This SWANA-specific reading list includes works centered on changing landscapes, environmental crisis, displacement, and resistance.
4 SEPTEMBER 2026 • By Rana Asfour
This exclusive translated excerpt blends realism and the surreal against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Sudan.
4 SEPTEMBER 2026 • By Hamed Al-Nazir, Rana Asfour
Each book listed explores the Mediterranean in its own way; sometimes it commands center stage, at others, it...
1 MAY 2026 • By Rana Asfour
A curated collection of books that explore how our language shapes who we are and how we connect...
5 MARCH 2026 • By Rana Asfour
A diverse selection of forthcoming and noteworthy books that shed light on Palestine from multiple perspectives, highlighting resilience.
30 JANUARY 2026 • By Rana Asfour
These ten novels—all steeped in uncertainty, grit, shadowy streets, and moral ambiguity—encapsulate the best of Arab noir writing.
5 DECEMBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
TMR's October issue examines the multifaceted nature of friendship — intimate or communal, joyful or bittersweet.
3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
A book list that explores the many shades of friendship: From heartwarming connections to tumultuous trials and redemptive...
3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Rana Asfour
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
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
A tale set in the near-future exploring the world of banned books, repressed imaginations, dreams, and desires.
4 JULY 2025 • By Rana Asfour
After many years of being tormented, a man finally seeks revenge against past aggressors who have long since...
4 JULY 2025 • By Eman Al Yousuf, Rana Asfour
