Eight Dates and Nights, Betsy Aldredge
Eight Dates and Nights, Betsy Aldredge
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Eight Dates and Nights

Author: Betsy Aldredge

Narrator: Tara Sands

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2023


Synopsis

From menorahs to moments of magic in Texas--fall in love this Festival of Lights with this cozy holiday romance!

New Yorker Hannah Levin is allergic to exactly two things, horses and tinsel. Unfortunately, she’s surrounded by both when she’s snowed in at her grandmother’s home in a small Texas town.

Super lonely, missing latkes and reliable Wi-Fi, Hannah wanders into an old deli where she meets the only other Jewish teen around, Noah, who happens to be equal parts adorable and full of annoying, over the top festival of lights spirit that he’s determined to share with Hannah one itchy Hanukkah sweater at a time.

As the days pass—and a spectacularly memorable kiss following Noah’s made up game of truth or dare dreidel takes place—Hannah begins to wonder if maybe there’s more to Hanukkah than she thought. . .

About The Author

Betsy Aldredge is a former magazine editor turned communications professional who has worked in the non-profit sector, the arts, and the Jewish community, including several years at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. She is the co-author of Sasquatch, Love, and Other Imaginary Things. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughter, and rescued cats and dog, who all hog the couch.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on January 01, 2024

My first book of the year turned out to be a really great story centred around the eight days of Hanukkah. The food descriptions alone are worth the read. Latkes sound absolutely delicious, fried potato patty’s with sour cream…yes please. I learned a lot about Hanukkah and various Jewish traditions,......more

Goodreads review by norah on January 23, 2024

thanks to NetGalley for the eARC ⭐️=2 | 😘=2 | 🤬=1 | 12+ thoughts: the best (and only good) part of this book was its exploration of rural vs urban Jewish culture in the US––interesting stuff I wasn’t even aware of––but it was put into the context of an incredibly cringe-worthy teenage romance that was......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on November 26, 2023

3.5 stars rounded up......more

Goodreads review by Mary on January 10, 2024

I was trolling so many lists to find Christmas books for the 2023 season, and I randomly came across Eight Dates and Nights by Betsy Aldredge and thought I would give it a shot. While a little cheesy at times, this was an adorable Jewish YA romance that gave me all the holiday and cozy feels! It is......more

Goodreads review by Deke on November 29, 2023

Cute, short and sweet—a gentle romcom featuring Hanukkah!......more


Quotes

"Fans of Hannah Reynolds and readers who like a little canoodling with their knishes will melt like grilled cheese on challah over this seasonal romance."—Booklist

"YA readers who are looking for a quick, light romance will enjoy this holiday read, with its refreshing Hanukkah theme."—SLJ

"Infectious holiday zest."—PW

"A sweet coming-of-age holiday story!"—Woman's World

"A Jewish-themed romance that is sure to appeal."—Lilith Magazine