forbidden love

My Favorite Cake, Iranian Cinema’s Bittersweet Ode to Love

My Favorite Cake, Iranian Cinema’s Bittersweet Ode to Love

Karim Goury reviews the Iranian film, "My Favorite Cake," a celebration of love in the twilight of life,...

17 JANUARY 2025 • By Karim Goury
“Drinking Tea at Lahore Chai Masters”—a story by Farah Ahamed

“Drinking Tea at Lahore Chai Masters”—a story by Farah Ahamed

When Mehreen and Asma compare notes, they realize they are still not unfettered lovers.

4 FEBRUARY 2024 • By Farah Ahamed
Love Across Borders—on Romance, Restrictions and Happy Endings

Love Across Borders—on Romance, Restrictions and Happy Endings

Lina Mounzer reviews the new book by Anna Lekas Miller that gathers stories of love- and border-challenged couples.

4 FEBRUARY 2024 • By Lina Mounzer
“Fatima and The Handsome Jew”—Ali Al-Muqri

“Fatima and The Handsome Jew”—Ali Al-Muqri

In "The Handsome Jew" the novelist from Yemen recounts a powerful yet tragic tale of forbidden love.

15 AUGUST 2022 • By Ali al-Muqri
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