Here’s something to lift the Monday morning blues, maybe even get you a little high: The New Yorker has just published a new short story by Israeli writer Etgar Keret. (And it’s translated by Nathan Englander, no less—a literary twofer!)

In ‘One Gram Short,’ a nameless, neurotic, curiously passive Keretian protagonist goes on a quest for some weed to impress Shikma, the waitress at his local cafe who is a “fan of recreational drugs.” (Because asking her to a movie would be “too in-your-face,” ‘course.) This quest leads him to the apartment of a lawyer with cancer, a dramatic court appearance, a violent confrontation, and an… interesting ending. Look, no more vague spoilers. You can read the story—and listen to Keret’s lovely lispy reading—right here.

(Image: Martina Kenji)

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We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Jewish Book Council on their great Twitter Book Club series. We’re huge fans of the JBC (we love their Prosen People blog), and are excited to team up with them.

Here’s the deal: Every month or so, we’ll have an exciting author on Twitter with us discussing his or her new book. You can ask questions directly (we will be!) or just follow along in real-time our brand new hashtag #JLit. Check out the transcripts of some our favorite Twitter Book Clubs past: Nathan Englander, David Bezmozgis, and Dara Horn.

Tune in Tuesday, October 23, when Doreen Carvajal will be answering questions about her new book, The Forgetting River. We’ll be tweeting up a storm from 1:30-2:10 p.m., and we hope you will be too! Until then, you can find the full archive and game day rules here.

Twitter Book Club Schedule:

October 23, 1:30PM-2:10PM: Doreen Carvajal, The Forgetting River

November 20, 1:30PM-2:10PM: Shani Boianjiu, The People of Forever Are Not Afraid

December 12, 1:30PM-2:10PM: Jami Attenberg, The Middlesteins

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• Seth Rogen wants to audition for the real-life role of Tom Cruise’s girlfriend.

• Nathan Englander’s eyebrows are highly mobile, and other news about his new play.

• Over at the Hairpin, Esther Werdiger illustrates what happens when they run out of kosher meals on flights and you have to starve.

• Judy Blume announced on her blog that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy over the summer. We wish her a full recovery.

• A new biography of Philip Roth is in the works, written by Blake Bailey.

• Move over Jerry Seinfeld, here’s Comedians Walking and Getting Mani-Pedis:

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The high-energy, entertainment-rich, and thought-provoking evening features Nathan Englander, one of The New Yorker’s “20 Writers for the 21st Century,” interviewed by New York Times writer David Segal ; a concert by Jdub Records’ indie rock band DeLeon; text study; tastings from the Sixth & Rye food truck ; and Rabbi Shira Stutman as the emcee!

Stay late for THE TEN After 10, an “after party” unleashing provocative discussion until midnight.

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