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Jessica Cohen

JESSICA COHEN translates contemporary Israeli prose, poetry, and other creative work. She shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman, for her translation of A Horse Walks into a Bar, and has translated works by major Israeli writers, including Amos Oz, Etgar Keret, Ronit Matalon and Nir Baram.

Starred Audiobook Reviews for BUCKEYE, AUTOCORRECT, I LEAVE IT UP TO YOU, THE POISONED KING, ZOMROMCOM, ATMOSPHERE, and more (Sept 2025)

A new Read with Jenna pick. . . short stories from an ensemble cast. . . sequels in beloved fantasy series, inspiring nonfiction with some celebrity voices (hello, Idris Elba!)—and even some romances with zombies… and airplanes?! Be sure to check your digital collections for these recommended listens!

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