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• My Friends

  a Novel

  Matar, Hisham, 1970-

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  In the shadow of Qaddafi's regime, three Libyan men forge an unbreakable bond amidst exile and political upheaval. Matar's poignant novel explores the enduring power of friendship and the profound cost of displacement.

• The Dream Hotel

  a Novel

  Lalami, Laila, 1968-

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  In Lalami's chilling dystopian tale, one woman's fight against a system that controls her very thoughts raises urgent questions about privacy, freedom, and the power of technology. This is a haunting vision of tomorrow.

• The Skin and Its Girl

  a Novel

  Cypher, Sarah,

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  Born with blue skin into a Palestinian American family, Elspeth Noura Rummani explores her identity through the rich lens of her family's stories. Cypher's lush debut weaves magic realism with poignant reflections on belonging, memory, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• No Land to Light on

  Zgheib, Yara,

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  Caught in the crosshairs of a nation's racist policy, a Syrian couple's love is tested by the 2017 travel ban. Zgheib's poignant novel explores the human cost of political decisions, weaving a heart-wrenching story of love, separation, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Between Two Moons

  a Novel

  Abdel Gawad, Aisha,

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  In the heat of a Brooklyn summer and the holy month of Ramadan, twin sisters Amira and Lina navigate family secrets, cultural tensions, and the complexities of growing up Muslim in post-9/11 America. Gawad's powerful debut explores the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bride of the Sea

  a Novel

  Quotah, Eman,

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  Torn between continents and cultures, a family is shattered by divorce and abduction. Quotah's compelling debut explores the enduring impact of a mother's desperate choice and a father's relentless search, revealing the complexities of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Stardust Thief

  Abdullah, Chelsea,

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  Abdullah's debut, inspired by "One Thousand and One Nights," weaves a thrilling tale of magic, secrets, and perilous quests. With lush descriptions and gripping action, this is a fantasy adventure that will leave you breathless.

• Watch Us Dance

  Slimani, Leïla, 1981-

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  In 1960s Morocco, a family grapples with the complexities of a newly independent nation and the strains of their own interracial marriage. Slimani's sweeping saga explores love, betrayal, and the shifting sands of identity in a world…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fencing With the King

  a Novel

  Abu-Jaber, Diana,

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  A woman adrift seeks answers in her ancestral homeland and uncovers a family mystery that spans generations. Abu-Jaber's evocative prose brings Jordan to life, while her characters grapple with secrets, betrayals, and the haunting echoes…Read moreRead more of this annotation