A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This clever debut picture book from a New Yorker cartoonist tells three zany tales at the same time, while teaching kids how to write their own story.
Avi Steinberg Book order
Avi Steinberg is an author whose debut work was recognized as a Best Book of the Year. He is a regular contributor to prominent cultural and literary publications, sharing his insightful essays and observations. His writing often delves into unexpected settings and the extraordinary lives he encounters in his literary explorations. Steinberg's distinctive voice captures the essence of humanity across a diverse range of experiences.
- 2024
- 2015
The Lost Book of Mormon
A Quest for the Book That Just Might Be the Great American Novel
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Avi Steinberg embarks on a unique journey through the locations mentioned in The Book of Mormon, blending travelogue with personal exploration. His quest takes him from Jerusalem to ancient Mayan ruins and upstate New York, ultimately reaching Missouri, the purported site of Eden. Along the way, he confronts both Joseph Smith's complexities and his own. This genre-bending work is witty and thought-provoking, examining the human drive to create stories and highlighting the enduring impact of narrative.
- 2011
Avi Steinberg navigates his post-college life as a freelance obituary writer, feeling lost compared to his peers. Seeking purpose and benefits, he takes a job at a Boston prison library, where he encounters a diverse cast of inmates, including con men and minor prophets. Through their interactions, he explores themes of connection and redemption while sharing their poignant stories with humor and insight. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into prison culture and one man's quest for identity amidst the chaos.