The unnamed Iranian-Indian American narrator of Liquid has always believed herself to be the smartest person in the room. And from an early age, she and her best friend--a poet-turned-marketer named Adam--have turned their noses up at other peoples' riches. But two years after earning a PhD from UCLA, the narrator is no closer to the middle-class comfort promised to her by the prestige of her fancy, scholarship-funded education and the successes of her immigrant parents. Jokingly, Adam suggests she just marry rich.

But our protagonist, whose PhD thesis compared Eastern and Western views of marriage in film and literature, takes the idea seriously. She makes a spreadsheet and outlines a goal: 100 dates with people of all genders and a marriage proposal in hand by the official start of the fall semester. What follows is a whirlwind summer packed with dating: martinis sans vermouth with the lazy scion of an Eastside construction empire; board games with a butch producer who owns a house in the hills and a newly dented Porsche; a Venmo request from a socialist trust fund babe; and an evening spent dodging the halitosis of a maxillofacial surgeon from Orange County.

Only a tragedy in Tehran and an overdue familial reckoning can alter the narrator's increasingly manic trajectory and force her to confront the contradictions of her life in Los Angeles. And as doubts begin to creep in about her marriage project, it suddenly seems possible that the eligible prospect she's been looking for has been beneath her nose the entire time.

For fans of Kaveh Akbar and Elif Batuman, Liquid delivers a modern tale of romance, loss, and belonging like no other. Mariam Rahmani's gorgeous high-wire satire explodes off the page with verve and originality in this riveting spin on the classic romantic comedy.

A gorgeously written and profoundly intimate debut. --Etaf Rum, author of New York Times bestseller A Woman Is No Man

It's the holy month of Ramadan, and twin sisters Amira and Lina are about to graduate high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. On the precipice of adulthood, they plan to embark on a summer of teenage revelry, trying on new identities and testing the limits of what they can get away with while still under their parents' roof. But the twins' expectations of a summer of freedom collide with their older brother's return from prison, whose mysterious behavior threatens to undo the delicate family balance.

Meanwhile, outside the family's apartment, a storm is brewing in Bay Ridge. A raid on a local business sparks a protest that brings the Arab community together, and a senseless act of violence threatens to tear them apart. Everyone's motives are called into question as an alarming sense of disquiet pervades the neighborhood. With everything spiraling out of control, how will Amira and Lina know who they can trust?

A gorgeously written, intimate family story and a polyphonic portrait of life under the specter of Islamophobia, Between Two Moons challenges the reader to interrogate their own assumptions, asking questions of allegiance to faith, family, and community, and what it means to be a young Muslim in America.

For fans and critics of Dune, set in an alt-historical setting in which Ichor---the earth's most coveted resource---is the reason the world is in perpetual warfare, following a Syrian boy who learns he is an Ichor Heart and the catastrophes it brings him, exploring the thin line between savagery and humanity.

As a century of war and bloodshed closes upon the earth, another opens with no end to the slaughter in sight. The Empire of Europa and the Russian Tsardom are engaged in perpetual warfare. Each vies for absolute control over the earth's most coveted resource: the Ichor ore that lies deep in the valleys of the high north, the caves of the Orient, and running through the veins of a select few called Ichor Hearts, employed by the European Empire as the holy weapons of never-ending conquest.

Omar is one of those born with that gift. A Muslim boy from the Syrian vassal of Europa, he dreams of what lies beyond the extent of his modest living with his mother, to discover what it means to be a true warrior. When struck by tragedy, Omar is set on a path that reveals destruction, love, and the most brutal test of his faith imaginable.

On the other side of the eternal war is the Russian Prince, Yuri Romanov. A boy like Omar, haunted by nightmares and visions of his greatest fears, Yuri fights to unravel the mystery of his origin and is willing to do whatever it takes to reach the truth behind the loss of those he loves most.

An extraordinary novel from a Man Booker International Prize-winning author that follows one young Omani woman as she builds a life for herself in Britain and reflects on the relationships that have made her from a remarkable writer who has constructed her own novelistic form (James Wood, The New Yorker).

From Man Booker International Prize-winning author Jokha Alharthi, Bitter Orange Tree is a profound exploration of social status, wealth, desire, and female agency. It presents a mosaic portrait of one young woman's attempt to understand the roots she has grown from, and to envisage an adulthood in which her own power and happiness might find the freedom necessary to bear fruit and flourish.

Zuhour, an Omani student at a British university, is caught between the past and the present. As she attempts to form friendships and assimilate in Britain, she can't help but ruminate on the relationships that have been central to her life. Most prominent is her strong emotional bond with Bint Amir, a woman she always thought of as her grandmother, who passed away just before Zuhour left the Arabian Peninsula.

