts.
  • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Jewish Book Festival above and beyond the cost of event admission.
  • Face value of nine events totals to $285, which allows $215 to be tax deductible.
  • Guaranteed admission to all book festival events. 
  • Preferred seating at all events. RSVP is required at least 48 hours before the event to guarantee your preferred seating.
  • Acknowledgment at the event, in the Fed Star and in the Jewish Book Festival eblasts. 
  • Knowing that you are supporting the Jewish Book Festival
  • Guaranteed admission to all book festival events. 
  • Acknowledgment at the event, in the Fed Star and in the Jewish Book Festival eblasts.

2025 - 2026  JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL EVENTS

Twice by Mitch Albom will present at Temple Shalom

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
$45 and includes a signed copy 

A moving novel in which a man, haunted by regret over a lost love, is miraculously given one day to live his life over again.  Mitch Albom is an internationally bestselling author of inspirational fiction and nonfiction, including Tuesdays with Morrie. His works explore hope, meaning, and human connection. Watch the trailer HERE.

Exclusive Sponsor: Ginsberg Eye

One in Six Million by Amy Fish

Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

A childless couple finds an abandoned baby in 1942 Poland. Pinned to her blanket is her name—Maria—and birth date. The couple raise her as their own, but Maria yearns to know her true identity. This true story reveals how that came to pass. Amy Fish is an author and storyteller known for memoir and narrative nonfiction. She often focuses on themes of justice, resilience, and moral courage.

Legacy of Lies by Lew Paper

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

A former FBI agent witnesses the abduction of Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa from a restaurant parking lot in 1975 and then has to decide what he should do. Lew Paper is a lawyer and author of nine books, blending meticulous historical research with narrative drive, often exploring American politics and untold true stories.

Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

A propulsive, never-before-told story of one family's shocking involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and the pivotal role they played in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Christine Kuehn is a historian and writer specializing in Holocaust-era biographies, committed to preserving survivor stories and bringing lesser-known acts of resistance to light.

Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

Historical fiction following intertwined lives in 1960s Bombay, where ambition, forbidden romance, and cultural change collide against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing India. Alka Joshi is the bestselling author of The Henna Artist. Born in India and raised in the U.S., she writes vivid, sensory novels rooted in Indian history and culture.

Exclusive Sponsor: Women's Cultural Alliance

3..2..1…We’re on the Air  by Robert Steinfeld

Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

A memoir from a seasoned TV producer recounting behind-the-scenes moments from live broadcasts, celebrity interviews, newsroom crises, and the evolving world of television journalism. Robert Steinfeld is a veteran television producer and media executive with decades of experience in broadcast news, talk shows, and special event programming.

Sponsor: Men's Cultural Alliance

We Would Never by Tova Mirvis

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

A gripping true-crime story of a close-knit religious community shattered when a shocking act forces members to confront loyalty, betrayal, and the limits of justice. Tova Mirvis is the author of several novels and memoirs exploring themes of faith, identity, and belonging, often drawing from her Orthodox Jewish upbringing.

Louis Graveraet Kaufman  by Ann Berman

Monday, March 30 @ 1 p.m.
$30

Biography of the influential banker who shaped U.S. finance in the early 20th century, guided the growth of major institutions, and became a notable philanthropist. Ann Berman is a writer and historian whose work focuses on American financial history, business leaders, and their cultural contributions.

Carole King by Jane Eisner

Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 1 p.m.
$30

The life of the groundbreaking singer-songwriter who redefined American pop, from her Brill Building hits to her landmark album Tapestry and decades of musical influence. Jane Eisner is an award-winning journalist and author, known for her deep cultural profiles and leadership as former editor-in-chief of The Forward.

Exclusive Sponsor: Gulfshore Playhouse

SPONSORSHIPS

Thank you to the 2025-2026 sponsors of the 

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Most authors appearing at the Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival are members of the Jewish Book Council Network.