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Rabeea Saleem

Rabeea is a Karachi-based writer. Her two vices are cricket and literature. Book critic for various international publications including Chicago Review of Books, Irish Times and The National. She can be reached at rabeea.reviews@gmail.com.

Round Up of the Best UK Book Covers of 2017

We put together a roundup of some of the best UK book covers seen in 2017.

In A Year of Terrific Short Story Collections, Here Are 3 That Stood Out

It's been an excellent year in short story collections, but here are 3 from Lesley Nneka Arimah, Daniel Alarcón, and M. John Harrison that stood out.

Craving BLACK MIRROR? Then You Need These Books In Your Life

Are you craving prescient speculative fiction, and dystopian tales about the future of our digital age and social media? Try these BLACK MIRROR readalikes.

The Costa Book Awards Short Lists Are Here!

The Costa Book Awards go to the best books of the year from authors based in the UK and Ireland. Check out the short lists here!

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan: A Hard-hitting,Timely Read

On the timeliness of MUDBOUND by Hillary Jordan.

Satire, Autobiography, and More Books on Writers and Writing

From satire to autobiography, here are 5 recent books that shine a spotlight on some legendary writers and on the writing process.

Exciting New Books Out In The UK This November

Looking for new books out in the UK this month? Here are some excellent, anticipated, and buzzy picks for November.

5 Recent Books with Authentic Characters with Mental Illness

In recognition of November's International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, here are recent books on mental illness featuring authentic characters.

Halloween Reading: Definitive Guide to Recent Horror Books

Horror reads for Halloween, separated by sub-genre!

8 Engrossing Books About Bookstores

Whether they're set in a bookstore, have a bookseller main character--here's a roundup of excellent books about bookstores for children and adults.