Ben East

From a Syrian biography to a Nigerian Nobel Laureate's novel almost 50 years since his last, there's plenty to look out

The French-Algerian author believes that her fictional tales are in many ways autobiographical

Sabba Khan's new book, 'The Roles We Play', deals with religion, migration and race

In his latest book 'Among the Mosques', the writer and thinker examines Britain's relationship with Islam by visiting mosques across the country

These blistering works of fiction, from the likes of Elif Shafak, Paula Hawkins and Leila Slimani, will keep you turning the page

The British writer talks about her poetic narrative that is both a memoir and a masterful example of nature writing

British Muslim author Radiya Hafiza talks about why she decided to write children's books

The British author objectively addresses the lasting influence of imperialism

Kapil believes poetry can be an antidote to a sense of loss

Author Hafsa Zayyan on why she wrote of her family's experience

The Kolkata-born author set out to write a book that grapples with the big issues while still being a fun read, and has succeeded

In her new book, the British writer explores how society, states and people can be paradoxical

The search for voice and identity as well as social and climate issues rule in this list of reads

Ben East writes about the year’s best works, a list dominated by dark stories

The collection shares the Covid-19 experiences of novelists, poets, historians, academics and physicians