Recs if you like The Septembers of Shiraz...

Fiction books set in Iran

Open to recs!

Complete! Every book longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction since it was founded in 1996, under its current title and previous sponsored titles of 'Orange' and 'Baileys' Prize for Fiction. I want to hear your percentage overlap in the comments!

Persian culture and history, home and abroad

this list highlights the vibrant stories of mizrahi jews which illuminates the rich tapestry of jewish life across the middle east and north africa.