Archive - Reads & Reveries

The Books I Read in January

A genuine must-read, a complete disappointment and a few in between; we have quite a lot to discuss!

Feb 2 •

January 2025

My Favourite Books of 2024.

From Toni Morrison to Ibtisam Azem, these are the books that stopped me in my tracks.

Jan 19 •

December 2024

Looking Ahead: 2025 Book Releases Part 1

January-March book releases I love the sound of and think you might too...

Dec 31, 2024 •

If I Must Die by Refaat Alareer

"...If I must die, let it bring hope. Let it be a tale."

Dec 5, 2024 •

Half- Life In Exile by Hala Alyan

'...There is nothing more terrible than waiting for the terrible. I promise."

Dec 4, 2024 •

Late Capitalism by Zena Agha

"Listen: if you are working because paper makes you, then fate has left your life flavourless."

Dec 3, 2024 •

It's Also Fine by Mourid Barghouti

"...It's fine to die, once, our hands crossed on our chests, empty and pale, with no scratches, no chains, no banners, and no petitions..."

Dec 2, 2024 •

Red Brocade & The Sweet Arab, the Generous Arab by Naomi Shihab Nye.

"...To be able to say, this is a day and I live in it safely, with those I love, was all..."

Dec 1, 2024 •

November 2024

October 2024

20. Some Books I Haven't Shared Yet But Really Should Have...

The best (and the most confusing) reads of the year so far plus a few upcoming releases I've got my eye on.

Oct 28, 2024 •

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