Larry Beinhart

Larry Beinhart (born 1947 in New York City) – American author and screenwriter. In “The Librarian”, the protagonist is a Jewish librarian named David Goldberg, who works at a college library in Washington D.C. plot develops around his character and the situations he finds himself in after taking on an unusual job. In “Salvation Boulevard”, a Jewish lawyer plays a key role. Beinhart’s work often incorporates a wide range of social and political themes, and sources mention that he covers topics like racism and antisemitism within his novels. His narratives often aim to challenge ideas about God, politics, and morality through specific circumstances and character interactions. While Beinhart has addressed “Jews” as a subject in his writing, he has stated that his own personal “Religion” is “No”. His interest is in using different worldviews to drive his narratives. [Google/AI]

Beinhart, Larry, (The Librarian [pb, Bold Type Books, 2004]) 978-1560256366

Beinhart, Larry, (Salvation Boulevard [hc, Nation Books, 2008] 978-1568584119 [pb, Nation Books, 2009] 978-1568584324