The Library at Temple Israel

Mahjong at Mara’s, by Debra Green

Seventeen years after losing the love of her life on 9/11, Lila, a nurse’s aide, and her teenage son Dante find solace in unlikely companions— a group of Mahjong-playing octogenarians. This novel contains an endearing and diverse cast of characters set in suburban New Jersey.

Mahjong player or not I think you will enjoy this heartwarming story.

Author visit at the Scarsdale Adult School on May 3, 2024.  See site for more information.

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