Kamel Daoud's 'Houris' weaves together the suffering of the body with the suffering of a society sworn to silence over a trauma that has yet to heal

The award-winning French novelist tells Al Majalla about the inspiration behind his book, 'At Night All Blood Is Black,' and the challenges of merging fact with fiction

The award-winning novelist, whose storylines are known for their prescience, tells Al Majalla how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has irrevocably changed him

Erpenbeck tells the story of a crumbling love affair, symbolising the end of her native East Germany. She tells Al Majalla about her life and literary career.

The rodent's reputation, revamped

There is a kind of magic in this fairy tale for adults, but the deeper meaning lurking in the story is an illusion itself

The award-winning Syrian journalist and novelist talks to Al Majalla on penning the brutalities of war, ignoring social media, writing about sensuality, and following the characters wherever they lead

In an interview with Al Majalla, the Istanbul-born author of 'The Circle' reveals how and where she writes, what has inspired her to capture tales of memory and minorities and what she is doing next

Five very different modern novels with elements of myth, existentialism and nostalgia all have one thing in common: an evocative countryside setting

'Victory City' feels like fantasy at first, but important issues like patriarchy are explored by a writer who is as captivating as he is controversial