Shylock's Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice's Jews and the Ghetto.

The article provides reviews of several recent adult titles focusing on Jewish history, culture, and Holocaust memoirs. It highlights Harry Freedman's *Shylock's Venice*, a detailed history of the Venice Ghetto from the 16th to 18th centuries, exploring the social, economic, and intellectual life of its Jewish residents. Tony Bernard's *The Ghost Tattoo* is a memoir based on extensive interviews with his Holocaust survivor father, revealing complex personal and historical experiences including involvement with the Jewish police and Auschwitz. Additionally, Naama Shefi and Devra Ferst's *The Jewish Table* presents a collection of diverse Jewish recipes and family stories, emphasizing culinary traditions linked to Jewish holidays and diasporic journeys. These works are recommended for libraries specializing in Jewish history, Holocaust studies, and cultural heritage.