The middle east is a region overflowing with history, beauty and culture, but it remains mired in sectarian conflict and war. An anthology of canonical masterpieces of arabic, persian, turkish and hebrew fiction mid19th to early 21st centuries mizan by stephan guth jun 1, 2019 paperback. The best middle east books of the year picked by middle east eye writers. Flooding villages of historical northern nubia and filling the irrigation canals that flowed from the river, the perennial nile not only reshaped agriculture and the environment, but also egypts colonial economy and forms of. The best books for middle school according to my students 2016. Jimgrim and allahs peace, by talbot mundy gutenberg text filed under. And thats the thing with books set in the middle east, there are few happy stories. In october 1902, the reservoir of the first aswan dam filled, and egypts relationship with the nile river forever changed. For the uninitiated, middle east history is longspanning and complicated.
The book traces middle east history from before the advent of islam during the medieval era, all the way to turbulent modern times. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Here are 10 of the best books on the middle east, covering a vast range of themes and perspectives, as accessible to the lay reader as theyre enlightening for the expert. This historical fiction is a pulitzer prize finalist and. Top picks named for 2015 children and young adult books on middle east posted on january 7, 2016 leave a comment each year the middle east outreach council meoc selects childrens and young adult books that best promote understanding of the middle east. The revival of crime fiction since the upheavals started in 2011 should not come as a surprise. The books are listed in alphabetical order by author. The middle east has long been a colorful and vibrant region for literature, poetry, and art. Nov 26, 2018 these 50 mustread historical fiction books for kids show a wide spectrum of time periods and experiences, and will hopefully make history come alive. Jared kushner, here are 25 more books you should read. Im always in awe and admittedly a bit jealous too of how she has the time to consume all the great books she posts about. The kite runner by khaled hosseini, a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini, the blood of flowers by.
Youll either love these books or hate them if you dont understand the culture. Still, she says, publishing fiction from the middle east can be daunting because of the difficulties in finding qualified translators, and working on such titles can be like working on two. To make sense of the geopolitics, it helps to be steeped in a place, to try to understand the people and their motivations. Sort through the facts in this quiz of syria, iraq, and other countries of the middle east.
Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil, and more. Oct 02, 2014 f rom baghdad to cairo, a neonoir revolution has been creeping across the middle east. Christian fiction books you dont want to miss lifeway. Marjane satrapis persepolis, published in 2000, was a sensation upon its release in. In honor of ramadan, i wanted to offer a book list to help bridge an understanding between muslins and people of other faiths.
A thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini, the kite runner by khaled hosseini, mornings in jenin by susan. These 50 mustread historical fiction books for kids show a wide spectrum of time periods and experiences, and will hopefully make history come alive. Sep 07, 2017 a list of mustread medieval historical fiction novels set in japan, the middle east, england, and more. Get the best deals on middle east paperback nonfiction books in english when you shop the largest online selection at. His first book was a nonfiction account of israeli and palestinian. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Saccos work helped to usher new journalism into the comic medium.
May 30, 2016 her novel the queue represents a new wave of dystopian and surrealist fiction from middle eastern writers. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and collective memory in the middle east by kim ghattas. Written by acclaimed iraqi author inaam kachachi, the american granddaughter eloquently depicts the. But the truth is that, for many in the west, fiction has functioned as an enjoyable way into the political and social complexities behind all that disturbing news from the middle east. In an oftcited statistic, chad post, publisher of open letter books at the university of rochester and an outspoken advocate for books in translation, estimates that 3% of fiction and poetry.
Political, geographical and cultural perspectivespaperback the middle east today. The middle east book award, along with our sister programs the americas award, the childrens africana book award, the freeman book awards eastsoutheast asia, and the south asia book award, is pleased to recognize exemplary titles in globally focused literature for younger readers. So, even though these books are rich in prose and poetry, guard your heart lest it breaks over the fictional stories threaded with truths. Im looking for a nice gift for an upcoming egyptian themed couples shower. The list is enormous but here are just a few of the best middle eastern authors to keep an eye out for. The authors of a concise history of the middle east have done a fantastic job in putting together this easy to read and follow volume. Best multicultural books for kids on the middle east. Jun 12, 2017 to make sense of the geopolitics, it helps to be steeped in a place, to try to understand the people and their motivations. Here are three outstanding and singularly inventive books by writers from middle eastern origins that have come out this year. Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The best middle east books of the year picked by middle east eye. Pages in category middle east in fiction the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. I asked sumaiyya to share with us her top recommended books from the middle east. Historical fiction middle east troy extinct city turkey trojan war mythology, greek greeks helen of troy greek mythology infobuy. Middle east books 2015 new books explore the history of the region and its presentday crises and conflicts. Middle east history 5 books you must read why to read. Middle eastern writers find refuge in the dystopian novel. As a journalist, rees covered the middle east for over a decade for the. Discover the best historical middle eastern fiction in best sellers. Matt reess top 10 novels set in the arab world books. Top picks named for 2015 children and young adult books on. For more historical fiction, check out this list of 30 fascinating historical fiction books for middle school readers.
