Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Fourteen novels about Muslim life that open up worlds for their audiences

At BuzzFeed, Ahmed Ali Akbar tagged 14 novels about Muslim life that open up worlds for their audiences, including:
Secret Son by Laila Lalami — Morocco

What it’s all about: A young man dreams of a missing father and escape from the slums of Casablanca.

Why you should read it: It gives you perspective on the appeal and role of religious parties among the poor.
Read about the other books on the list.

The Page 69 Test: Secret Son.

--Marshal Zeringue