I finally did it guys…. I found a holiday book that I didn’t want to put down! The Matzah Ball got me hooked. Rachel is sweet and funny, although she doesn’t always have the energy to show that side of her due to her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis). She secretly LOVES Christmas, including her career as a Christmas novelist. However, this get interesting when the publishing house asks their top holiday writer (who’s actually Jewish) to write a book focused on Hanukkah. Rachel is so unsure of this, so she ends up trying to attend Jacob’s (her childhood enemy) Matzah Ball Max for some good ole’ Jewish inspiration. The events of this book leaving me in hysterics at some points, both of laughter and sadness. I even felt some second hand embarrassment. Most notably, I love Rachel and Jacob (along with a soft spot for Bubbe Toby). I didn’t know much about Judaism or Hanukkah prior to this, so I’m thankful Meltzer gave me an opportunity to learn a bit about the holiday and traditions. Now I just want all of the snacks and dishes described. Overall, I’m quite happy I read this one and would highly recommend it 🕎