The Black Book of Arabia

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"For the average Western reader, diving into Hend Al Qassemi's debut novel 'The Black Book of Arabia' is an eye-opener. Couched in a series of short stories, Al Qassemi 's book gives a bird's-eye snapshot of Middle Eastern culture in several countries."

-Autumn Markus, NY Journal of Books

"The stories leap across social class, strata and gender, zeroing on private tales of love, betrayal and heroism from across the Gulf."
-Rob Garrett, The National

"...engaging" -Lilly Cox, The Lady

"With "The Black Book of Arabia', Sheikha Hend does not only showcase her first debut book, she masterfully displays an uncanny ability for storytelling."

-Bazaar Magazine

"...a thoughtfully curated medley of true stories from across the Arabian Gulf that is candid, witty and refreshingly real."

-Elan Magazine