1. Sitt Marie Rose<\/em> by Etel Adnan<\/h3> <\/p>
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This novel is based on a true story, inspired by the life of Marie Rose Boulos who was executed by militiamen during the civil war. Divided into two major parts, the novel tells the story of her death from the viewpoints of multiple narrators, including the “deaf-mute school of children” that she teaches.<\/p>
<\/div> 2. Beirut<\/em> by Samir Kassir<\/h3> <\/p>
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A widely praised book that is a must-read for anyone wanting to unpack Lebanon’s battle of modernity and democracy as the country witnessed major changes all throughout the 19th and 20th century, leading up to the Lebanese civil war.<\/p>
<\/div> 3. Teta, Mother, and Me<\/em> by Jean Said Makdisi<\/h3> <\/p>
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This memoir doesn’t majorly focus on Lebanon as much as it passes through it, but it is an excellent read nonetheless. Makdisi discusses the lives of three generations of Palestinian women in her family, often juggling personal experiences with major political changes that are occurring in the region at the time.<\/p>
<\/div> 4. An Unnecessary Woman<\/em> by Rabih Alameddine<\/h3> <\/p>
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Rabih Alameddine tells the story of a 72-year-old woman living in Beirut as she reflects on her past experiences and tries to decide whether she lived a meaningful and “necessary” life. Another excellent read by Alameddine that also gives a glimpse into Lebanese history is Koolaids: The Art of War<\/em>.<\/p> <\/div> 5. The Mehlis Report<\/em> by Rabee Jaber<\/h3> <\/p>
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One of his many acclaimed works, The Mehlis Report journeys through Lebanese history and the report by German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis that was submitted to the United Nations as part of the investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.<\/p>
<\/div> 6. A House of Many Mansions<\/em> by Kamal Salibi<\/h3> <\/p>
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Historian Kamal Salibi reconsiders Lebanon’s divided history and attempts to construct political unity in a faction-ridden country. The book focuses on building an Arab identity between opposing affiliates whose communities share more in common than they think.<\/p>
<\/div> 7. Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> by Hoda Barakat<\/h3> <\/p>
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Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> is an award-winning novel that includes a series of 6 letters that discuss the themes of exile. The country of exile is not explicitly mentioned, but it gives insight into the life of those escaping their countries and adjusting to their new life in Europe.<\/p> <\/div> 8. White Masks<\/em> by Elias Khoury<\/h3> <\/p>
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The novel revolves around a murder investigation, as a journalist conducts interview after interview to find out why a body turned up dead on the streets of Beirut. Each interview tells bits and pieces about the victim’s story, and the interviewees often go on tangents and discuss unrelated matters.<\/p>
<\/div> 9. Between Beirut and the Moon<\/em> by Naji Bakhti<\/h3> <\/p>
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A comical coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of young and ambitions friends who are attempting to disconnect themselves from the complex political turmoil of post-war Beirut. The story is told from the point of view of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.<\/p>
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This novel is based on a true story, inspired by the life of Marie Rose Boulos who was executed by militiamen during the civil war. Divided into two major parts, the novel tells the story of her death from the viewpoints of multiple narrators, including the “deaf-mute school of children” that she teaches.<\/p>
2. Beirut<\/em> by Samir Kassir<\/h3> <\/p>
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A widely praised book that is a must-read for anyone wanting to unpack Lebanon’s battle of modernity and democracy as the country witnessed major changes all throughout the 19th and 20th century, leading up to the Lebanese civil war.<\/p>
<\/div> 3. Teta, Mother, and Me<\/em> by Jean Said Makdisi<\/h3> <\/p>
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This memoir doesn’t majorly focus on Lebanon as much as it passes through it, but it is an excellent read nonetheless. Makdisi discusses the lives of three generations of Palestinian women in her family, often juggling personal experiences with major political changes that are occurring in the region at the time.<\/p>
<\/div> 4. An Unnecessary Woman<\/em> by Rabih Alameddine<\/h3> <\/p>
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Rabih Alameddine tells the story of a 72-year-old woman living in Beirut as she reflects on her past experiences and tries to decide whether she lived a meaningful and “necessary” life. Another excellent read by Alameddine that also gives a glimpse into Lebanese history is Koolaids: The Art of War<\/em>.<\/p> <\/div> 5. The Mehlis Report<\/em> by Rabee Jaber<\/h3> <\/p>
