Kaddish.com

This is a delightful, short novel that deals with grief and religion. I really enjoy Jewish literature, principally the works of Michael Chabon and Etgar Keret, and this novel was the most deeply steeped in the religion itself of any that I've read. Its themes, however, are relatable to anyone, and include the obligations of belonging to families and communities. I had the pleasure of seeing Englander at the Virginia Festival of the Book last year, and he is one of the most energetic and engaging authors I've ever met. While Kaddish.com is full of humor, it is much more subdued and restrained than his last novel, and drew on his talent as a superb short story writer.