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Arabic for "Hurry Up, Love," Yalla Habibi is all about a personal exploration of Arab American identity. This condensed, illustrated chapbook of poems is written in 3arabeezi, or Arabish-- mostly English with some Arabic words (and a fun glossary is included to help out!) (( Did she say fun glossary?! Yes! It has jokes.)) These poems comment on growing up with family history that can often be at odds with growing up American, as well as figuring out who you can be when belonging to multiple cultures. And there's art to go along with it all!

In a world where hearts connect through screens and silence speaks louder than words, Love in the Time of the Web follows the journey of a man searching for genuine affection in a virtual age. Amid sudden messages, shifting emotions, and cultural contrasts, he finds himself entangled in a web of digital desire. Caught between tradition and modernity, passion and hesitation, he begins to question: can love born in pixels survive in the real world? This is more than a story of online romance - it's a soulful reflection on longing, vulnerability, and the invisible weight behind every "seen" message. A heartfelt exploration of what it means to connect when everything is just a click away... and yet, still out of reach.

Between the Alleys of Alhira follows the story of Nadia, a quiet oud player with a complicated past, and Zayd, the privileged son of a wealthy merchant family. Their paths cross in a café in the heart of Alhira, a city rich in history and tradition. As they navigate their growing connection, they must confront their own fears, desires, and the weight of their responsibilities. In a world where love often goes unspoken, can they bridge the gap between their worlds, or will their feelings remain unfinished?