books i've read that have influenced my writing
Author: Reading Between the Dunes
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Book excerpt : “To be a God”
Excerpt from my latest manuscript, "To be a God," set during a years-long drought in a desert empire, where rivers are fought over and water is worth more than gold.
Books for a badass woman
Books on how to be a badass woman.
bury me into diamonds
for a book that weaves in the imagery of breathing (or not), the stories do take your breath away.
7 “Lab Lit” books for scientists-at-heart
I recently started my PhD in neuroscience unofficially, so I've found myself gravitating to books featuring grad students or other scientists-in-training, especially women. Books that are part wry humor and observation, part memoir, part novel, and part academia.
Hoopoe – Stories from the Middle East
I love following publishers who give voice to those who usually aren't by mainstream Western publishers. One is Hoopoe.
Graphic novels by Arab-American creators
It's no secret I love reading literature by Middle Eastern creators, and graphic novels are no exception. Here are some graphic novels by these creators.
Lablit love : Grad school romance novels
I've been on a lablit kick, with STEM characters falling in love not just with their work, but with each other.
My favorite storytelling video games
It's no surprise a writer would love interactive storytelling games, where you decide, as the player, how the game's narrative unfolds. Here are some of my favorite narrative games.
6 books that wax lyrical
Lyrical books are becoming more and more popular in recent years, with their captivating prose and lush atmosphere.
Reading Between the Dunes 