Books about the Middle East feature a comprehensive collection of works that explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and complex political landscapes of countries within the region. Topics may cover historical events, contemporary conflicts, religious and cultural traditions, and regional geopolitics. The collection encompasses historical accounts, political analyses, travelogues, and personal narratives that provide diverse perspectives on the region. Through these works, readers gain a deeper understanding of the Middle East’s impact on global affairs and its significant contributions to world history and culture. Here are our books about the Middle East.

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Daring to Drive by Manal al-Sharif

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Daring to Drive | A Saudi Woman’s Awakening by Manal al-Sharif is a firsthand account of a woman attempting to drive in Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharif is a women’s rights activist from Saudi Arabia who was imprisoned in 2011 for driving a car. She has been lauded by Foreign Policy, Time, Forbes, and the Oslo Freedom Forum. Daring to Drive is her first book. Manal al-Sharif grew up in Mecca the second daughter of a taxi driver, born the year strict fundamentalism took hold.

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A World of Trouble by Patrick Tyler

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A World of Trouble | The White House and the Middle East – from the Cold War to the War on Terror by Patrick Tyler explores American Presidents’ affairs in the Middle East. The book is compulsively readable, free of cant and ideology, and rich in insight about the very human challenges a new president will face as he or she tries to restore America’s standing in the region.

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Bliss by O. Z. Livaneli

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Bliss by O.Z. Livaneli, is a compelling novel examining traditional and modern-day principles of family honor.

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