Section: Books
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A feminist reading of Islam helped me find my identity as a Muslim woman
My novel, Hijab and Red Lipstick, is the promise I made to myself to write my own story while living in an ultra-patriarchal society
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Naz Shah: ‘It’s women who find themselves vulnerable and men who hold the power’
In her new memoir, the Bradford West MP shines a deeply personal light on violence against women and the systems that enable it
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Amber Husain on Tell Me How You Eat: ‘Food is culturally, politically and socially loaded’
The author’s latest book is a personal account of her own experience of disordered eating and an exploration of how food has been politicised throughout history
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Ramadan cookbooks to add to your kitchen this year
With the rich flavours of Sudan, quick family meals and Big Zuu’s Big Eats, we’ve got your every culinary need covered
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The best self-help books to guide you through the year
From writing on time management to practicing du’a, our book columnist recommends her favourite wellness reads
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The best reads of 2025
Short stories, family histories and a supernatural satire on millennial renting all feature on this year’s list
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Book recommendations: top memoirs by authors of Muslim heritage
Memoirs to carry you through difficult moments in life and provide inspiration
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Book recommendations: top reads to learn about Palestine
A selection of non-fiction, short stories and novels by Palestinian writers about their experience, culture and history
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Kia Abdullah: ‘Crime fiction can tackle all of society’s big issues’
The bestselling author talks about faith, race, class and her gripping new novel
