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 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
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 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 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 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
Mohammad Hafez Ragab: Upsetting the Guards of Cairo

Mohammad Hafez Ragab: Upsetting the Guards of Cairo

Maha Al Aswad sheds light on Egyptian writer Mohammad Hafez Ragab, a literary figure of the 1960s whose...

6 SEPTEMBER, 2024 • By Rana Asfour
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