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One of his many acclaimed works, The Mehlis Report journeys through Lebanese history and the report by German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis that was submitted to the United Nations as part of the investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.<\/p>
<\/div> 6. A House of Many Mansions<\/em> by Kamal Salibi<\/h3> <\/p>
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Historian Kamal Salibi reconsiders Lebanon’s divided history and attempts to construct political unity in a faction-ridden country. The book focuses on building an Arab identity between opposing affiliates whose communities share more in common than they think.<\/p>
<\/div> 7. Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> by Hoda Barakat<\/h3> <\/p>
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Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> is an award-winning novel that includes a series of 6 letters that discuss the themes of exile. The country of exile is not explicitly mentioned, but it gives insight into the life of those escaping their countries and adjusting to their new life in Europe.<\/p> <\/div> 8. White Masks<\/em> by Elias Khoury<\/h3> <\/p>
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The novel revolves around a murder investigation, as a journalist conducts interview after interview to find out why a body turned up dead on the streets of Beirut. Each interview tells bits and pieces about the victim’s story, and the interviewees often go on tangents and discuss unrelated matters.<\/p>
<\/div> 9. Between Beirut and the Moon<\/em> by Naji Bakhti<\/h3> <\/p>
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A comical coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of young and ambitions friends who are attempting to disconnect themselves from the complex political turmoil of post-war Beirut. The story is told from the point of view of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.<\/p>
![\"Beirut](\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/beirut.jpg\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/p>
A widely praised book that is a must-read for anyone wanting to unpack Lebanon’s battle of modernity and democracy as the country witnessed major changes all throughout the 19th and 20th century, leading up to the Lebanese civil war.<\/p>
3. Teta, Mother, and Me<\/em> by Jean Said Makdisi<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"Teta,]()
<\/div> <\/p>
This memoir doesn’t majorly focus on Lebanon as much as it passes through it, but it is an excellent read nonetheless. Makdisi discusses the lives of three generations of Palestinian women in her family, often juggling personal experiences with major political changes that are occurring in the region at the time.<\/p>
<\/div> 4. An Unnecessary Woman<\/em> by Rabih Alameddine<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"An]()
<\/div> <\/p>
Rabih Alameddine tells the story of a 72-year-old woman living in Beirut as she reflects on her past experiences and tries to decide whether she lived a meaningful and “necessary” life. Another excellent read by Alameddine that also gives a glimpse into Lebanese history is Koolaids: The Art of War<\/em>.<\/p> <\/div> 5. The Mehlis Report<\/em> by Rabee Jaber<\/h3> <\/p>
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<\/div> <\/p>
One of his many acclaimed works, The Mehlis Report journeys through Lebanese history and the report by German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis that was submitted to the United Nations as part of the investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.<\/p>
<\/div> 6. A House of Many Mansions<\/em> by Kamal Salibi<\/h3> <\/p>
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<\/div> <\/p>
Historian Kamal Salibi reconsiders Lebanon’s divided history and attempts to construct political unity in a faction-ridden country. The book focuses on building an Arab identity between opposing affiliates whose communities share more in common than they think.<\/p>
<\/div> 7. Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> by Hoda Barakat<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"Bareed]()
<\/div> <\/p>
Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> is an award-winning novel that includes a series of 6 letters that discuss the themes of exile. The country of exile is not explicitly mentioned, but it gives insight into the life of those escaping their countries and adjusting to their new life in Europe.<\/p> <\/div> 8. White Masks<\/em> by Elias Khoury<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"White]()
<\/div> <\/p>
The novel revolves around a murder investigation, as a journalist conducts interview after interview to find out why a body turned up dead on the streets of Beirut. Each interview tells bits and pieces about the victim’s story, and the interviewees often go on tangents and discuss unrelated matters.<\/p>
<\/div> 9. Between Beirut and the Moon<\/em> by Naji Bakhti<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"Between]()
<\/div> <\/p>
A comical coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of young and ambitions friends who are attempting to disconnect themselves from the complex political turmoil of post-war Beirut. The story is told from the point of view of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.<\/p>
![\"Teta,](\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tetamotherandme.jpg\")
