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• The Stardust Thief

  Abdullah, Chelsea,

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  Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, this book weaves together the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp.--publisher

• Shubeik Lubeik

  Muḥammad, Dīnā,

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  Author, illustrator, and translator Deena Mohamed presents a literary, feminist, Arab-centric graphic novel that marries magic and the socio-political realities of contemporary Egypt.--publisher.

• Between Two Moons

  a Novel

  Abdel Gawad, Aisha,

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  A story about identity, faith, and belonging set in the Muslim immigrant enclave of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn following three siblings coming of age over the course of one Ramadan.

• Something About Living

  Tuffaha, Lena Khalaf,

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  InterweavIing Palestine's historic suffering, the challenges of living in this world full of violence and ill will, and the gentle delights we embrace to survive that violence. Khalaf Tuffaha's elegant poems sing the fractured songs of Diaspora…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fencing With the King

  a Novel

  Abu-Jaber, Diana,

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  A young American poet Amani Hamdan encourages her father to accept an invitation to return to his native Jordan for a fencing demonstration after finding a mysterious poem written by her deceased grandmother, determined to uncover secrets about the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Friends

  a Novel

  Matar, Hisham, 1970-

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  A Libyan expat in London struggles with his loyalties to friends, family, homeland, and his own ambitions.

• A Woman Is No Man

  a Novel

  Rum, Etaf,

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  Three generations of Palestinian-American women in contemporary Brooklyn are torn by individual desire, educational ambitions, a devastating tragedy, and the strict mores of traditional Arab culture.

• Bride of the Sea

  a Novel

  Quotah, Eman,

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  A "spellbinding debut about colliding cultures, immigration, religion, and family; an intimate portrait of loss and healing, and, ultimately, a testament to the ways we find ourselves inside love, distance, and heartbreak"--publisher.

• Dearborn

  Stories

  Zeineddine, Ghassan,

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  Spanning several decades, Ghassan Zeineddine's debut collection of short stories examines the diverse range and complexities of the Arab American community in Dearborn, Michigan. --publisher

• O

  Hashem Beck, Zeina,

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  A collection of poems that examines issues of faith, family, aging, and mental health using a variety of expertly executed forms, including odes, triptychs, ghazals (a lyric form originating in Arabic literature), and bilingual duet poems in which…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wrong End of the Telescope

  Alameddine, Rabih,

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  A Lebanese doctor living in the United States journeys to the Greek island of Lesbos to help out in a refugee camp at the behest of her friend Emma. Winner of the 2022 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Born in Jordan, Alameddine now lives and in San…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Exist Too Much

  a Novel

  Arafat, Zaina,

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  Zaina Arafat is a LGBTQ Palestinian-American writer based in Brooklyn. Her debut novel, You Exist Too Much , was selected as an Indie Next Pick for June, and has been praised by publications such as Vogue, Elle, NPR, LitHub and Good Morning America.

• Arabs

  a 3,000-year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires

  Mackintosh-Smith, Tim, 1961-

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  Tim Mackintosh-Smith an eminent Arabist, translator, and traveler who has lived in the Arab world for thirty-five years seeks to provide a comprehensive history of the Arab peoples and tribes, that explores the role of language as a cultural…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Thirty Names of Night

  a Novel

  Joukhadar, Zeyn,

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  The Thirty Names of Night is an imaginative and intimate exploration of how we all search for and ultimately embrace who we are."--Provided by publisher.

• Hijab Butch Blues

  a Memoir

  H, Lamya,

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  Spanning childhood to an elite college in the US and early adult life in New York City, each essay places Lamya's struggles and triumphs in the context of some of the most famous stories in the Quran.

• From Here

  a Memoir

  Mufleh, Luma,

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  "Refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee"--publisher.

• Arabiyya

  Recipes From the Life of An Arab in Diaspora

  Assil, Reem,

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  A James Beard Award semifinalist and California bakery owner highlights the origins and evolution of her native Arabic food with inspired recipes for flatbreads, dips, snacks, and platters including hazelnut-praline baklava Rolls with milk and honey…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Zahav Home

  Cooking for Friends & Family

  Solomonov, Michael,

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  Solomonov and Cook, James Beard award-winning restaurant owners from Philadelphia, present their collection of 125 recipes inspired by modern Israeli cuisine.

• The Food of Oman

  Recipes and Stories From the Gateway to Arabia

  Campbell, Felicia,

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  The Food of Oman presents the delicious diversity of the tiny Arabian Sultanate through 100 recipes, lush photography, and stories from the people behind the food in an immersive introduction to a fascinating, little-known corner of the world.

• Lebanese Cuisine

  the Authentic Cookbook

  Kazan, Samira,

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  Filled with an abundance of recipes that use healthy, fresh ingredients, this complete collection of Lebanese meals is derived from meetings with top chefs in Lebanon who serve up the best this cuisine has to offer.