Kol Shalom’s next book selection is The Moor’s Last Sigh, by acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. The sprawling novel recounts the rise, decline, and plunge to extinction of an ancient and complicated Portuguese merchant family, against the background of 20th century India. Discussions are informal and readers are welcome whenever they can participate. Upcoming: The Last Interview, by Israeli novelist Eshkol Nevo, discussion May 16.