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War leaves scars on Lebanese publishing
Dec 13 2024
On November 27, 2024, a fragile ceasefire took effect in Lebanon following two months of intense Israeli bombardment mostly in southern Lebanon and Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburb. Dahiyeh, where Hezbollah’s party headquarters is located, is composed of multiple neighborhoods with varied social, economic, and urban histories, and is also home to numerous warehouses, printers, and bookbinders on which the Lebanese book industry relies.
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Model Home
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The Frozen River
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Prophet Song
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The Rose Arbor
by Rhys Bowen
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