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Literary Fiction vs Popular Fiction

Literary Fiction vs Popular Fiction – Why Both Matter More Than Ever

Every generation rediscovers the debate between literary fiction vs popular fiction, and every generation, it seems, forgets that both serve

Best Romantic Historical Fiction Books

Love Through Time – The Best Romantic Historical Fiction Books That Still Move Us

Every love story has a heartbeat that refuses to fade. Perhaps that’s why romantic historical fiction books continue to capture

inspirations that shaped Siwar Al Assad’s novels

The Inspirations Behind My Work – Q&A on What Fuels My Storycraft

Q: So, What are the Inspirations that Shaped Siwar Al Assad’s Novels? A: Ah, you ask such a simple question

Syrian Identity in Flux

Between Maps and Memories – Syrian Identity in Times of Conflict

When I return to Syria in my dreams, it’s always by way of the homes I once knew, the street

Syrian Cultural Caravan

The Syrian Cultural Caravan – Art as Resistance and Storytelling

If there’s one project that taught me how art transcends walls, it’s the Syrian Cultural Caravan. I met people in

How Displacement Shapes Identity Narratives

How Displacement Shapes Identity Narratives – Stories Carried Across Borders

Every few weeks, I receive letters and messages from readers scattered across the world. Many of them are Syrians who,

The Evolution Of The Syrian Literary Scene Since 2011

How Syria’s Literary Scene Has Been Reborn Since 2011

I still remember walking into a bookshop in Beirut in 2012, books piled high, many bound in dust, some with

How Trauma Is Passed Through Generations

How Trauma Is Passed Through Generations – What Syria Taught Me About Inheritance

I’ve met people who carry wounds they can’t name. They speak of anxiety without cause, sorrow without memory, rage without

Damascus Has Fallen

Stories That Stay: 8 Books About Refugee Experiences You Should Read

There’s a question I’ve heard over and over again, at readings, through messages online, even whispered across tables after book