M. Lynx Qualey is the founder of ArabLit.org, a website that brings together translators, authors, publishers, critics, academics, and readers around discussions of Arabic literature in translation. She works as a book critic, reader, editor, and ghostwriter. You can follow her at @arablit.
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Six acclaimed and award-winning Arab novelists who have new books out this year that are available for translation.
Under-the-radar classics of Arab literature with cult followings.
Books by soon-to-be-canonized American novelist Ursula Le Guin for every age, from the womb to your eighth decade.
100 books for kids of all ages, all in translation!
From the best feminist writing to the most impressive science writing.
We're losing women writers in translation at every stage. #WiTMonth was a success, but where do we go next?
Hilal Chouman doesn't want to talk about his novel, Limbo Beirut, coming in translation this month. He wants to recommend other great Arab writers.
Three novels and a comic that foretold the rise of Donald Trump's campaign for President.