131 results for 'Slimani, Leila'

Discover the beauty of the natural world through the intricate illustrations of Leila Duly, a talented UK-based artist. This coloring book brings the wonders of the world to life, featuring a range...

Shalini's life was forever changed on her daughter Leila's third birthday party. Sixteen years have passed since that fateful day, and Shalini's world has been turned upside down. Her husband is...

Vista Chinesa is a powerful and thought-provoking novella that sheds light on a dark event in Brazil. In 2014, Rio de Janeiro was abuzz with excitement as the World Cup approached and the Olympics...

Leila is a heartwarming story about a six-year-old girl with big eyes, curly hair and dark skin. She doesn't have any brothers, but she has many friends at school.This sweet tale teaches us that...

This vibrant picture book tells the story of Leila's journey of self-discovery and identity. When she visits her grandmother for their weekly family dinner, Leila begins to explore what makes her...

Leila is a story about a young person struggling to find their place in the world. She feels different and is often misunderstood by those around her.The novel follows Leila's journey as she...

Leila and Nugget are back in their third adventure. This time, they're racing against time to rescue the missing mascot from the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium's Bark at the Park event.The day...

Leila and the Blue Fox is a captivating tale of a young girl's journey to find her way to her mother, accompanied by a determined Arctic fox. With dazzling blue and black illustrations, this story...

This heartwarming story follows a young girl's journey as she copes with the loss of her family in a fire and finds herself living with an aunt in another town. As she navigates her new life, she...

Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch with exceptional skills in magic and flying. She's also part of a long line of master bakers, but her true passion lies in the culinary world.Leila's...

The Scepter of Aset is a powerful relic with a rich history, but its current whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. In 14th century Egypt, a seasoned Assassin sets out to reclaim the scepter, only to...

Two teenagers on the run, bound together by circumstance and desperation. Leila's passion for celebrity magazines contrasts with Lee's dead-end existence in a small town. When they stumble into a...

Leila Khaled: A Life of Resistance This intimate profile of Leila Khaled, the Palestinian militant who hijacked a passenger jet in 1969, offers a unique insight into the Palestinian struggle. Based...

A powerful and poignant debut novel awaits you. Set against the rich and turbulent history of Iran, Donia Bijan's exquisite story weaves together food, family, and a bittersweet homecoming. When Noor...

Four Arab American Plays: A Collection of Contemporary Works This collection brings together four plays by Arab American playwrights, each offering a unique perspective on identity, culture and...

A Jewish Childhood in the Muslim Mediterranean brings together personal stories from Jewish writers and intellectuals who grew up in lands where Islam was dominant. These essays offer literary...

Leïla Slimani's essays offer a striking portrayal of young Moroccan women navigating a conservative culture that both condemns and commodifies sex. In a society where non-marital sex, homosexuality,...

A revelation - Leïla Slimani's latest work is a deeply personal exploration of life, beauty and mortality. Translated by Sam Taylor, this book follows the author as she spends a sleepless night alone...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a Moroccan family, Leïla Slimani's novel explores the complexities of identity, desire, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.When Mathilde's...

A powerful and poignant novel about the complexities of love, identity, and belonging. Set against the backdrop of Morocco's struggle for independence, Leïla Slimani's The Country of Others tells the...

Step into Paris as you have never seen it before. A hidden side of the city is revealed in this engaging debut novel. The story follows Edward, who arrives in Paris hoping to mend after a loss, only...

Adele by Leila Slimani is a riveting exploration of obsession and desire. Adèle appears to have it all - a respected career, a flawless Paris apartment, and a young son with her husband. However,...

Chanson douce roman by Leïla Slimani is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. When Myriam, a mother of two young children, decides...

Watch Us Dance, a vibrant new novel by Leïla Slimani, is set against the backdrop of Morocco in 1968. As Mathilde reflects on the opportunities before her, she is surrounded by the beauty of her...

A gripping Roman adventure, told from the perspective of a young North African girl, takes readers on a perilous journey to Britain. In 207 AD, Camilla's family embarks on a journey from Leptis Magna...

