(Fiction, 480 pp. 2021)
In this sequel to The Golem and the Jinni, set in New York City in the early years of the 20th century, the golem Chava Levy and the jinni Ahmad al-Hadid renew their relationship and confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world.
Guides and Resources for Readers
The Hidden Palace Discussion Questions from HarperCollins and the Jewish Community Library
The Hidden Palace Bibliography from the Jewish Community Library
Exploring the Characters and Setting from Helene Wecker
Reviews and Articles
Local Writers Helene Wecker and Nathaniel Deutsch Win 2021 National Jewish Book Awards, j. the Jewish News of Northern California, January 20, 2022
One Bay One Book Pick ‘The Hidden Palace’ Explores Assimilation Through Fantasy by Andrew Esensten, j. the Jewish News of Northern California, December 8, 2021
After Long Hiatus, Author Helene Wecker Resurrects Fans’ Beloved Golem and Jinni by Renee Ghert-Zand, The Times of Israel, July 31, 2021
Review by Paul Di Filippo, Locus, July 25, 2021
The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker Is a Measured, Gorgeous, Character-Driven Fantasy by Liz Bourke, Tor.com, July 9, 2021
Review by Michelle Wells, Story Musing, June 18, 2021
The Best Made-Up Worlds Are Made Up of Real Parts by Adam Rogers, Wired, June 10, 2021
Review by Will Byrnes, Fantasy Book Critic, June 10, 2021
Review by Michael Alec Rose, BookPage, June 8, 2021
Review by Matthue Roth, Jewish Book Council, June 2, 2021
Review in Publishers Weekly, March 26, 2021
Review in Kirkus Reviews, March 17, 2021
Interviews and Programs with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker in conversation with Angela Mi Young Hur, Harvard Bookstore, July 23, 2021 (video)
Talk by Helene Wecker, Commonwealth Club, July 21, 2021 (video)
Interview with Helene Wecker, Introvert Interrupted, June 24, 2021
Helene Wecker in conversation with Glenn Fleishman, Copperfield’s Books, June 16, 2021 (video)
Helene Wecker in conversation with Ellen Kushner, Book Passage, June 10, 2021 (video)
Interview with Helene Wecker, Polygon, May 28, 2021
