In Egypt where nationalist anthems are weaponized and satire becomes grounds for persecution, Taraddud stands as an act...
17 OCTOBER 2025 • By Salma Harland
Sally AlHaq reviews the recent book by Yasmin El-Rifae on the history of sexual assault in Tahrir Square...
15 MAY 2023 • By Sally AlHaq
Cairo-born novelist Leila Aboulela weaves the sad story of two sisters' alienation on the eve of the uprising...
5 MARCH 2023 • By Leila Aboulela
Aimee Dassa Kligman reviews the latest novel from the exiled author of "The Yacoubian Building."
26 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Youssef Manessa
A serial entrepreneur, engineer and nomad settles in Berlin, only to start up an Egyptian food truck.
15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Mohamed Radwan
Ahmed Naji reviews "If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English" just out from Graywolf.
20 JUNE 2022 • By Ahmed NajiMohamed Kheir’s oneiric novel takes readers on a journey around Egypt after the failed Arab Spring.
8 AUGUST 2021 • By Danielle Haque
Iason Athanasiadis shares his remembrance and unpublished photos from the decisive battle of the 18 days that shook...
14 FEBRUARY 2021 • By Iason Athanasiadis