I recently read Djamila Moranis novel, The Djinns Apple, published by Neem Tree Press, which reminded me of my childhood. We have all heard about Harun al-Rashid, the Abbasid Caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 and is associated with the famous stories of the 1001 Nights. For many of us, he was a part...
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My Palestine: An Impossible Exile Memorializes Political, Historical Developments For Peace Sake
My Palestine, An Impossible Exile is an intimately written memoir by Mohammad Tarbush, which combines political and economic commentary with personal and national history. On May 23rd, 2024, the book was launched by Haus Publishing (London). It will be released and distributed in the US by the University of Chicago Press on September 9th, 2024....
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Transforming Moments of Darkness into Sparks of Defiant Joy
General Firebrand and His Red Atlas by Tathagata Bhattacharya is a haunting and poignant exploration of the human spirits resilience in the face of oppression. This fast-paced, action-packed dystopian novel transcends mere adventure to probe the very essence of power, the fragility of rationality, and the pervasive influence of fear. It is a literary odyssey...
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An Exploration of Identity, Love and Family Traditions
The Big Day by Aliya Ali-Afzal Publisher: Head of Zeus Publishing Date: 6 June 2024 Synopsis Noor has no interest in getting married (much to the aunties’ distress). Growing up she saw first-hand how divorce tears families apart… But then, she falls in love. Soon, Noor is engaged and planning an intimate wedding that...
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The Djinns Apple: Of Intrigues & Mysteries In Islamic Civilizations Golden Age
Book Review: The Djinn’s Apple by Djamila Morani translated by Sawad Hussain Publisher: Neem Tree Press The Djinn’s Apple is an English PEN Translates Award-winning YA novel that blends historical and crime fiction. It is written by Algerian author Djamila Morani and translated from Arabic by multi-award-winning translator Sawad Hussain. Synopsis When Nardeens home is...
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AnankeWLF Endnote: The Power to Shape the World, Every Story is Valued
As we draw the curtains on Ananke’s Women in Literature Festival, I find myself enveloped in a profound sense of gratitude and inspiration. These past few days have been a testament to the transformative power of literature and storytelling in uplifting and empowering writers from the global south. In our fourth edition this year, we...
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AnankeWLF2024 Partners Mobilize Impact By Enabling a Collective Space
On April 23rd, 2024, the fourth edition of Anankes Women in Literature Festival will celebrate and showcase how collective efforts enable positive narratives, mobilize change through dialogue and engagement. Happening in the month of World Book Day, the three-day event strives to create a space, a collective, where diverse set of voices especially from...
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Celebrated Publisher Arpita Das to Open Ananke Women in Literature Festival 2024
Distinguished founder Arpita Das of award winning, independent publishing house, Yoda Press, will be officially opening Anankes Women in Literature Festival 2024 on April 23rd, 2024. The title of the keynote is : Kindness as Intelligence In The Academy and Creative Industries. Arpita Das is an alumna of St Stephens College, Delhi University...
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AnankeWLF2024 unveils Panel on Poetry And Process
The fourth edition of Anankes Women In Literature Festival unveils an enticing panel on poetry. Slated to be held on the second day of the event April 24th, 2024 at 5.10 PM UAE and 01:10 PM GMT, distinguished panelists include: Hiba Heba, Sascha Akhtar, Shikha Malaviya and is helmed by Naima Rashid. Naima...
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Award winning author Anam Zakaria To Share Insight on the Historicity of Erasure at AnankeWLF2024
Anankes Women in In Literature Festival welcomes award-winning author and distinguished oral historian, Anam Zakaria at its fourth edition on April 23rd, 2024. The digital/remote event will be live-streamed on Anankes Facebook (@anankemag) and YouTube pages and initiate meaningful conversations that strive to mobilize impact. Anam Zakaria is an award-winning author, freelance journalist and the...