Six historical fiction novels set in the Middle East

Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and lover of baked goods. A school librarian in the Upper Midwest, Moench lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying new recipes, and adding to her TBR list.

At Book Riot she tagged six historical fiction titles set in the Middle East, including:

The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer

Set during and after the Iranian Revolution, this book begins when rare gem dealer Isaac Amin is arrested on suspicion of being a spy. As Isaac navigates the terror of prison, his family must try and keep their life together while desperately trying to find him and navigate a society where they are no longer able to trust those around them. Through one family’s story, readers see the history of the Iranian revolution and its long-term impacts within Iran and within the Iranian diaspora.

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--Marshal Zeringue