David Herman

The book that started it all

David Herman on the first great American Jewish novel

Alexander Baron: The forgotten great British novelist

David Herman welcomes a revival of interest in the man hailed as a great novelist in the 1950s

Book review: Prelude to a Certain Midnight

Gerald Kersh was a best-selling author in the 1940s, but his work is now forgotten. David Herman hails a reissue for a new generation.

Book Review: Dinner at the Centre of the Earth

'A dark, profound meditation on the state of Israel and also a gripping thriller, full of twists and moral ambiguity, it is an absolute joy to read.'

Book review: Basket of Deplorables

David Herman enjoys Tom Rachman's smartly satirical tales.

Book review: Nicole Krauss Forest Dark

David Herman isn't impressed by a very literary novel

A narrative of wonders

David Herman has high praise for Jonathan Levi's novel, which has taken 15 years to find a British publisher.

Lies, damned lies — and relationships

Two very different novels, both about secrets and betrayal.

Review: Howard Jacobson's Pussy

David Herman enjoys a dark satire written quickly in response to Trump's election

Michael Chabon's salt beef stories

One of America's leading writers has written one of his most Jewish books. David Herman interviewed Michael Chabon over salt beef and latkes.

Reshapes of Roth

Why no more glittering prizes?