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House stories
House stories Author's name: A group of authors The book (House Tales) includes 14 short stories written by young Emirati authors, after their participation in the Writers’ Retreat program, which was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the...- Dhs. 47.00
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Thursday visitors
Thursday visitors Author's name: Badriya Al-Bishr Children never forget. They grow up vowing never to repeat their parents' mistakes. But in the twists and turns of life, they suddenly wake up to realize that they have become darker versions of their fathers. When Mashael...- Dhs. 47.00
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to become super
to become super Author Name: Joe Dispenza Throughout human history, there have been stories of ordinary people who underwent experiences that pushed them beyond the bounds of expectation and possibility, beginning with the life of Lee Ching-lwin, a martial arts expert who began his...- Dhs. 72.00
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Grace
Grace Author's name: Margaret Atwood Based on true events, this novel takes place in 19th-century Canada, where 16-year-old Grace Marks is convicted as an accomplice to the murder of her master and his housekeeper. Unsurprisingly, the story polarized the press and the public alike,...- Dhs. 69.00
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Year of Small Museums
Year of Small Museums Author's name: Asmaa Azayzah Asmaa also presents a mix of memoirs she wrote during that period, and an important documentary aspect of her rural father's life, one with few photographs or documentaries—unlike city dwellers. She also provides the reader with...- Dhs. 42.00
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The scream of the hook
The scream of the hook Author's name: Ahmed Umit On a warm day, a body is found in a children's park in Istanbul. The victim was left sitting under a slide, shot once in the back of the head, with a Barbie doll between...- Dhs. 62.00
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American war
American war Author's name: Omar Al-Akkad Journalist: You write in the book, "During war, you fight with guns, but during peace, you fight with stories." How did you come up with the idea for this dystopian novel? Omar Al-Akkad: I was listening to a...- Dhs. 62.00
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The Book of Testimony
The Book of Testimony Author's Name: John Banville He returns to his homeland to retrieve a rare painting he inherited from his father, but at the age of thirty-eight, he commits a horrific crime without justification or intent. He recounts the details of what...- Dhs. 57.00
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sense of ending
sense of ending Author Name: Julian Barnes Teenager Tony Webster withdraws from a love affair with Veronica, only to find her immediately reunited with his best friends. They both wrote him a letter asking for understanding. He replied and lived forty years of his...- Dhs. 42.00
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Emperor's Children
Emperor's Children Author's name: Claire Masoud "Oh, I see. The thing is, you, my nephew, had to stomp through my private papers in my drawer and let the whole damned world know your opinion of me. You know what you are? You're a little...- Dhs. 72.00
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The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Story of a Respectable Man
The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Story of a Respectable Man Author's name: Thomas Hardy “As for me, I don’t see why men who have wives and don’t want them shouldn’t get rid of them like those gypsy fellows do with their old horses,” said...- Dhs. 65.00
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Dragonfly Sea
Dragonfly Sea Author Name: Yvonne Adhiambo In its poetic language, the novel traces Ayana's journey of self-discovery, starting from Beit Island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya, passing through China, Turkey, and other destinations. The novel raises many questions about belonging,...- Dhs. 72.00
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a drop of alcohol
a drop of alcohol Author's name: Abdulaziz Al-Saqabi When the search for a missing brother turns into a search for self—a brother known for his political leanings and behavior that embarrassed his family, a brother who, like him, wasn't afraid of a drop of...- Dhs. 62.00
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devil on the cross
devil on the cross Author's Name: Ngugi wa Thiong'o Devil on the Cross is considered one of the most important novels in African literature. It directly criticizes capitalism, attacks the old colonialism that has succeeded a new system of colonialism known as modern imperialism...- Dhs. 57.00
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eclipse
eclipse Author's Name: John Banville Alexander Cliff, a famous actor, takes refuge in his childhood home to escape the shame of his painful collapse on stage. There, in the haze of time, the living, and the dead, he remembers, reflects, dreams, and walks doubtfully...- Dhs. 57.00
