“Another lovely read from Lara Reznik! Bagels and Salsa is a little bit sequel to Ms. Reznik's wonderful book The Girl From Long Guyland, but mostly a standalone delight about clash of cultures. As with all her novels there are also plenty of fun subplot twists and turns. I wanted more.”
“Schmear and far: Bagels & Salsa is a bi-cultural love story set in New York and New Mexico She’s got a saucy love story!”
“. . . Reznik draws on some elements of her real life in this novel and the humorous details of Jewish and Hispanic family life ring true, offered with a smattering of Yiddish and Spanish dialogue. The author tells a simple love story, but she structures the novel to provide a panoramic view of her characters. This is her second book featuring Laila as a protagonist. … Reznik stays true to her theme of overcoming cultural differences. Overall, the story is well-paced, with scenes of excitement and danger.” —Kirkus Reviews