We Wrote in Symbols: Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers brings together fiction and poetry by more than 70 women over a span of more than 1500 years. Editor Selma Dabbagh talks about why it's hard to write about sex, and the difficult balance of reaching readers.Show Notes: The digital launch of We Wrote in Symbols, published by Saqi Books, is scheduled for ... Show More
Jul 16
Books by Rabih Alameddine, May Ziadeh, Samar Yazbek, Lamia Ziadé and More
Marcia is publishing the first English translation of early 20th century woman of letters and feminist icon May Ziadhe; Ursula has been working on a review of the award-winning Lebanese novelist Rabih Alameddine. We also talk about a devastating book based on interviews with Gaz ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2026
Unlocking Palestine: Sara Yasin on editing The Key
The Key is a new online publication dedicated to covering Palestine as “the core issue at the heart of the modern world.” We’re joined by its editor-in-chief, Sara Yasin, former managing editor of the LA Times. The Key is an outgrowth of PalFest, an annual traveling literature f ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2022
Women's Roles in Faith Leadership and Outreach: Three Religions, Three Perspectives
Dr. Sahar Khamis discussed an important topic with her guests Dr. Sabrina E. Dent, Ms. Hurunnessa Fariad, and Cantor Sharon McCord.
The topic was about women's different roles in faith leadership, interfaith dialogue, and community outreach in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Y ... Show More
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