Leilani Santiago returns to her birthplace, Kaua'i, to help keep her family business afloat. She's back in the island that shaped her life, but this time she's not alone. When Leilani arrives at work...

Winter Animals is a dark meditation on the dangers and seductive power of youthful idealism, and the slippages between friendship and love. Elen's life is turned upside down when she meets four...

Vlad and his wife Leila face a new threat as they navigate their relationship and their roles in the supernatural world. A centuries-old enemy emerges, one whose power rivals that of Vlad's own, and...

Spring has finally come to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, and with it the end of syrup-making season. Leila Khoury, new owner of Sappy Endings Farm, is determined to make her best friend Heather's wedding day...

David and Leila's dream of starting a family is finally within reach with the adoption of baby Grace. But as they prepare for their new life together, an unexpected challenge arises from Grace's...

Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach is a gripping novel about identity and deception. Leila discovers an online forum where she can connect with like-minded individuals, but her life takes a dramatic...

A gripping thriller with a unique twist, Taken by Lisa Stone follows the story of 8-year-old Leila Smith, who vanishes without a trace from her home on the Hawthorn Estate. A nationwide search is...

Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges. Leila's psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn't sure what the future holds. Her lover Vlad has also been acting distant, refusing...

Follow the changing seasons with Leila Duly's captivating colouring companion, Floribunda Year. This beautifully illustrated book takes you through the year in flowers and floral displays, from...

The Honeysuckle Dream is a standalone love story that explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Leila's life is marked by her decision to become pregnant at nineteen, an affair...

Teenager Leila's life is full of challenges. She faces difficulties in her foster care system and struggles with seasonal affective disorder. Despite these obstacles, she finds solace in...

A beautifully written love story full of heart and poignancy, The Last Charm by Ella Allbright is a moving tale of love, loss, and hope. When Leila Jones loses her precious charm bracelet, she has to...

Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Charlotte Butterfield is a heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedy that will leave you laughing out loud. After a string of disastrous break-ups, Leila takes an...

The Savior's Sister by Jenna Moreci is a dark fantasy novel that combines romance and action. In this thrilling companion to a highly acclaimed book, Leila Tūs Salvatíraas, the magical Queen of her...

A moving novel about the power of friendship in our darkest times. Elif Shafak's latest work tells the story of Tequila Leila, a young woman whose life is cut short but not before she experiences a...

At Armstead Academy, everyone seems to know everything about each other. Leila has managed to avoid having a crush on anyone so far, which is a relief given her Iranian American background - if word...

Khayyam, a part-Indian, part-French Muslim American teenager, is at a crossroads in Paris. A chance encounter sets her on a path to research Leila, a girl who inspired the famous artist Eugène...

A dark and passionate tale of forbidden love. Leila's life is forever changed when she develops terrifying abilities that make her a target for creatures of the night. Forced to reach out for help,...

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging by Leila McKenzie-Delis explores how diversity extends beyond traditional categories to encompass cognitive and neurodiversity, as well as emotional connections. This...

The Final Passage by Caryl Phillips tells the story of Leila's journey to England in the 1950s. Leaving behind her life on a small Caribbean island, she sets out with her husband Michael and young...

Sharing Shalom is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of community and inclusivity. When Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she struggles to find meaning in her faith. However, as...

A powerful and personal account of one woman's struggle against forced marriage. Leila recounts her experience of being forced into a marriage she didn't choose, and the brutal treatment she suffered...

On an ordinary working day, Leila Syed's life is turned upside down. A call from her brother-in-law's voice, filled with panic, sets off a chain of events that will tear her family apart. Leila was...

River Spirit by Leila Aboulela In this powerful novel, Leila Aboulela explores the complexities of identity, community, and belonging in a small Scottish town. The story revolves around a young...

A heart-wrenching tale of courage and redemption set against the backdrop of World War II Italy. In 1944, Leila Venturi's life is forever changed when her best friend Rebecca is deported to a...

