The Books List
“The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution.” Gregory Zuckerman will discuss his book about mathematician Jon Simons, who pioneered the era of the algorithm. March 19, 7:30 p.m. [words] Bookstore, Maplewood, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500
Donald & Ruth Kahn Book and Author Event. The three authors appearing include Talia Carner, author of “The Third Daughter,” fiction inspired by the true story of young Jewish girls from Russia who become victims of sex trafficking in Buenos Aires. Eileen Pollack is the author of “The Professor of Immortality,” a crime thriller and family drama inspired by the Unabomber. Cherise Wolas’ novel “The Family Tabor” explores the price paid for second chances when family members are forced to confront the falsehoods upon which their lives are built. March 22, 10 a.m. Free. Refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, neveshalom.net, 732-548-2238
“Uprooting the Poison Tree.” Myra Weiner, a toxicologist and member of The Jewish Center, will discuss her recently published memoir. March 22, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. The Jewish Center, Princeton, thejewishcenter.org, 609-921-0100, ext. 200
“Rescue Board.” Holocaust historian Rebecca Erbelding pieces together years of research and newly uncovered archival materials to tell the dramatic story of America’s little-known efforts to save the Jews of Europe. April 21, 12:30 p.m. Free. JCC MetroWest, West Orange, jccmetrowest.org, 973-530-3915
“Feast Your Eyes.” A compelling and original story about a female photographer grappling with ambition and motherhood, a balancing act familiar to women of every generation. May 1, 1 p.m. $10 for guests; members free. JCC MetroWest, West Orange, jccmetrowest.org, 973-530-3915
“Mengele: Unmasking the Angel of Death.” David G. Marwell discusses his book that details the search for Mengele’s remains. June 1, 6 p.m. Labyrinth Books, Princeton, labyrinthbooks.com, 609-497-1600
“From Left To Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, The New York Intellectuals, and the Politics of Jewish History.” Nancy Sinkoff and Esther Schor discuss the life and work of Lucy Dawidowicz and the politics of Jewish history in the post-war years. June 28, 6 p.m. Labyrinth Books, Princeton, labyrinthbooks.com, 609-497-1600
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