Music Inspired by Literature: From Cornwall to Småland | Part I
Here’s a mixtape of books inspired by music and songs inspired by literature in a three part series.
Comfort Reads: What to Read in Troubling Times
From Tanwi Nandini Islam to Lorrie Moore: here are six books that can bring you comfort and ease during troubling times.
On Winter, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire & Home
This is home too, from which I’m writing a thank you letter to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, I suppose? Who would have thought?
Istanbul, Not Constantinople… ?
.. I’m from Istanbul. No, really. Originally. My great-great-great-great x great grandparents had been Ottomans. I don’t know what ethnicity, but yes, Istanbulites. No, not Arabs. Rums, you say? Maybe. I’ve always suspected that. No, not Armenian. But maybe.
Read My Review on World Literature Today: Zahia Rahmani
When I found out that I was reviewing “Muslim” for World Literature Today, I was elated. And you can read about why in my review in the summer issue of World Literature Today.
Leila Aboulela: Home, The Nile & Roasted Watermelon Seeds
Migrant writer Aglaja Veteranyi once wrote that “[her] father says you remember the smell of your country no matter where you are but only recognize it when you’re far away.”
