Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop
Evoking West African griot (storytelling) tradition, David Diop's lyrical novel spins a tale of 18th-century Senegal. Against the backdrop of brutal colonialism and the dehumanizing slave trade, he weaves a story rich with love, loss, and legend.
Ædnan by Linnea Axelsson
This epic novel-in-verse traces a Sámi family's journey through a century of upheaval. As borders shift and violence erupts, the family is scattered. Against the backdrop of forced migration and colonial education, they fight to preserve their culture and language, the story weaving together multiple voices from elders to young people finding their heritage.
No One Prayed Over Their Graves by Khaled Khalifa
Amidst the fading light of the Ottoman Empire, two boys forge an unbreakable bond in Aleppo, Syria. Their lives intertwine across decades, weathering the storms of war, ethnic strife, and famine. Yet, love, friendship, and an unwavering spirit of reinvention guide them through the darkest hours, their lives reflecting that of their country.
My Beloved Life by Amitava Kumar
Jadu's life, from his birth in 1935 to his passing, mirrors the evolution of the country of India. Throughout the narrative, he navigates love, grief, and his aspiration to become a historian, seeing multitudes of changes sweep across the country, from Independence and Partition, to Gandhi and Modi. An absorbing and exceptional novel of modern india.
Arrival by Nataliya Deleva
Fleeing domestic abuse, a young woman navigates a new life. Haunted by trauma, she grapples with the past and the future under a therapist's guidance. The fragmented narrative reflects her scattered mind, piecing together a new self through memories, conversations, and lingering anxieties. Arrival weaves hope into a tale of resilience, where folklore and rituals empower her to choose her own path.
Cold Nights of Childhood by Tzer Özlü
Özlü's captivating work of autofiction blends personal reflection with a turbulent childhood in Turkey. Navigating a society in flux, she confronts the shadows of nationalism and patriarchy in shimmering prose, shifting between beauty and unflinching honesty, as she wrestles with memory and the complexities of growing up.
There are two new arrivals in the gritty Akashic Noir series, Nairobi Noir, and Belgrade Noir, celebrating the darker underbelly of neighbourhoods in these cities. With contributions from renowned authors such as Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Misha Glenny and Vesna Goldsworthy, these short stories are captivating tales of crime and suspense.
