7 of the Finest Audiobooks by Muslim Girls Writers

Ramadan Mubarak to all who rejoice! I first began studying Muslim literature extra deliberately 4 years in the past when my pal Sumaiyya (of @sumaiyya.books on Instgram) started recommending Muslim literature to me. Since then, I’ve beloved studying Muslim books from authors of all walks of life, in all genres and age teams. In honor of this particular vacation, listed here are seven of my favourite books written by Muslim girls authors!

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza, Narrated by Deepti Gupta, Sunil Malhotra

A Place for Us is, maybe, most well-known for being the primary ebook revealed beneath Sarah Jessica Parker’s imprint, however I do know it as among the finest family-focused tales that I’ve ever learn. Targeted on an Indian American Muslim household, A Place for Us examines the depth of familial ties and what a single household can climate over time. I completed this audiobook in mattress at 4 within the morning, tears streaming down my face as I attempted to quiet my sobs so I didn’t wake my partner subsequent to me. This would possibly seem to be an odd method to suggest a ebook, however belief me, for those who love household sagas, you’ll LOVE this story.

The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami, Narrated by Neil Shah

Set in the course of the 16th century in what’s now North America, The Moor’s Account follows a Moroccan slave compelled to hitch a Spanish expedition intent on exploring the New World. Good for historic fiction lovers, this novel examines who will get to inform their story. Neil Shah’s efficiency swept me away into the previous, superbly capturing The Moor’s Account’s first individual narration.

First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical Love Story by Huda Al-Marashi, Narrated by Jeed Saddy

In her memoir, Huda Al-Marashi tells the story of her organized marriage, difficult Western concepts of affection and relationships. However she doesn’t let her youthful self off the hook both, sharing how her organized marriage labored for her and the way it didn’t. Narrated by the ever-talented Jeed Saddy, I discovered this memoir extremely thought-provoking and a good looking portrait of marriage.

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A Pure Coronary heart by Rajia Hassib, Narrated by Ariana Delawari

The story of two sisters, two marriages, and two nations, A Pure Coronary heart reveals us the interactions of Rose and Gameela’s household, how they develop aside, and the way they discover one another once more. Ariana Delawari’s narration utterly sucked me in, and I discovered myself sitting within the automotive an additional 15 minutes so I wouldn’t must cease listening. This novel is certainly a must-listen for any ebook lover obsessive about household tales.

The Chicken King by G. Willow Wilson, Narrated by Elmira Rahim

Written by the writer of Ms. Marvel, The Chicken King is an element journey story, half folklore. Within the ebook’s first few chapters, Fatima and her finest pal Hassan flee the Spanish Inquisition seeking the Chicken King, a legendary being mentioned to rule over an island the place they consider they are going to be free from the violence of the Spanish Empire. Stuffed with magic and excellent for these looking for an escape from our present hellscape, The Chicken King is a comforting story I can’t wait to take heed to once more.

Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi, Narrated Bronson Pinchot

I’ve beforehand talked about Tahereh Mafi’s Nevermoor, however the sequel Whichwood is by far my favourite of the 2. Set in a world the place the lifeless have to be put to relaxation earlier than they flip into zombie-like monsters, Whichwood captures the chilly, sinister world of the lifeless, however with Mafi’s intelligent world constructing and vibrant creativeness. Brilliantly narrated by Bronson Pinchot, Whichwood is ideal for readers who like a contact of darkness with their enjoyable and fantastical center grade novels.

Extra to the Story by Hena Khan, Narrated by Priya Ayyar

On this center grade retelling of Little Girls, 4 Pakistani American sisters navigate the struggles of center faculty life in Norcross, Georgia. By way of their father’s transfer for work, a sister’s sickness, and boy bother, these sisters be taught that they’re one another’s best allies and supporters. Mixed with Priya Ayyar’s stellar efficiency, I used to be left in tears by the top.

You’ll find extra Muslim literature suggestions on my put up about Muslim Woman Protagonists or by trying out Muslim Bookstagrammers, like Sumaiyya (of @sumaiyya.books)!