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My Friends
"My Friends" by Hisham Matar is a luminous novel exploring the profound themes of friendship, family, and the harsh realities of exile. Growing up in Benghazi, young Khaled becomes captivated by a short story about a man… see more

The Bleeding of the Stone
"The Bleeding of the Stone" by Ibrahim al-Koni is a poignant and evocative novel that vividly portrays the harsh realities and enigmatic beauty of the Libyan desert. The story centers on Asouf, a solitary bedouin shepher… see more

Under the Tripoli Sky
"Under the Tripoli Sky" by Kamal Ben Hameda offers a poignant and evocative portrayal of 1950s Libya through the eyes of Hadachinou, a young boy coming of age in Tripoli. The narrative provides rich cultural insights and… see more
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