Kenan Orhan tackles themes of exile, fear and memory

The Turkish-American author is a short story writer whose debut novel has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy

“Retrograde”

Do you want to go back in time? Own a classical record or music in different languages? Are you searching for a specific old book or do you want to buy a vintage camera? In the heart of Egypt, in…

Salma Adham

After Surviving the Pandemic

When 2020 began, the future of movie theaters looked bright. Seemingly every major Hollywood studio was pursuing its own cinematic universe, and every big-budget film was seeking a sequel. Viewers…

Shirley Li