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Sarah Shaffi

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Sarah Shaffi is a freelance literary journalist and editor. She writes about books for Stylist Magazine online and is books editor at Phoenix Magazine.

From toddlers discovering the magic of Hajj to teens exploring adventure and identity, these Eid books bring faith, fun, and learning to life

18 March, 2026

Book Club: Whether you’re craving cooking ideas or epic fantasy adventures, these ten books are perfect for your Ramadan reading list

18 February, 2026

Book Club: The New Arab compiles a list of 26 standout books that promise to entertain, challenge, and inspire readers throughout 2026

17 December, 2025

Book Club: More than a craft, tatreez embodies Palestinian identity, storytelling, and protest in artist Joanna Barakat’s new book, 'Narrative Threads'

27 August, 2025

Book Club: Bahraini-born Noor Murad's 'Lugma' brings her food philosophy to readers and keen cooks. We speak to her to find out more about the new cookbook

02 April, 2025

Book Club: In 'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This', Omar El Akkad confronts his guilt and criticises the West’s role in Gaza’s suffering

19 March, 2025

Book Club: 'Rooza' is a love letter to Ramadan, showcasing recipes that celebrate the holy month, family, and the importance of embracing different cultures

12 February, 2025

Arabic literature is struggling to reach English-speaking readers, with few works being translated despite a rich cultural history and growing demand

20 December, 2024

Book Club: Sinan Antoon speaks to Sarah Shaffi about the upcoming translation of The Book of Disappearance and his arrest during pro-Palestine protests in NY.

24 July, 2024

Book Club: Through fiction, Egyptian writer Reem Bassiouney's latest book 'Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy' takes readers back in time to medieval Fatimid Egypt

05 June, 2024