Egyptian novelist and filmmaker Ahmed Khalifa hasn’t started yet. But, he says, “Hopefully, the new reviews will start appearing this month.” Khalifa, whose second novel, The Ma3di Killer, was recently released, has blogged about books since 2008. His book-blogging began… Read More ›
Best of 2011
Best of Arabic Literature 2011: Not (Yet) in Translation
Since I read (Arabic) with all the speed of a blind, arthritic turtle, one wouldn’t want to rely on me for an assessment of which lit is the best of 2011. Which books resonated in 2011? The Zayed Book Award… Read More ›