UAE-based Booker-shortlisted author Avni Doshi's second book examines horror of relationships The Dubai-based author is out with her second novel, The First House. Her debut novel Burnt Sugar was shortlisted for Booker Prize 2020 10 min read
Ruskin Bond launches new book at 92; shares fond childhood anecdotes To celebrate his birthday, the renowned author opens up about the deep childhood bonds and lifelong memories that inspire his timeless stories on friendship 4 min read
The writer’s escape: How a residency impacts on and off the page A writing residency is a dedicated space for writers looking for a place to write, to meet like-minded individuals, and to engage in creative dialogue 3 min read
Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia asks faithful to sight Shawwal crescent on March 18 Whoever sees the moon with the naked eye or through binoculars can inform the nearest court and record their testimony there. 2 min read
A memoir that gives language to pain and healing A prolific writer, Asha Iyer Kumar’s works are known for their emotional intelligence, restraint, and deep humanity 4 min read
Digital publishing: How writers are discovering new ways to reach readers A new generation of writers is discovering the medium and realising that it can catapult their creativity into fresh storytelling ecosystems 5 min read
Book from Dh2: Big Bad Wolf sale returns to Dubai during Ramadan 2026 Visitors can expect food trucks, free workshops for children and competitions alongside shelves packed with English and Arabic titles 2 min read
Indian roots, childhood and loneliness: Kiran Desai talks about her new Booker-shortlisted novel The award-winning author also talks about what inspires her to explore themes like love and loneliness against the backdrop of major national and global events 3 min read
Dubai: Hafsa Lodi reflects on faith and womanhood in debut novel 'Turbulence' Having lived in the US, UK and Canada, Lodi, who will be speaking at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, uses her cross-cultural experiences to reflect on the questions many women carry 4 min read
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