The Hidden Palace: A Tale of the Golem and the Jinni
Helene Wecker will discuss The Hidden Palace, her long-anticipated sequel to her fascinating, debut novel, The Golem and the Jinni , a magical yet historical tale about immigrant New York. The combination of Arabic and Jewish mythology made the novel particularly intriguing to many readers. The Golem and the Jinni was an Amazon Editor Top 20 Pick and received numerous awards, including the Amazon Spotlight Debut, Indie Next Pick, Entertainment Weekly, Audible books, Kirkus Reviews, and others.
A Midwest native, Wecker holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in fiction writing from Columbia University. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and children.
MLF: Middle East
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United States
Helene Wecker
MFA, Author, The Hidden Palace: A Tale of the Golem and the Jinni
Benafsheh Keynoush
Vice Chair. Middle East Member-Led Forum, The Commonwealth Club—Moderator
