Books
Harry Potter in an Egyptian Prison
In Mada Masr, young prisoner of circumstance Abdelrahman al-Gendy writes about bringing a magic wand into an Egyptian prison. The narrative — beautifully translated by Katherine Halls — is ……Read More
Lifestyle
Daily Life
“We Survived”: A Year After Hurricane Maria, 25 Puerto Rican Women Tell Their Story
One year ago, Puerto Rico faced its most catastrophic storm in recent history. Hurricane Maria came barreling through on the early hours of September 20, ……Read More
Health
It’s Not Your Fault That You’re Easily Distracted But Here’s How To Focus
When was the last time you got through something you needed to do without taking out your phone and scrolling through Instagram? If it’s been ……Read More
Books
Rasha Omran: ‘Now Death For Me Is No Longer Abstract’
Celebrated Syrian poet Rasha Omran talks with acclaimed Canadian author-translator Kim Echlin: By Rasha Omran, Abdelrehim Youssef, and Kim Echlin Rasha Omran was born in 1964 in Malaja, a ……Read More
Daily Life
Reach For These Affordable Body Scrubs When Dry Skin Attacks
The benefits of the warmer months are painfully obvious in September as we say goodbye to beaches, bathing suits, and naturally glowing skin. And as ……Read More
Fashion
Don’t Forget This Step Of Your Halloween Costume
Nothing hurts quite like the moment you walk into a Halloween party and a friend gives you the quick once over, furrows her brow, and ……Read More