Saqi Books

Saqi Books A leading independent publisher of trade and academic books on the Middle East and North Africa. Saqi Books has two additional imprints.

‘Anyone interested in Arab culture is aware of the invaluable role Saqi plays in making available pioneering, specialist and often controversial books that large publishers refuse to go near.’ The Times

Saqi Books is a leading independent publisher of trade and academic books on the Middle East and North Africa. For over three decades, we have offered an independent platform for writers and artis

ts from around the world, releasing cutting-edge, ground-breaking works including The Crusades through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf, Beyond the Veil by Fatema Mernissi, Black Britain: A Photographic History by Paul Gilroy and The White Family by Maggie Gee. We are also proud to bring out in English translation the best in new and classic Arabic literature, including works by Naguib Mahfouz, Mahmoud Darwish, Adonis and Nawal El Saadawi. The Westbourne Press is committed to releasing engaging works that offer an alternative, progressive perspective on the leading issues of our time, and Telegram publishes new and classic international writing. Saqi was awarded the IPG Diversity Award in 2013, the Arab British Culture and Society award in 2008 and the British Book Industry Award for Diversity in Literature in 2009.

This Sunday, we're heading to London's Radical Book Fair for its Croydon debut.It promises to be packed to the rafters w...
01/09/2026

This Sunday, we're heading to London's Radical Book Fair for its Croydon debut.

It promises to be packed to the rafters with brilliant inclusive and multicultural books, celebrating diverse voices, heritage and stories.

If you're in the area, come and say hello!

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the remarkable Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work has shaped...
25/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the remarkable Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work has shaped and inspired generations.

As .barakat.art writes in Narrative Threads:
'Generations of Palestinian artists, designers and creatives continue to use and be inspired by the imagery in Mansour’s artwork. Sliman Mansour’s remarkable career as an artist, art supporter and educator reflects his commitment to Palestinian liberation, expressing the Palestinian experience and safeguarding Palestinian culture and heritage.'

He will be greatly missed.

Above image: Olive Picking (2021) by Sliman Mansour
From Narrative Threads: Palestinian Embroidery in Contemporary Art (Saqi Books, 2025)

Can one voice change a country? is the fearless memoir of Sima Samar – doctor, activist, and former Minister of Women’s...
06/08/2026

Can one voice change a country?

is the fearless memoir of Sima Samar – doctor, activist, and former Minister of Women’s Affairs – who spent her life challenging injustice in Afghanistan.

Now available in paperback.

Tap the link in bio to read her story.

Don't miss: the incredible Robin Yassin-Kassab at this year's ! Robin will be discussing his latest book 'The Blood Be...
05/08/2026

Don't miss: the incredible Robin Yassin-Kassab at this year's !

Robin will be discussing his latest book 'The Blood Between Us: Syria after the Fall of Assad' at on Wednesday 26th August at 12pm. Head to the Lighthouse Books page for more info!

Don't miss: an exhibition inspired by .n.alyan's memoir, 'Through I will tell you when I am home, an exhibition whose t...
31/07/2026

Don't miss: an exhibition inspired by .n.alyan's memoir,

'Through I will tell you when I am home, an exhibition whose title is borrowed from Hala Alyan's memoir, ara contemporary brings together six artists whose practices explore the complexities of place, displacement, identity, and belonging.' For any of our followers based in Indonesia, make sure you head to 11 July - 9 August 2026

A powerful memoir of courage, conviction and an unshakable belief in justice. offers an unparalleled insight into Afgh...
12/07/2026

A powerful memoir of courage, conviction and an unshakable belief in justice. offers an unparalleled insight into Afghanistan's past, present and fragile future.

Sima Samar has spent her life challenging power in Afghanistan. A pioneering doctor, she provided healthcare to women in some of the country’s most remote regions, often at significant personal risk. She went on to become Minister of Women’s Affairs, becoming one of the Taliban’s most determined critics.

'A mighty memoir' .doucet
'Extraordinary, gripping and deeply moving.'

Pre-order your paperback copy now via the link in bio. Use code SAQI15 for 15% off.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of aviation pioneer Wally Funk, aged 87.A trailblazer whose determination...
10/07/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of aviation pioneer Wally Funk, aged 87.

A trailblazer whose determination helped reshape the possibilities for women in aviation and space, Wally was one of the Mercury 13 – the first group of American pilots to pass the Woman in Space programme in 1961. Despite passing NASA’s testing, these astronauts were denied to chance to fly. Decades later, she finally realised that dream, journeying to space at 82 and inspiring millions around the world.

In 2019, we were proud to publish Wally Funk’s Race for Space, a celebration of her extraordinary life, resilience and enduring passion for flight. Wally’s story is one of perseverance, courage and boundless curiosity. Her legacy will continue to inspire future generations to reach higher and push further.

Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved her.

COMING SOON: Shadi Ghadirian: Iranian Photographer edited by Rose Issa. is one of Iran’s leading contemporary photogra...
08/07/2026

COMING SOON: Shadi Ghadirian: Iranian Photographer edited by Rose Issa.

is one of Iran’s leading contemporary photographers. Born in Tehran in 1974, just a few years before the Islamic Revolution, she came to the limelight in the late 1990s with her Untitled Qajar series, and since then has become one of the most outstanding photographers of her generation.

Throughout her career, Ghadirian has negotiated the tightrope between the personal and the public, tradition and modernity, confession and art, documentary and fiction.

Coming November 2026.

26/06/2026

250 million widows worldwide.
So why do we hear so little about them?

In Widows, renowned gender scholar Mineke Schipper uncovers the untold global story of widowhood – one shaped by fear, stigma, resilience, and quiet defiance.

From the ancient world to modern societies across Africa, South Asia, Europe and the Americas, this powerful exploration reveals how widows have been marginalised, misunderstood and sometimes unexpectedly empowered.

This is more than history.
It’s a long-overdue spotlight on voices we’ve ignored for far too long.

Pre-order your copy now for 15% off with the code SAQI15 - link in bio.

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18/06/2026

Happy paperback publication day to .n.alyan’s I’LL TELL YOU WHEN I’M HOME 🩵

A 2026 Pulitzer Prize finalist, I’ll Tell You When I’m Home ​is a moving portrait of identity, belonging and hope born of new life.

As Hala Alyan awaits news from the surrogate carrying her child in another country, she witnesses her estranged homelands of Palestine and Lebanon through the lens of memory and longing. From fractured villages to invading armies and from those who left to those who remained, she traces her family’s history of displacement and survival.

Through these intimate reflections, the novel becomes a lyrical meditation on exile, love and the enduring search for home.

Order via the link in bio!

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