Doron Shinar is an Israeli writer.

Doron Shinar is an Israeli writer known for his unique and captivating storytelling style. His books often explore themes of love, loss, family, and the complexities of . human relationships

Shinar's books have received positive reviews for their engaging storytelling, vivid characters, and exploration of universal themes. They offer a glimpse into Israeli society and culture while also resonating with readers from diverse backgrounds.

Doron's first published work was "Chalonot Nemuchim" (Low Windows View), edited by Yael Shachnai, published in 2016 by Kinneret Zmora-Bitan. The book caught the public attention and received positive reaction by the critics. It was also cited on Haaretz's Best Sellers list for several weeks. The book tells the incredible story of a small restaurant in down-town Tel Aviv in the '80s, its unusual boss, Grandma Jenya, and her lost and then found grandchild that grew to be a person with unique superpowers and talents.

In 2017, his second book "Don’t Count Chickens", edited by Haya Landa, was published by Arie Nir/Modan. It is a fiction mystery and espionage book, taking place in countries along the Silk-Road, involving corrupted local officials, Israeli technology, American v. Russian financing, the Israeli Ambassador, his dead lover, and his ex-Mossad wife.

In 2018 his third book "The Sordid History of the Pasternak Family", edited by Tamar Bialik, was published by Kinneret, Zamora-Bitan, Dvir. This novel takes place during the Six-Day War in 1967 and follows the lives of the Pasternak family in Tel Aviv. It explores themes of family secrets, love, and the impact of war on individuals and society. The book conveys the imaginary history of an uncommon, unorthodox family of crooks and its unbelievable fate. The book received excellent reviews, including in the Israel Hayom literature supplement, where Shinar was described as "a unique and outstanding new voice in Hebrew literature."

In 2019 his fourth book, "Always Her" (Tamid Hee) edited by Tamar Bialik, was published by Kinneret, Zamora-Bitan, Dvir. This book delves into the enduring love story of Joseph (Yume) and Edna (Din Din), following their journey from their first meeting in a youth camp to their lifelong bond. The story is set in the 1980s and is deeply rooted in the southern region of Israel.  The story transpires in the '80s and is rooted deeply in the south of Israel.

His fifth book "A Soldier's Pursuit" (Mah Chayal Mevakesh), edited by Tamar Bialik, was published by Kinneret, Zamora-Bitan, Dvir in 2021. This book tells the story of young men serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. While it focuses on the challenges and experiences of military life, it also delves into themes of human connection, dreams, love, and the search for meaning. The book tells the story of young men recruited to serve in the IDF, but its core is the combat aspects (as one might expect) but on human interaction, dreams, love and desire for affection, human connection, camaraderie, and forgiveness.  It’s a very personal and even intimate story told from the eyes of a young man in the late '70s (although not based on a singular true story).

In March 2022 Doron Published his sixth book and the first one for the YOUNG READERS  (age 7-13) named A MYSTERY IN THE SCHOOL'S BASEMENT, 4 youngsters uncover a mystery in their first day at a new school, and help the police to capture serious criminals and a few school teachers involved.

IN 2023 the 2nd part of the incredible group of 4 lead by Tamar, named The Disappearance of a Schoolboy, in which the 5th graders go on a mission to find and rescue their younger friends from his dysfunctional father and the returning criminals they met in the previous book. the 3rd book of the series is expected to be published during next year, 2025.

"Happy Shulamit", edited by Tamar Bialik, was published by Kinneret, Zmora in November 2022. This is the tale of Shulamit, Shuli for short, living a happy and content life and a wife and mother and a daughter in-law, till one morning when she visits the local library and meets a man from her past, all memories suddenly awaken and her happiness is challenged.

"His Fater's Diary", (or in the Hebrew "Lily not a Bride") edited by Tamar Bialik, was published by Kinneret, Zmora in 2023. A father bequeaths to his son with whom he has no relationship his diary as an inheritance after his death and orders him to publish it as a book. While handling the diary, the father's relationships with various women are revealed, including the narrator's mother, when one of them turns out to be a factor that will become extremely important in the narrator's own life in his ability to change his own life from end to end. The book received rave reviews and popularity among readers.

Towards the end of 2023 Doron wrote and published a small optimistic book for ages 1 till 5 "Gaia loves the sun". it has an English version not yet published, here is a sample:

Gaia loves animals that are easy to pat.

She loves Dogs, Rabbits, Cats,

even porcupines-

are pets to pat…

if they lay on their back.

Some animals,

are not easy to pat.

For example, Owls. Or Giraffes. Or Elephants.

But not baby Elephants.

 

Doron was born in Tel Aviv. He grew up on a Kibbutz in the Negev. As a child, he wrote for the youth magazine Maariv LaNoar, and published in the (then) children's magazines Haaretz Shelanu and Mishmar LeYeladim. At a later stage he wrote for "Chotam", supplement of the then daily newspaper Al Hamishmar, edited by Rubik Rosenthal, in which he had a column called "Reshimot Shchorot" (blacklists) of pseudo-current stories.

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Doron spent a few years of his youth in London, returned to the Kibbutz, then Served in the IDF as a combat soldier, completing his engagement with the rank of Major. He studied at the Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University, and received Attorney license as a Lawyer in 1989. In 1994, he left his position as a partner at a partner in a leading law firm and founded his own law firm. As a lawyer, he practiced commercial law, specializing in finance, capital markets and corporate law. In 2008  he retired from full practice in law to establish and manage his own business initiatives in different areas of the world, including Uzbekistan, the country which its regime and business environment inspired "Don’t Count Chickens". Today Doron serves as a director on the board of few companies and as counsel to investors seeking to invest in Israel, but he devotes most of his time to his literature career.

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Doron lives in Tel Aviv, married to Ruth, and is the father of two daughters and recently became a grandfather to 2 lovely granddaughters.