May 08, 2017 these are very short storiesthey might be called flash fiction in the u. Currently, the best middle east history book is the a peace to end all peace. It is worth mentioning that the overarching tone of each these books is not a happy one. An anthology of canonical masterpieces of arabic, persian, turkish and hebrew fiction mid19th to early 21st centuries mizan only 1 left in stock order soon. By mina javaherbin, bruce whatley and jalal aldin rumi 2011 honorable mention. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. New books in middle eastern studies new books network.
Jan, 2010 matt reess top 10 novels set in the arab world. Her novel the queue represents a new wave of dystopian and surrealist fiction from middle eastern writers. May 12, 2016 we can also decry the treatment of literature as a research aid. Matt reess top 10 novels set in the arab world books the.
A history of us and middle east relations, part one. The following is her top 15 book choices written by authors from the middle east region. An anthology of canonical masterpieces of arabic, persian, turkish and hebrew fiction mid19th to early 21st centuries mizan. The story of how all that changed is tackled by the bbc journalist paul danahar in the new middle east. Fiction gave me the space i needed to not only grieve but to mourn. Jimgrim and allahs peace, by talbot mundy gutenberg text items below if any are from related and broader terms. Jan 07, 2016 top picks named for 2015 children and young adult books on middle east posted on january 7, 2016 leave a comment each year the middle east outreach council meoc selects childrens and young adult books that best promote understanding of the middle east. No longer driving a cab, a syrian writer in america focusses. Science fiction from the arab world has been capturing the attention of western audiences as of late.
With some of the best contemporary fiction being written in the middle east, we profile 15 unmissable arabic novels from the last 20 years. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hardtofind sources and publications. He is unapologetic for his westerncentered perspective on arab and islamic history, and quite enthusiastic in his denunciations of intellectual and political stupor in the arab world. Our list of recommended christian fiction books includes selections from bestselling authors and upandcoming writers with stories full of elements like romance, suspense, history, current events, faith, and forgiveness. Long gone are the days when teens and tweens from the middle east, north africa and elsewhere could not read about fictional characters who. Bernard lewis is the neoconservatives historian of the middle east. Life is difficult in many parts of the middle east, thanks to war, unemployment, and poverty, and these books show that with an unflinching eye.
Hoopoe is a new imprint for engaged, openminded readers hungry for outstanding fiction that challenges headlines, reimagines histories, and celebrates original storytelling. This is one of my favorite books of all time and i believe it is a mustread for anyone interested in understanding how past events have shaped an important part of the middle east. Matt reess top 10 novels set in the arab world books the guardian. We have nearly 50 interviews discussing a vast range of books on the middle east. Twentyfive books, after all, barely scratches the surface when it comes to explaining what has become the middle east s most intractable problem. These books wont make you an expert but maybe they will clarify the murk somewhat, allowing you to see varying parts of the middle east through the eyes of people who live there. Or, this list of the 50 best historical fiction books for adults. I loved this list and found so many great book recommendations i cant wait to get a hold of some of these gems. Amid the bending shelves, a few themes can be discerned.
Rees covered the middle east for over a decade for the scotsman, then newsweek and from 2000 until 2006 as time magazines jerusalem bureau. A thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini, the kite runner by khaled hosseini, mornings in jenin by susan abulhaw. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Books on individual middle eastern countries, books on the culture of the middle east, the religions and politics of the middle east and books on the conflicts. Mar 01, 2016 for the uninitiated, middle east history is longspanning and complicated. Hes inspired many writers to share some of the histories of those living and working in the middle east. This volume explores the topics relating to the middle east peace process by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Middle east paperback nonfiction books in english for sale. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers.
The best books for middle school according to my students. The best middle east books of the year picked by middle. As a journalist, rees covered the middle east for over a decade for the scotsman, then newsweek and from 2000 until 2006 as time magazines jerusalem bureau chief. This textbook provides a clearly written, concise introduction to the modern middle east. Books set in the middle east tend to be raw and offer a glimpse of life, most can scarcely imagine. His first book was a nonfiction account of israeli and palestinian society, cains field. Ten great books set in the middle east blog tripfiction. Heres a primer to get you started on graphic novels set in the arabic world. Located in washington, dc and shipping everywhere, we have a huge selection of non fiction, literature, dvds, pottery, olive oil, and more from palestine. With a thrilling narrative that sheds much light on recent events, this national bestseller brings to life the 1953 cia coup in iran that ousted the countrys elected prime minister, ushered in a quartercentury of brutal rule under the shah, and stimulated the rise of islamic fundamentalism and antiamericanism in the middle east. Middle east book award, given by the middle east outreach. Does yemen take its name from the arabic word meaning northerly. Based on the poem parrot and the merchant by rumi, this is the story of a parrot who longs for freedom and cleverly finds a way to get it when the merchant who owns him travels to india and promises to return with a gift of the parrots choice.