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ARAB-ISRAELI BOOK CLUB

Emile Habiby’s extraordinary novel, The Secret Life of Saeed, the Ill-Fated Pessopti-mist: A Palestinian Who Became a Citizen of Israel , uses Voltaire’s Candide as a framework to explore the challenges of being a Palestinian citizen of Israel with wit and humour. Habiby was widely read throughout the Arab world, and also a member of the Israeli Knesset for 20 years. His ability to bridge different communities is evident in the reception of Saeed, which won both the Al-Quds Prize from the PLO and the Israel Prize. Powerful, poignant, and hilarious, this extraordinary novel provides a unique insight into the inner life of the Palestinian within Israel.

“One of the top ten novels set in the Middle East” The Guardian

Reading the book before the meeting is highly recommended, and will greatly enhance your experience of the book-club – and ours. Remember, reading is not a spectator sport!

“The room fizzed with energy: a roaring success.”
The Guardian on the Arab-Israeli Book Club.

In partnership with New Israel Fund.

COMING OUT IN FICTION – CANCELLED

TRUE TALES: DISCOVERY

“Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.”
Mel Brooks

After its resounding success in the autumn and at Jewish Book Week, True Tales is back.

True stories, no notes, no hiding.  Intimate, funny and moving, come and be seduced, shocked and tickled by stories from eight brave and fascinating folk. Including true tales inspired by the theme of discovery from hilarious performers and writers including Naomi Woddis, Julian Fox, Craig Taylor, Jonny Berliner, Maya Levy, Will Essilfie and Dylan Keeling. Hosted by Rachel Mars and Mekella Broomberg.

Presented in association with Jewish Book Week.