Ali Houissa

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The Book Collectors: A Band of Syrian Rebels and the Stories That Carried Them Through a War

This compassionate portrayal of an engaging group of rebels serves as a testament to both the resilience of the human spirit and to the power of story. Highly recommended for those interested in current events, Middle East history and politics, and personal accounts of war. [See “Turn the Page,” p. 18.]

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The Selected Works of Edward Said, 1966–2006

This quasianthology will appeal to general readers but also serves as an indispensable resource for scholars of cultural studies, history and politics, literature, sociology, anthropology, Western classical music, and the arts.
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Chroniques: Selected Columns, 2000–2016

These thought-provoking writings will appeal to readers interested in geopolitical events in one of the most troubled regions of the world. [See Prepub Alert, 4/30/18.]
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George Sand

Highly recommended for George Sand devotees, but the audience for this masterly and definitive biography should be legion.
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A Literary Tour de France: The World of Books on the Eve of the French Revolution

Deftly written, this thoughtful and well-researched work will appeal to a wide variety of readers; scholars and casual fans of printing history will enjoy this insider's look that is both informative and entertaining.
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Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange: A Medieval Arab Fantasy Collection

Though lacking the artfulness and charm of The Arabian Nights, these medieval fantasy tales should nonetheless appeal to anyone who enjoys the classics of popular literature. Highly recommended for all literature collections.
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Goethe: Life as a Work of Art

Highly recommended for all literature collections. [See Prepub Alert, 10/17/16.]
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Marvellous Thieves: Secret Authors of the Arabian Nights

Horta's scholarly, albeit witty and entertaining analysis and style, will have wide appeal and particularly interest scholars and students of literature.
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Rumi's Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love

Recommended for all libraries as well as anyone with more than a passing interest in Rumi and Sufi poetry.
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