...to celebrate the books that are published and that are MidEast-inspired, I’m crowning 2020 the Year of the Middle East Reading Challenge (YMERC).
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#YMERC2020 DECEMBER
Ahlan wa sahlan! Thank you for joining in with us in the Year of the Middle Eastern Reading Challenge (YMERC).
Banned in Egypt for “offending public morals – Magdy El Shafee’s Metro
"We’re all living in one big cage...The cage is open, but nobody leaves…We all have to leave the cage together."
3 Arab (English-translated) Halloween Reads
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi, translated by Jonathan Wright The book features a living corpse, stitched together of different blown-up body parts and made into a what’s-its-name that claims to be on a “grand mission in order to punish, with the help of God and Heaven, all criminals and eventually do justice on Earth.” From the rubble-strewn streets … Continue reading 3 Arab (English-translated) Halloween Reads
#YMERC2020 August
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The Unexpected Love Objects of Dunya Noor
The Unexpected Love Objects of Dunya Noor is the love story to Syria and her people, to her complex and rich history, her poignant present, and her hopeful future.
4 Arab Films Are Heading to Cannes Film Festival
From Algeria to Lebanon, these are the films to watch
Last Minute + Free Tickets
"...Syrian-American hip-hop artist and poet, Omar Offendum, will be the MC. He will be joined by award-winning artist and writer, Molly Crabapple as she creates art based on the music and stories we hear, Abboud Kayyali with a special performance on the oud, as well as CNN's Hala Gorani, as she interviews Karam House students about their experiences, dreams, and aspirations."
Ethnically Arab blogger award
This award is for those who are Middle Eastern or of Middle Eastern descent or who support Middle Eastern culture. Their blog content doesn't matter - they could write about Arab culture, books, fashion, or anything in between.
#YMERC2020 May Part 1
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