A small-town romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sarina Bowen. Leila's life is turned upside down when her crush returns to town, and she makes an impulsive request that...

A Good Day for Climbing Trees by Jaco Jacobs In a small town, two unlikely heroes inspire a community by fighting to save a tree. Marnus, tired of feeling invisible, finds an unexpected chance to be...

Daughters of Smoke and Fire: A Haunting Story of Freedom and Justice In this unforgettable novel, Ava Homa weaves 50 years of modern Kurdish history into a story of family facing oppression and...

A Breathless Place by Harper Bliss is a deeply moving story about a woman's emotional journey from feeling trapped to finding the strength to live again. Ten years after losing her voice, former...

Rayshon and Leila have faced countless challenges together, but their love has only grown stronger. Now, they're navigating the ups and downs of raising Karen's son, while Leila pursues a new...

Adam Whistler appears to have it all, yet he feels empty. A break from his relationship triggers an emotional free fall. At a house party, he meets Morgan, who becomes Leila - a woman with...

Earth Repair: A Grassroots Guide to Healing Toxic and Damaged Landscapes by Leila Darwish offers practical solutions for restoring damaged landscapes.This comprehensive guide explores bioremediation...

When the first minute following her death begins to ebb, Tequila Leila's consciousness slowly recedes from the shore, leaving behind a trail of memories that refuse to fade. Each minute recalls a...

The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews brings together some of the most fascinating conversations about writing and literature in recent years. Owner Sylvia Whitman and novelist Adam Biles...

Leila Aboulela's new collection of stories explores life as an immigrant abroad and the challenges of navigating assimilation and difference. In Elsewhere, Home, she draws us into the lives of her...

When illness strikes, life can change in ways that are hard to imagine. But for Leila's family, one thing remains constant: their love and support for each other. Sheetal Sheth shares her own...

Charlie Bell's picture appears in the paper. He is a young man with a successful career, surrounded by the wealth and glamour of London in 2007. But everything changes in an instant. A journey begins...

Discover the people who make a difference in our lives with fun and catchy rhymes. This charming book introduces children to the key helpers they encounter every day, from workers in their community...

A newborn baby is stolen from hospital, and evidence points to one of the midwives. As colleagues struggle to protect their reputation, they must also reassure pregnant women in their care that the...

Figment is an attempt to articulate the inarticulable, piecing together words from fragments and the abecedarian form. Leila Chatti explores the experience of pregnancy loss and the anguish of failed...

Leila Guerriero's columns, published over five years in El País, offer a unique blend of prose and reflection. With fierce and precise writing, she explores the subtleties of everyday life, shedding...

Lost Words: An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope by Leila Boukarim. This picture book tells the story of a young boy's journey to find refuge, based on a true family history. It is a poignant and...

Leila Ahmed's groundbreaking study explores the lives of Muslim women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age and Egypt during the modern era. This...

The Girl in the Missing PosterA psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, this gripping story follows Stella as she receives a direct response from the person who took her missing twin sister...

What Goes Around is an utterly gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Ellen's perfect life is shattered by her husband's infidelity, she sets in motion a...

La literatura es una casa llena de gente. Para Leila Ross, traductora y escritora, el tiempo se organiza en y para los libros. Sin embargo, su vida es más compleja: enfrenta demandas domésticas y la...

A groundbreaking collection of stories that challenge and redefine the narrative of the Muslim woman. From the narrow confines of social media to the complexities of identity and belonging, these...

Christian parents face increasingly complex moral issues when it comes to raising their children. In "Made This Way", Leila Miller and Trent Horn provide practical techniques to help kids understand...

In the aftermath of a catastrophic event, a secluded suburban community emerges as a haven. For Maceo and Mezzy, this unexpected refuge becomes a home - both to themselves and each other. However, as...

Where There's Smoke is a standalone novel in the Sweet Sin Series by Kathy Coopmans. After six years of guilt and grief, Dean Wagner's life has been consumed by his desire to protect his daughter...

