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8 Books to Read after Listening to the Podcast EMPIRE

After you've listened to the EMPIRE podcast, these history and historical fiction books will deepen your understanding of the subject.

Contemporary Pakistani Literature: A Brief Introduction and Guide

Echoes of colonial oppression, cultural exchange, and indigenous resistance still resonate in contemporary Pakistani literature.

Why I Started Reading Pakistani Feminist Poetry

Only recently did I encounter Pakistani feminist poetry. But it has kindled a desire to lose myself in these powerful feminist perspectives.

Cover Reveal: AMAL UNBOUND by Aisha Saeed

Aisha Saeed, author of WRITTEN IN THE STARS, reveals the cover for her new middle grade novel AMAL UNBOUND about indentured servitude in Pakistan.

Take a Trip to Pakistan With These 7 Amazing 2017 Releases

From fantasy, to short stories, to non-fiction, here are excellent books set in and about Pakistan and mostly written by authors of the diaspora.

Books By Women About Partition for the 70th anniversary

Novels and nonfiction about the India/Pakistan partition.

5 South Asian Books You Need to Check Out this Fall

Looking for some new-to-you reads for the fall? Check out these recent South Asian releases.