Bee Season

Bee Season follows nine-year-old Eliza Naumann as her unexpected success in school competitions sparks her family's complex dynamics. Her father, deeply immersed in Jewish mysticism, and her distant mother become entwined in her journey, with family secrets and ambitions coming to the forefront. Through Eliza's experiences, the novel explores themes of family, identity, and spiritual pursuit. Myla Goldberg's debut masterfully captures the nuanced emotions and transformative moments within a modern family story.