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Escapism in Times of War—on Genre Fiction

Escapism in Times of War—on Genre Fiction

In which our literary editor becomes your guide through TMR 47, a double issue packed with fiction and...

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • By Malu Halasa
“Orient Tavern” & “The Hungarian Hut”—fantasy by Azher Jirjees

“Orient Tavern” & “The Hungarian Hut”—fantasy by Azher Jirjees

“Orient Tavern” and “The Hungarian Hut,” from Azher Jirjees’ collection, explore post-2003 Iraqi struggles.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • By Azher Jirjees
Almost Every Day—from the novel by Mohammed Abdelnabi

Almost Every Day—from the novel by Mohammed Abdelnabi

An exclusive excerpt from Mohammed Abdelnabi's latest novel "Almost Every Day," translated from the Arabic by Nada Faris.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • By Mohammed Abdelnabi
Squire, the Provocative Graphic Novel That Channels Edward Said

Squire, the Provocative Graphic Novel That Channels Edward Said

Katie Logan reviews a familiar coming-of-age story elevated by deep thinking about the nature of history, empire and...

APRIL 24, 2023 • By Katie Logan
Mohamed Makhzangi Despairs at Man’s Cruelty to Animals

Mohamed Makhzangi Despairs at Man’s Cruelty to Animals

Saliha Haddad reviews the new translation of a major collection of short stories by the Egyptian author.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • By Saliha Haddad
Your Wish is My Command: A Concierge’s Story

Your Wish is My Command: A Concierge’s Story

A young Arab American concierge working at the iconic Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills recalls what it was...

MARCH 15, 2022 • By Gilbert Achcar
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