12 Short-short Stories for the Shortest Day of the Year
For the shortest day of the year, 12 short-short stories for your reading pleasure.
Lit Lists
50 Great Lebanese Novels and a 5-Book Starter Kit
The excellent indie press Archipelago sent out a note yesterday saying that, to celebrate “the 70th anniversary of Lebanon’s liberation from colonial rule, Archipelago Books is happy to announce that all of Elias Khoury’s books will be on sale for 60% off the original cover price, including e-books.” You just need to check out with the code “khoury70.” Where should you start with Khoury? Where should you go from there? Well.
5 Arabic Books to Read ‘Before You Die’
The “Five Before You Die” was a feature we ran back in the summer 2010; by now, there are now many more great Arabic books available in translation, but this remains a strong list from translators, authors, critics, and publishers.
The Arab Writers Union’s ‘Top 105’ of the 20th Century
Regular readers have seen this list before. However, as new books have appeared in translation, it’s time for an update.
Below, you’ll find the best hundred (well, really 105) Arabic novels as selected by the Arab Writers Union. The rankings are sometimes puzzling, and one imagines there was a good deal of horse-trading involved, but lists are nevertheless fun.
Must-Read Palestinian Literature
This list is probably not for those looking to “understand” Palestine (or today’s aggression against a humanitarian-aid flotilla), but for those who want to celebrate or appreciate Palestinian arts, or […]
5 Arabic Books (in English) to Read ‘Before You Die’
Well, perhaps this one was a bit morbid: The “Five Before You Die” was a feature we ran back in the summer 2010; by now, there are now many more […]
Best 100 Arabic Books (According to the Arab Writers Union): 91-100
So you thought I was finished…but no, no! The Best 100 Arabic Books (According to the Arab Writers Union) is actually a list of 105. Please make your own jokes, […]
Best 100 Arabic Books (According to the Arab Writers Union): 61-70
This is where you’ll find 1-10 (and an explanation of this project), and here’s 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, and 51-60. Please do help me out with errors and omissions. 61 […]
Best 100 Arabic Books (According to the Arab Writers Union): 51-60
This is where you’ll find 1-10 (and an explanation of this project), and here’s 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, and 41-50. Please do help me out with errors and omissions. 51 The […]