40 years after the release of 'The House of Mathilde', the acclaimed and widely translated writer tells Al Majalla why his debut work still defines him

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

In 'Songs for Times of Darkness', novelist Iman Hmeidan brings to life the travails of different eras, demonstrating how personal and collective anguish are often intertwined

The former journalist and thriller writer tells Al Majalla what inspires him to depict the reality of the Middle East and the wars that have gripped the region

The prolific author and pioneering literary critic has a rich creative legacy spanning over five decades. He tells Al Majalla why art should stay faithful and how his work has embraced the future.

The Egyptian novelist and Nobel laureate met an assortment of characters in Cairo's cafes, which helped him capture the vibrancy and colour of the city to great acclaim

Al Majalla speaks to Phillips about her latest novel 'Night Watch' which follows a mother and daughter navigating a divided America after the Civil War in the 1860s. It all sounds eerily familiar.

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