Rana Asfour

Why FRIENDSHIP?

Why FRIENDSHIP?

TMR's October issue examines the multifaceted nature of friendship — intimate or communal, joyful or bittersweet.

3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
10 Arab Novels Celebrating the Power of Friendship

10 Arab Novels Celebrating the Power of Friendship

A book list that explores the many shades of friendship: From heartwarming connections to tumultuous trials and redemptive...

3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
Girl, Cat, Wolf Under the Bed

Girl, Cat, Wolf Under the Bed

An exploration of our connections with animal symbols delves into how they intertwine with themes of fear, survival,...

5 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Dina Shehata, Rana Asfour
10 Books for OUT OF OUR MINDS

10 Books for OUT OF OUR MINDS

A curated collection of fiction and non-fiction exploring the ways political and social unrest impacts mental health in...

5 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa—a Review

The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa—a Review

A tale set in the near-future exploring the world of banned books, repressed imaginations, dreams, and desires.

4 JULY 2025 • By Rana Asfour
Always Beware of Dogs by Samir Kacimi — An Excerpt

Always Beware of Dogs by Samir Kacimi — An Excerpt

By creatively blending elements of fantasy, Kacimi's new novel offers readers a fresh lens through which to view...

6 JUNE 2025 • By Samir Kacimi, Rana Asfour
Read These Books by Arab American Authors

Read These Books by Arab American Authors

An inspiring collection of remarkable titles to mark Arab American Heritage Month in the US, showcasing vibrant culture...

4 APRIL 2025 • By Rana Asfour, Jordan Elgrably
TMR’s Top 10 Must-Read Memoirs in 2025

TMR’s Top 10 Must-Read Memoirs in 2025

A curated selection of memoirs for 2025 featuring captivating stories that provide deep insight into the human experience.

7 FEBRUARY 2025 • By Rana Asfour
The Closed Door—Return to Syria

The Closed Door—Return to Syria

After 13 years away, writer Odai Al Zoubi returns to Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, aiming to...

7 FEBRUARY 2025 • By Odai Al Zoubi, Rana Asfour
Return to Damascus…the Long Road Home

Return to Damascus…the Long Road Home

A son of Hama — a former prisoner and now a TV correspondent — takes his first steps...

13 DECEMBER 2024 • By Zaher Omareen, Rana Asfour
“Ghosts of Farsis”—a cyberpunk story

“Ghosts of Farsis”—a cyberpunk story

 The story is part of Hussein Fawzy's cyberpunk story collection “Graduation Project” recently published by Waziz House.

6 DECEMBER 2024 • By Hussein Fawzy, Rana Asfour
Top 10 Books to Read this Fall

Top 10 Books to Read this Fall

Editors recommend their top ten titles to read this season, from novels set in Egypt, Zanzibar, Oman and...

13 SEPTEMBER 2024 • By Rana Asfour, Malu Halasa
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