Holy Shift: A Love Story in Code
About this ebook
Chana-Malka lives by codes: the ones dictated by her Orthodox Jewish upbringing, and the ones she writes as a computer scientist. She can debug software, but when it comes to forbidden desires, family expectations, and the chaos of her own heart, she’s stuck in an infinite loop. She dates Mr. Right: safe, steady, and mother approved. But can’t stop wanting Dr. Wrong: brilliant, bizarre, and inexplicably magnetic. Meanwhile, Yitzy, her lifelong coach of a father and Sophie, her built-in surveillance system of a mother, seem to have a direct line to God and all her business. When Chana-Malka’s worlds collide, sex doesn’t liberate her. Religion doesn’t protect her. AI doesn’t save her. Family doesn’t rescue her. With humor, heart, and a whole lot of chaos, Chana-Malka must learn how to write her own code. Because some crashes aren’t just inevitable—they’re transformative.
About the author
Holy Shift is Simi Monheit’s second novel. Kirkus Reviews named her debut, The Goldie Standard, one of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2024.When she isn’t authoring books, Simi is an active member of the Kindertransport Association, where she presents her family’s history in local schools to educate students about the enduring importance of tolerance and its relevance today. She also leads writing workshops, helping attendees craft their own family stories. She believes deeply in learning through storytelling—and in the power of sharing our stories with one another. She lives in Los Gatos, California.