<\/div> <\/p>
This memoir doesn’t majorly focus on Lebanon as much as it passes through it, but it is an excellent read nonetheless. Makdisi discusses the lives of three generations of Palestinian women in her family, often juggling personal experiences with major political changes that are occurring in the region at the time.<\/p>
4. An Unnecessary Woman<\/em> by Rabih Alameddine<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"An]()
<\/div> <\/p>
Rabih Alameddine tells the story of a 72-year-old woman living in Beirut as she reflects on her past experiences and tries to decide whether she lived a meaningful and “necessary” life. Another excellent read by Alameddine that also gives a glimpse into Lebanese history is Koolaids: The Art of War<\/em>.<\/p> <\/div> 5. The Mehlis Report<\/em> by Rabee Jaber<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"The]()
<\/div> <\/p>
One of his many acclaimed works, The Mehlis Report journeys through Lebanese history and the report by German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis that was submitted to the United Nations as part of the investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.<\/p>
<\/div> 6. A House of Many Mansions<\/em> by Kamal Salibi<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"A]()
<\/div> <\/p>
Historian Kamal Salibi reconsiders Lebanon’s divided history and attempts to construct political unity in a faction-ridden country. The book focuses on building an Arab identity between opposing affiliates whose communities share more in common than they think.<\/p>
<\/div> 7. Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> by Hoda Barakat<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"Bareed]()
<\/div> <\/p>
Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> is an award-winning novel that includes a series of 6 letters that discuss the themes of exile. The country of exile is not explicitly mentioned, but it gives insight into the life of those escaping their countries and adjusting to their new life in Europe.<\/p> <\/div> 8. White Masks<\/em> by Elias Khoury<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"White]()
<\/div> <\/p>
The novel revolves around a murder investigation, as a journalist conducts interview after interview to find out why a body turned up dead on the streets of Beirut. Each interview tells bits and pieces about the victim’s story, and the interviewees often go on tangents and discuss unrelated matters.<\/p>
<\/div> 9. Between Beirut and the Moon<\/em> by Naji Bakhti<\/h3> <\/p>
![\"Between]()
<\/div> <\/p>
A comical coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of young and ambitions friends who are attempting to disconnect themselves from the complex political turmoil of post-war Beirut. The story is told from the point of view of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.<\/p>
![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnecessarywoman.png\")
<\/div> <\/p>
Rabih Alameddine tells the story of a 72-year-old woman living in Beirut as she reflects on her past experiences and tries to decide whether she lived a meaningful and “necessary” life. Another excellent read by Alameddine that also gives a glimpse into Lebanese history is Koolaids: The Art of War<\/em>.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> One of his many acclaimed works, The Mehlis Report journeys through Lebanese history and the report by German prosecutor Detlev Mehlis that was submitted to the United Nations as part of the investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Historian Kamal Salibi reconsiders Lebanon’s divided history and attempts to construct political unity in a faction-ridden country. The book focuses on building an Arab identity between opposing affiliates whose communities share more in common than they think.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> is an award-winning novel that includes a series of 6 letters that discuss the themes of exile. The country of exile is not explicitly mentioned, but it gives insight into the life of those escaping their countries and adjusting to their new life in Europe.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> The novel revolves around a murder investigation, as a journalist conducts interview after interview to find out why a body turned up dead on the streets of Beirut. Each interview tells bits and pieces about the victim’s story, and the interviewees often go on tangents and discuss unrelated matters.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p> A comical coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of young and ambitions friends who are attempting to disconnect themselves from the complex political turmoil of post-war Beirut. The story is told from the point of view of a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.<\/p> 5. The Mehlis Report<\/em> by Rabee Jaber<\/h3>
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<\/div> 6. A House of Many Mansions<\/em> by Kamal Salibi<\/h3>
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<\/div> 7. Bareed Al-Layl<\/em> by Hoda Barakat<\/h3>
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<\/div> 8. White Masks<\/em> by Elias Khoury<\/h3>
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<\/div> 9. Between Beirut and the Moon<\/em> by Naji Bakhti<\/h3>
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