Category Archives: Book Review
The Exile’s Cookbook: A taster menu in medieval Arab gastronomy
Translated by Daniel L. Newman, this medieval cookbook uncovers the development of Arab culinary tradition [...]
Feb
Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli universities undermine Palestinian freedom
Drawing on Hebrew sources, Maya Wind shatters the myth of liberal expression in Israeli universities, [...]
Feb
Who Is Muhammad: Subjectivity and our ‘collective memory’ of the last Messenger in Islam
Michael Muhammad Knight’s latest work is a thought-provoking literary expedition that takes the reader from [...]
Dec
Moroccan Decorative Arts: A journey through heritage and craftsmanship
Philippe Saharoff’s photography showcases Moroccan decorative arts, including zellige, pottery, metalwork, and exclusive photographs of [...]
Dec
Estella Carpi on Lebanon’s defining politics of crisis-making and refugee management
Estella Carpi discusses her book ‘The Politics of Crisis-Making’ using Lebanon as a case study [...]
Dec
Where The Wind Calls Home: A rich vignette of Alawite memory
One of Syria’s most gifted novelists, Samar Yazbek’s latest book examines Alawite existence, tradition, and [...]
Dec