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.
Reading Between the Lines of Land
Trekking through the diverse terrains of Britain, Norway, and Saudi Arabia, a geologist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with her roots.
“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?
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.
Victor Hugo and Islam: A Literary Bridge Between East and West
Victor Hugo’s way still guides those building bridges across languages, faiths, and histories in a time of fear.
Unwritten Stories from Palestine
Thoth invites readers to witness the struggles of Palestinians and raise awareness of the ongoing catastrophe in the West Bank.
Arab Writing in French: Claiming Space and Language
The “francophone” term limits books to the “Francophonie” section in French bookstores, and forces authors to focus on identity.
In Nasser Rabah’s Poetry تقول القصيدة كلمتها
Nasser Rabah and other poets of Gaza are still writing — still sending their poems to us, because Palestine is literature.
A Medical Gaze at the Grand Multiparas
A doctor writes on the grand multiparas — women who have given birth five or more times.