The Black Hole Pastrami

Sixteen linked short stories that explore love, loss, family, and cultural legacies in this imaginative
engaging debut. The stories, written in first person, have the feeling of autobiography, with many
examining family relations and Ukrainian Jewish heritage. The tales range from heartbreakingly
poignant to hilariously humorous.

Jeffrey Feingold’s stories have been nominated for the Pen America Short Story Prize for Emerging

Writers, the Pushcart Prize, and The Best American Short Stories; finalist for the Eyelands Book
Awards in Greece; shortlisted for the Exeter Story Prize; and winner of London’s Superlative
literary journal annual short story prize.

"Satisfying and often joyful…" – Forward Reviews
"Inventive and emotionally observant writing." – Kirkus Reviews
"Feingold writes with tremendous charm …" – Indie Reader