Stars—they're just like us! Except much, much worse.Rose Aslani is mid-bikini wax when her phone lights up with a notification: Famed scam artist Poppy Hastings will be released from prison today.It's been two years since Rose—a first-generation Middle Eastern American, functional trainwreck, and reporter for online journal The Shred—wrote the investigative article that exposed Poppy as a socialite grifter. Normally, one of her articles going vira...

"Juicy, silly, delightful, hilarious, hot, heartfelt—all the things romance readers love best." —Elle magazineNAMED A BEST BOOK by Goodreads, Elle Magazine, Bustle, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and many more!From Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint comes a love letter to romance readers that is in turns chaotic, sexy, and addictively joyful.Joonie has two great loves. Writing fanfic about her favorite...

For fans of The Devil Wears Prada and The Bold Type comes a smart, modern story about the shifting media landscape and one Middle Eastern–American writer finding her place in it.How far would you go to keep the job a hundred other girls are ready to take?Noora’s life is a little off track. She’s an aspiring writer and amateur blogger in New York―which is a nice way of saying that she tutors rich Upper East Side ki...

"Haunting" stories about crimes that are "often submerged in the greater tragedy of a beautiful city constantly torn within and without by violence" ( Publishers Weekly).Beirut is a city both urban and rural, a city of violence and forgiveness, memory and forgetfulness, war and peace. This short story collection, rich with moody suspense, brings this Middle Eastern city and its troubled history to vivid life—revealing the vast maze of the city that can't b...

When Iman Mersal stumbles upon a great – yet forgotten – novel written by Enayat al-Zayyat, a young woman who killed herself in 1963, four years before her book was published, Mersal begins to research the writer. She tracks down Enayat's best friend, who had been Egypt's biggest movie star at the time; she is given access to Enayat's diaries. Mersal can't accept, as has been widely speculated since Enayat's death, that a publisher's rejection was the main reason for Enayat's suicide. From...

From one of the preeminent poets of the Arabic-speaking world, a brilliant work of creative nonfiction retracing the mysterious life and erasure of Egyptian literature's tragic heroine."A subtle and universal exploration of identity."—Aida Alami, The New York TimesCairo, 1963: four years before her lone novel is finally published, the writer Enayat al-Zayyat takes her own life at age 27. For the next three decades, it's as if Enaya...

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity t...

Lillith was the first woman ever created. She, along with her companion Adam, was destined to be the parents of all humankind. When an argument with her beloved resulted in her calling out the name of God and getting kicked out of Eden, her destiny changed forever. Instead of being the mother of all humanity, she became the mother of all monstrosities.Lillith witnessed the dawn of time, caused countless wars, and her reign is far from over. Follow the destruction and creation of Lil...

"Immerse yourself in a world where every detail comes alive. The golden hue of the sunset spills across the horizon, painting the sky in warm, soft colors. A cool breeze rustles through the trees, carrying with it the distant melody of a bird's song. The scent of blooming flowers lingers in the air, and the gentle hum of life around you feels both comforting and alive. With each step, you can almost feel the earth beneath your feet, grounding you in the present. The city streets pulse with...

As time goes by many struggle with relationship issues they wish could be addressed. From how to foster a healthy relationship, how to draw closer to your partner, how to handle issues in the relationship and even how to move on after the end of a relationship. This book aims to guide you as you navigate the terrain of a new relationship so as to ensure a healthy union. It mainly focuses on the prerequisites to a healthy and long term relationship. It touches on the preliminary steps and a...

Being the personal assistant of a hardworking, sexy billionaire was supposed to be fun, but Keavna is finding out just how demanding Greyson Shepard can be. She's on-call 24/7, but it's worth it. A steady paycheck, benefits, and getting to be near Greyson makes her job worth doing.Plus, there are the trips. Being Greyson's personal assistant means traveling with him, but when a hurricane hits, Keavna finds herself all too close her sexy boss. As the storm rages outside, she'll stay...

Why is content writing essential? Simple—content is everywhere.Content writing is one of the most powerful skills in today’s digital age. It's how businesses communicate, how people learn new things, and how messages are shared across the internet. Whether you're crafting a blog, writing for social media, or working on professional copy, mastering content writing can significantly boost your career or personal brand.If you can master content writing, you're opening doors to endless ...