As the historical narrative of Bint Amir's challenged circumstances unfurls in captivating fragments, so too does Zuhour's isolated and unfulfilled present, one narrative segueing into another as time slips and dreams mingle with memories.

For fans of Ali Hazelwood's STEMinist romances...a molecular biology PhD student has only one month to convince a VC from Dubai to fund her research institute but realizes their relationship may be more than just business...

Leaving the chilly labs of Massachusetts, molecular biologist Noor Saeed is heading home. She'll be in Dubai for Ramadan and to meet HighRise, a business incubator open to building Noor's state-of-the-art research facility.

Noor needs to do just one thing: convince one of HighRise's partners, Khalid-a ridiculously handsome and whip-smart venture capitalist-that her lab will be able to pay back what it costs to build.

When she's given only a few days to make her case, Noor enlists her friends to trick Khalid into buying herself more time. But with meddling cousins and Khalid's kindness messing up her plans, Noor's Ramadan nights are slipping by fast...and maybe so is her heart.

Yasmine enters Lebanon escaping a messy divorce and seeking the family, culture, and connection that her Palestinian mother hid during their life in Toronto. It's 2006, and she's meeting her cousin Reem for the first time after connecting over social media. Reem teaches Arabic and lives in a refugee camp with her mother and sister. Her brother Ahmed lived there too until he went to Syria for work and then disappeared. When Yasmine receives a package of mysterious letters suggesting her father might still be alive, the cousins embark on a discovery of political secrets no one in the family wants them to know.

Complicating her questions about identity, belonging, and healing even further, Yasmine runs into Ziyad -- an old flame who's incidentally taking Reem's class. Though the cousins' lives could not be more different, Yasmine and Reem must learn from each other as they navigate abusive relationships, grief, displacement, and war.

Set amid the arid glamour of Lebanon's beaches and urban landscapes, Where the Jasmine Blooms is at once a political historical thriller and a Muslim feminist love story. Turn-of-the-century Arab politics feature prominently, echoing loudly even twenty years later.

Arrogant, gorgeous CEO Zoya Zameer's success hides a dark history.

A history that involves her loss of faith.

Until she meets simple, faithful Haroun Suleiman.

Who turns her entire belief system upside down.

For the past six years, Zoya Zameer has strictly abided by one vow: trust no one. Successful and self-reliant, Zoya is perfectly content with her extravagant life in front of the cameras.

Or so she claims.

When Haroun Suleiman shows up at Zameer Co., Zoya is immediately entranced by him. He's deeply devoted to religion-just like the people from her past claimed to be-yet unlike them, Haroun exudes nothing but gentleness and sincerity.

With Haroun's arrival, everything Zoya thought she knew about Islam is thrown into disarray. Her harsh experiences with religion clash starkly against Haroun Suleiman's kind, empathetic personality-he might just be the catalyst for Zoya's journey back towards God. But in order to regain her faith, Zoya must break down her self-imposed barriers and come to terms with her traumatic past.

But which sacrifices will the notorious Zoya Zameer have to make in order to discover her purpose and reorient herself? And just how far is she willing to push Haroun's boundaries to fulfill her desires?

This book will touch your heart in indescribable ways-it's a heart-wrenching, beautiful masterpiece. -Wattpad Review

An extraordinary novel from a Man Booker International Prize-winning author that follows one young Omani woman as she builds a life for herself in Britain and reflects on the relationships that have made her from a remarkable writer who has constructed her own novelistic form (James Wood, The New Yorker).

From Man Booker International Prize-winning author Jokha Alharthi, Bitter Orange Tree is a profound exploration of social status, wealth, desire, and female agency. It presents a mosaic portrait of one young woman's attempt to understand the roots she has grown from, and to envisage an adulthood in which her own power and happiness might find the freedom necessary to bear fruit and flourish.

Zuhour, an Omani student at a British university, is caught between the past and the present. As she attempts to form friendships and assimilate in Britain, she can't help but ruminate on the relationships that have been central to her life. Most prominent is her strong emotional bond with Bint Amir, a woman she always thought of as her grandmother, who passed away just after Zuhour left the Arabian Peninsula.

As the historical narrative of Bint Amir's challenged circumstances unfurls in captivating fragments, so too does Zuhour's isolated and unfulfilled present, one narrative segueing into another as time slips and dreams mingle with memories.

Twenty-two-year-old Summer is a force to be reckoned with. She's funny, she's stubborn, she's clever, and she's very opinionated on life as a Millennial Muslim woman. The only problem is that she is dead.