Gail Lim's search for answers about her father's past is driven by a deep-seated unease. Haunted by the mysterious events that shaped his childhood in war-torn Asia, she uses her skills as a...

Going Back brings together a diverse range of voices and perspectives in a unique anthology. The collection features extracts from notable writers, including Richard Russo, Claire Vaye Watkins,...

Monstrous Fantasies: England's Crusading Imaginary and the Romance of Recovery, 1300-1500This book explores how medieval romances reimagining the crusades circulated in England with such abundance...

The Girl from Lace IslandWhen Leila is exiled to an English boarding school in 1989, she's desperate to return home to her paradise island. But everything has changed and the life she once loved is...

Discover the Flavors of North Africa with This Delicious Couscous Cookbook. Couscous is a staple dish in North African cuisine, and this cookbook from BookSumo Press offers a wide range of...

A comprehensive history of same-sex love in America spans centuries and diverse individuals. Leila J. Rupp's engaging narrative weaves together scholarship on various episodes, creating an...

The Poet and the Echo by Leila Aboulela is an anthology of ten stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the power of love in unexpected places. Each tale is inspired by a...

The Seine Was Red: Paris, October 1961 by Leïla Sebbar and Mildred Mortimer is a powerful novel that uncovers a pivotal moment in French history. In the late stages of the Algerian war, a peaceful...

This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales is a powerful and moving novel about hope, heartbreak, and the transformative power of music. Elise Dembowski's life is marked by struggles to fit in and...

A critical exploration of Palestinian statehood and its challenges is presented in this groundbreaking book. Leila H. Farsakh brings together diverse Palestinian scholars to rethink notions of...

A Breeder's Companion: Record Keeping for Your Dogs' Litters by Leila Grandemange is a comprehensive guide for dog breeders. This updated 2nd edition provides practical tips and space to record the...

Celebrity Poems & Memoirs by Leila Duchesne is a collection of personal stories and poetry that highlight the power of individual action. Over 30 years, one woman's persistence has made significant...

The Jungle tells the story of Mico, an unaccompanied child trying to find a better life. He finds himself in one of the world's most inhospitable environments - the Calais refugee camp.Here, he meets...

Nymph is a captivating fairy tale in graphic novel form. A mysterious being has fallen from the sky, and an unlikely community comes together to protect it as it evolves.As the creature begins to...

Under Occupation by Alan Furst is set in Occupied Paris, 1942. In this dark and treacherous city, French resistance fighters work secretly to defeat Hitler, while German forces are everywhere. A man...

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Engineers by Tim Collins is a humorous and engaging series of diaries that put readers in the shoes of hapless historical figures. In this installment,...

Bird Summons by Leila Aboulela is a deeply moving exploration of women's lives and experiences. When Salma receives an unexpected visit from her first love, she is tempted to risk everything and...

In the courtroom, numbers can be a powerful tool - but also a deadly one. Math on Trial reveals how mathematical arguments have been used and misused as evidence in ten trials spanning from the 19th...

The international women's movement has its roots in the late nineteenth century. Leila J. Rupp explores this history through three major transnational women's organizations: the International Council...

Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War explores the complex reality of life in present-day Syria. The authors draw on new firsthand testimonies from opposition fighters, exiles, and human...

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad by Leila Azzam and Aisha Gouverneur is an engaging biography that brings to life the story of the Prophet Muhammad. Based on traditional Muslim biographical...

A wide-ranging collection of plays from new and established voices from today's Iran and the global Iranian diaspora is presented in this anthology. Introduced by Farindokht Zahedi, it explores life...

Discover the key factors that will impact your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in this inspiring guide. Leila McKenzie-Delis shares her expertise to help you create a more inclusive workplace...

Deluge by Leila Chatti explores the trauma of illness through innovative poetic form. Born of a Catholic mother and a Muslim father, Chatti's own experiences with bleeding and its aftermath are woven...

Fathers & Daughters: An Anthology of Exploration by Ato Quayson explores the complexities and nuances of the relationship between fathers and daughters in African cultures. This unique collection...