Author: halaalyan

This recent pick from Emma Roberts’s Belletrist Book Club was anticipated by The Millions, The Rumpus, Entertainment Weekly, and more! After the death of his father, Idris travels from California to Beirut to mourn — where he clashes with his family about whether to keep or sell their ancestral home. Kirkus Reviews calls this novel “painful and joyous, sad and funny — impossible to put down.”

This NPR Best Book of 2017 hailed as “beautifully written” (Entertainment Weekly) follows three generations of life for an unforgettable Palestinian family. “Unexpected, deeply moving… This journey is well worth taking” (Kirkus Reviews).