Between Two Moons
by Aisha Abdel Gawad
Why read it
It is a vibrant, deeply felt coming-of-age story anchored in the Arab American community of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Set over the course of one hot Ramadan, it tenderly balances teenage longing, sibling dynamics, and the pursuit of individual identity with the heavy pressures of state surveillance and community loyalty.
Where to get it
In the Netherlands, you can order the English paperback or hardcover via Bol.com, Libris, Athenaeum Boekhandel, Waterstones Amsterdam, or the American Book Center. Digital ebook and audiobook editions are widely available on Kobo, Storytel, Nextory, and Amazon.nl, while English print and digital copies can often be requested through the Dutch public library system (online Bibliotheek).
What to expect
An atmospheric, polyphonic literary novel that moves at a steady, character-driven pace before building tension toward an eventful climax. It is an accessible read with rich emotional complexity, touching on themes of Islamophobia, police surveillance, incarceration, domestic strain, and sexual assault.
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