"The lethal latkes is not a murder mystery." -The New York Times

She owns the only restaurant in Chelm.
He's the wisest man in this village of fools.
Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair.

From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist, A HANUKKAH PRESENT

"Our readers love Mark Binder's Chelm stories. They stop me at events and tell me how much they enjoy them, and how funny they are. People have said they're delightful and whimsical." - Jewish Herald Voice

Weddings and celebrations, stories of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah and Passover, this brief novel of stories has it all. Themes include the importance of exercise for seniors, maintaining your identity, the challenge of work and relationships, and of course the joy of eating good food.

MEDIA WORD ABOUT MARK BINDER'S CHELM TALES

"...lively and entertaining tales" - AudioFile Magazine

"Wired Words/Electric Prose" - Providence Phoenix

"the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant." - Jewish Book World