Swell

Jill Eisenstadt's new novel dives into the vulnerabilities of a family and their city as they navigate major life changes and unexpected visitors. When Sue Glassman agrees to convert to Judaism and move her family into a haunted Rockaway house, tensions rise with the arrival of her uninvited grandmother and a protective neighbor, revealing the complexities of family, history, and community. Filled with dark humor and sharp observations, the story explores how lives are shaped by both past and present upheavals.