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

In an interview with Al Majalla, the author recounts the hardships and struggles of female artists in Cairo's theatres, cabarets, and nightclubs during the city's very own Roaring Twenties

The Yorkshire-born author is today more likely to teach the craft than to engage in it. He speaks to Al Majalla about his four novels and the process of building them.

In her novel "Land of the Turtle," Palestinian author Liana Badr envisions a different future for the Arab-Israeli conflict through the recollections of her fictional character in the year 2048.

Born in Aleppo to a father who was both a voracious reader and passionate polyglot, Khalid Al Joubaily made a career out of the 'nearly impossible task' of translation.