book review

A new book about Egyptian silver-screen actress and singer Leila Mourad uncovers the competing forces that shaped not only her career but also how she was perceived by the public.

Veteran Lebanese journalist Nada Abdelsamad transports readers back to the time when Beirut's Jewish quarter, known at the time as Wadi al-Yahud, was thriving

In recent years, travel writing has witnessed a striking revival, though along a different path, one now charted by Arab women's voices.

Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival

A new book by Brazilian writer and screenwriter has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. She spoke to Al Majalla about Brazil, slavery, and subjugation.

Part memoir, part moral reckoning, French rape victim-turned-feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot's new book is a powerful reflection on trauma and dignity

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics.

The Australian physician-turned-novelist of Chinese descent talks about her latest critically-acclaimed novel, 'The Burrow' and why she regrets not speaking Cantonese

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics