Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah—a Review
Gurnah’s new novel, “Theft,” is a post-colonial exploration of Tanzania, immigration, and the relationship between Africa and the west.
قصة قصيرة لكريم محسن: الخنزرة الجميلة
في رحلة العودة من الزمالك إلى مصر الجديدة، يختبر الشاب خنزرته الجميلة في أقوى صورها، متشتتًا بين الاستماع إلى سائق التاكسي البكَّاء وبين موعده الذي انتهي نهاية محبطة.
Palestine’s Places and Memorials Are Not Forgotten
Forgotten offers a profound meditation on the Palestinian landscape, on loss, neglect and the ravages of time.
“Bleating”—a short story by Eman Al Yousuf
After many years of being tormented, a man finally seeks revenge against past aggressors who have long since vanished. Or have they?
“My Choices Are My Downfall”—a short story by Fadi Zaghmout
What happens when a human-robot relationship forms? In near-future Dubai, an accident in a skyscraper holds the key to this question.
“Waving at the Sky”—a story by Nahla Karam
Two women on the mend in the hospital, one a wife and mother, the other pining for a lover, both dream of a better life.
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.
The Bullet, the Missile, and the Woman In-Between
A meditation on how war distorts the perception of time, transforming events and emotions into distant memories.
Architecture and Political Memory
In Iraq, buildings don’t simply reflect ideology — they absorb it, transmit it, and sometimes resist it. Especially when left unfinished.
In Reading, We Resist
In Paranda, everyday activities like reading symbolize protest and resistance in homes, alleyways, and gatherings.
Unwritten Stories from Palestine
Thoth invites readers to witness the struggles of Palestinians and raise awareness of the ongoing catastrophe in the West Bank.
Are We As Free To Read Books As We Think?
We’re not quite at “Fahrenheit 451” where books in pyres are burned in public, but our freedom to read faces significant threats.