My Friends by Hisham Matar

But more than anything, this book is about male friendship and what is it to be a man. The question that may not carry the urgency today, but mostly, much like Matar’s previous works, is ultimately about the intricacies of being human. All those moments of joy, horror, and intimacy we shape with others and the things we talk about, things we do like to talk about, but we don’t…

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Tahar Djaout: Defying Oppression Through Words

The tragic life of Tahar Djaout, who was assassinated due to his opposition to fanaticism and support of secularism. In this article, read about book bans, censorship, and living under an extremist regime, highlighting the resonance of Djaout’s work with contemporary issues.

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