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Riyadh Review of Books
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Welcome to Riyadh Review of Books, your passport to the captivating realm of Saudi and Arabic literature.
Joined September 2023
- Sex, love, and literature: Mansoura Ez-Eldin delves into Arabic fiction's nuanced exploration of the body, desires, and societal taboos. From bold narratives to cultural critique, discover how Arabic novels navigate this provocative theme. riyadhrb.com/articles/sexua…
- “Why wasn’t I born in Budapest or Dublin?” In Al-Suwaidi: A Symphony of Memories, Culture, and Transformation, Bassam Alhuwaymil paints a haunting, poetic portrait of a neighborhood—and a soul—in search of escape. Read it here: riyadhrb.com/articles/al-su…
- Saudi Young Adult Literature is thriving! Authors like Osama Al-Muslim, Hezam Bin Rashed, and Ibrahim Abbas are transforming their novels into dramas and films! riyadhrb.com/young-adult-li…… #SaudiLiterature @OsamahAlmuslim @Hezam_Rashed @Ibraheem_Abbas
- "Most criticism is envy, and most advice is intrusion." Osamah M. Al Muslim riyadhrb.com/book-author/os…
- How the American Presence in Iraq has Affected the Arab Novel: What is interesting about Iraq is that novelists have addressed the issue of the American presence there and its impact on the lives of Iraqis. riyadhrb.com/articles/how-t…
- Discover the profound voice of modern Saudi literature! 🇸🇦 @MohammedAlHerz3 , a poet and critic, masterfully blends dreams with reality, capturing the essence of cultural identity and human experience. Learn more: riyadhrb.com/book-author/mo… #ModernPoetry #SaudiLiterature #RRB
- In a literary-sport interview with the author of A Promising Attack, we ask: Can a writer rival the fame of a football star? When does culture become a commodity? And what do we lose first on the road to glory? A deep dive between the pitch and the pen. riyadhrb.com/interviews/sco…
- Lebanese producer Sadek Sabbah @sadeksabbah, owner of Cedars Art Production, has a career spanning three decades, producing award-winning films and TV shows, and shaping Arab media. #GoldenPenAward #جائزة_القلم_الذهبي
- I regret no one— except those I loved, those who entered, who devoured my poems, who gathered wood and left, dispersing as they went. And just before vanishing, they pulled their bows with cruelty. They never looked back— only aimed.
- Saudi poet Hatem Al-Shehri has won the 2024 Ibn Arabi International Prize for #ArabicLiterature. With 17 books translated into multiple languages, Al-Shehri’s poetry crosses cultural boundaries, establishing him as a leading voice in contemporary Arabic literature. #IbnArabiPrize
- Bassem El-Kheshen @BIGBY_, founder of Bears Factor, the largest literary agency in the Middle East, represents top authors like Brandon Sanderson & Mitch Albom. Shaping the literary world one book at a time! #GoldenPenAward #جائزة_القلم_الذهبي
- 📖 "In Al-Mishraf, @obeaed Al-Suhaimi crafts a powerful blend of history and narrative, where tales breathe life into forgotten memories and myths. This novel explores how places and people merge through stories that preserve what history alone cannot. ✨ "What history
- In Naar Al-Marakh, by Awad Shahir Al-Asimi, the "Marakh fire" transcends its literal meaning as a tree that easily ignites upon friction. It evolves into a profound metaphor with multiple layers of symbolism. The fire represents the inner ignition experienced by the characters—a
