'Year of the Monkey' by Patti Smith is a wonderful trip inside the mind of a poet. Difficult, convoluted and a little absurd, but well worth the effort.
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'Quichotte by Salman Rushdie will ease the pain of your heart and make you feel a little less alone in this strange new world.
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'King of King Court' by Travis Dandrois a great example of the literature that graphic novels can be.
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'Arabicity', edited by Juliet Cestar and Rose Issa, is a wonderful collection of visual art which also serves as excellent introduction to the world of modern Arabic art.
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'Kingdom' delivers action and adventure while not skipping out on high-quality performances.
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Saida Dahir's 'The Walking Stereotype' is powerful, passionate and potent. This is the voice of a righteously angry person propelled by a desire to be heard.
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'The Quarter' by Naguib Mahfouz is a lovingly executed and as artistic collection of short stories as you're liable to read anywhere.
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'The Follies of Richard Wadsworth' rereads well thanks to Nick Maandag’s rich themes and skillful pacing.
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'The Traitor's Niche' by Ismail Kadare takes us on a absurd and horrifying journey into the heart of a oppressive regime's nightmare bureaucracy.
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Easy-flowing vocals and lyrics with literate depth fuel two recent recordings from distant regions of the music spectrum.
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