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violent life
violent life Author's name: Pasolini Violent Life tells the story of the life and death of Tomaso, a street kid who ran with communists, fascists, and thieves at other times. Pasolini tells his story in a series of connected episodes, each of which could...- Dhs. 62.00
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blood petals
blood petals Author's Name: Ngugi wa Thiong'o In the face of a village ignored by rain and politicians, the face of Kenya appears. This land, once fertile and generous, has now declined due to drought and the collusion of colonialists, traitors, and the greedy....- Dhs. 67.00
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The man who knows English
The man who knows English Author's name: Ahmed Amiri "The book includes a collection of situations the author experienced while learning and using the English language, from his childhood in Dubai, through his studies and work, to marriage and having children, and finally his...- Dhs. 42.00
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The fortified
The fortified Author's Name: John Banville The Untouchable delves into the world of Victor Maskell and his fictional account of the world of espionage and its secrets. It reveals a complex dual personality: he is both Irish and English; a husband and a man-lover;...- Dhs. 72.00
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Jacaranda Dance
Jacaranda Dance Author's name: Peter Kimani Set against the backdrop of Kenya's independence from Great Britain, the novel recounts the union of whites, coloreds, and blacks to build a railway, a project that marked the birth of a nation. The novel follows the fates...- Dhs. 57.00
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Milan Kunder and the World as Partners
Milan Kunder and the World as Partners Author's name: Amin Saleh The renowned writer and translator Amin Saleh presents a comprehensive account of Milan Kundera in "Milan Kundera and the World as Enemy," taking us on an extensive reading of Kundera's biography, works, and...- Dhs. 57.00
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The Secret Lives of Baba Sagi's Wives
The Secret Lives of Baba Sagi's Wives Author's name: Lola Shounen Baba Sagi lives with his three illiterate wives in one house, surrounded by seven children, wealth, and riches. But now his eyes fall on Bolnle, a young girl who has just finished her...- Dhs. 57.00
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uncommon pattern
uncommon pattern Author Name: Tom Hanks An Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and life have been torn apart by the civil war in his country. A woman trying to adjust to life in a new neighborhood after her...- Dhs. 62.00
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The Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel Author's Name: E.L. Doctorow In his 1971 novel, The Book of Daniel, American author E. L. Doctorow (1931–2015) based his book on the famous 1951 case of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were accused of spying for the Soviet Union...- Dhs. 67.00
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Days and books
Days and books Author's name: Ahmed Al-Haqil I'll never forget Noura's look when she walked into my library, which hadn't been long. She found me standing in front of the TV watching a decisive penalty kick in one of Al-Nassr's matches. She was about...- Dhs. 47.00
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Clarice Lispector's Short Story Collections
Clarice Lispector's Short Story Collections Author's Name: Clarice Lispector Clarice Lispector (1920–1977) was a Brazilian short story writer and novelist. She published several short story collections and novels, including *The Hour of the Star* and *Near the Savage Heart*. Lispector is considered one of...- Dhs. 67.00
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Nickel Girl
Nickel Girl Author Name: Colson Whitehead "The Nickel Boys" tells the story of Elwood, a boy framed for car theft and taken to the Nickel Correctional Facility for being underage. Carrying the words of Martin Luther King Jr. in his heart and mind, he...- Dhs. 57.00
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The child is in his time
The child is in his time Author Name: Ian McEwan Stephen, a children's book author, is confronted with the abduction of his daughter, Kate, in a flashback while they were grocery shopping together. It happened over the weekend, after he left his wife asleep...- Dhs. 57.00
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's Author's name: Tromana Capote Holly Golightly is one of the most iconic characters in American cinema history. She was played by Audrey Hepburn in the famous film adaptation of the novel of the same name, Breakfast at Tiffany's. Hepburn wore her...- Dhs. 42.00
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Book of Aaron
Book of Aaron Author Name: Jim Shepard Aaron grows from a novice smuggler to a skilled smuggler among the neighborhood gangs, helping his family survive amidst the German occupation. But after events somehow strip him of all his family and friends, he has no...- Dhs. 42.00
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