Middle eastern books

The Middle East has long been known for its vibrant storytelling and arts. Here are some of the best authors to keep an eye out for.

This is a post that I’ve been mulling over in my head for days if not weeks and months. I’ve used this blog in the past to sort through my thoughts and feelings of world events, of events happening in my own life and in the life of my library. I have tried for a long time to keep my blog apolitical, but there comes a point where having a platform to speak means using it when you need to. Now, I’m not going to go straight to political posts (that’s not the type of person I am), so you won’t…

How Norway’s book sector thrives despite the country’s small population M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway Norway is a country of readers. Some 93 percent of the population reads books other than schoolbooks and required...

Guest post by book addict, literary consultant and blogger Sumaiyya Naseem! Sumaiyya is a bookworm and reading enthusiast from Jeddah and I've been following her awesome Sumaiyya books Instagram account for ages. I'm always in awe (and admittedly a bit jealous too) of how she has the time to…

The first book in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother whose betrayal is now their greatest threat. In the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens affinities in those who drink the misra tea. With an affinity for iron, seventeen-year-old Imani wields a dagger like no other…

Wondering what you should read this summer? Look no further than our top picks of books by Middle Eastern and North African writers – a list of unforgettable reads that will keep you captivated whether you’ve got a packed summer of travel planned, or are looking forward to balmy evenings lounging with a book at home. #MiddleEast #Books #Booklover #ReadingSuggestions

These incredible Middle Eastern cookbooks will take you on a culinary journey as you learn to recreate those fragrant, spiced dishes that we know and love.

Third instalment in Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful epic fantasy quartet: a series that lies somewhere between N. K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin, in which a powerful band of women must use all the powers at their disposal to defeat a dark and oppressive, patriarchal regime