When her younger sister, Sara, finds Summer's lifeless body on their bathroom floor, Summer can only watch as a devastated Sara calls the rest of her family to announce her death. With no way back to her body and no idea how she died, Summer remains a helpless observer as members of her devoted, dysfunctional family come back home to bury her - and her secrets.

As Summer pieces together the events of the night before, she starts unravelling her whole life: the fabric of her British-Omani-Zanzibari family, the culture clashes, the depression that dogged her for years, and the childhood trauma that changed her forever...

Riveting and heart-breaking, Summer's haunting story is one you will never forget.

Samia McCants' reality is different from what most others experience. Throughout the book, readers join her on a journey going through the ebbs and flows of managing her home, her work life, and her struggles adapting to a lifestyle she wants no part of. Her story offers humor, life lessons and compelling insight into a Muslim household.

Written in Persian, this collection of verses transcends mere poetry, serving as a philosophical treatise that explores fundamental questions concerning human existence and spiritual awakening. Iqbal elucidates the intricate interplay between individual consciousness and the universal consciousness, positing profound insights that resonate with readers across cultural and intellectual landscapes. Within these pages, readers encounter a synthesis of Eastern mysticism, Islamic theology, and Western philosophical thought, as Iqbal navigates themes of self-realization, moral agency, and the pursuit of divine truth. His erudition and rhetorical finesse render The Secrets of the Self not only a literary masterpiece but also a scholarly inquiry into the nature of being and consciousness. As a seminal figure in the intellectual and cultural renaissance of the Islamic world, Iqbal's legacy endures, inviting scholars and enthusiasts alike to engage with his profound reflections on the human condition. The Secrets of the Self stands as a testament to Iqbal's enduring relevance and continues to captivate minds with its profound insights into the mysteries of existence. Iqbal's message extends far beyond the confines of his native India; it speaks to both Muslims and non-Muslims, resonating with seekers of truth worldwide. With poetic eloquence, he delves into the depths of human consciousness, inviting readers from diverse backgrounds to contemplate the mysteries of existence and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Never mind all that. 2026, yes or no? Adam, a twenty-three year old British Asian Muslim, had dedicated so much of his life for a career in sports to the point it is all he knows. However, one day he suffered the injury all footballers fear. No, not a broken leg but an ACL injury. Fresh out of surgery, he finds himself surrounded by unknowns. What now? When will he be back onto the pitch? Is there even a point? With so much happening in such little time, Adam turns to the distraction of social media where he meets a girl online who becomes so much more than just some girl online. Based on true events merged with words of fiction join Adam on a personal journey of love, pain and patience.

As society evolves and cultures collide, how do you stay true to your family values? As immigrants from Pakistan, a young couple arrive in north-west England with dreams of a better life, bringing with them their rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted values. Now, in the 1990s, their three working-class British-Pakistani Muslim children navigate the turbulent path from adolescence to adulthood. Laila dreams of making her parents proud, even if it means sacrificing her personal ambitions. Nazia, the rebel, battles against conformity. Meanwhile, their steadfast brother Farid refuses to accept anything that could tarnish the family's honour. Family Values is told through the eyes of each family member, painting a vivid portrait of their struggle to balance faith, tradition, and modernity in a rapidly changing world. Despite facing numerous challenges and increasing scrutiny on their community, their story is one of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of family.

Beneath the Ashes: A Testament of Faith

In a land ravaged by war, where loss is an unrelenting shadow and hope seems forever out of reach, Beneath the Ashes follows the heart-wrenching yet resilient journey of Yasmin, a young woman who endures the unimaginable and finds salvation in her unbreakable faith.

From the ruins of Gaza to the desperate corners of refugee camps, Yasmin is forced to confront the depths of human suffering losing her family, her home, and all she once held dear. Yet even as bombs fall and death stalks every breath, Yasmin's connection to Allah strengthens, becoming her only source of light in the darkest moments.

Amidst the chaos, Yasmin finds love, only for war to cruelly snatch it away. Left with nothing but her faith, she rises from the ashes of loss, transforming her grief into a force of compassion and strength as she dedicates herself to helping others in need.

This is not just a story of survival it's a testament to the enduring power of faith. In the face of unthinkable adversity, Yasmin discovers that true hope lives not in what the world can give or take away, but in the unwavering belief in something greater.

Beneath the Ashes: A Testament of Faith is a deeply moving, spiritually rich tale of perseverance, love, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. For the people of Palestine, faith is not just a comfort-it's the lifeline that keeps them alive in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

This gripping novel will transport you to the heart of war-torn Gaza, where the flames of hope and faith burn bright against all odds.