palestinian book recommendations *fiction*

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[@thatgirlwhoreadsalot]

My respect for Jack rn: 📈

[@manahilikhlaque3798]

I swearrr

[@MrDarcy-hf8hv]

same really

[@jjudyy]

Same here😢❤

[@deanconditioned503]

Respect from a genocide supporter ???? KEEP IT

[@somethingunusual8456]

Why isn't that on his main channel though

[@a.a.5578]

You have no idea what this means to us who are from Palestine and watching from the diaspora, not believing the silence that we are met with. Thank you a thousand times, Jack!

[@RiRi-ku6xz]

It’s not like we’re strangers for our plight to be ignored But this it’s too much I couldn’t take thier silence it disgusted me to the point of puking I had to unfollow every person who didn’t speak up Cuz this time it’s been going intense for 5 months? And even tho we’ve gone global with big protest in the streets most influencers are ignoring it there’s no way they don’t know I knew we were gon be treated that way but thinking about it now from as if I was a foreign Let’s say Ukrainian remember why they got the treatment none of us got from influencers it’s actually rlly frustrating

[@6jglje3a8ghk3jlgtlhasu]

​@@RiRi-ku6xz I am so sorry for your pain. Their silence is unbelievable. Cannot stand to keep watching them smiling, reading, cooking or whatever anymore as if nothing has happened. Yes, there are tons of atrocities happening worldwide during the past 10 years (since I discovered Booktube) and most of them only spoke up for BLM and Ukraine, yes they are not political channels and I understand their situation when even high-profile people got canceled. But as you mentioned the intensity is unprecedented (how can our world let it continue for 5 freaking months), and not even one word to show they care? It feels like they live in an alternative reality. I will never watch their videos again.

[@ayyahi]

I know exactly how you feel. I live in Canada now and it breaks my heart to see people being able to just go on with their daily lives as if our people aren’t being massacred daily.

[@faizanotti4291]

Hope you and your family are all ok, praying for you

[@a.a.5578]

Thank you for your kind words and prayers

[@anrijupiter]

I lost humanity in booktubers because they read about fictional stories about oppression and express how deeply they felt about the fictional stories. But when it’s happening in real life, most of them are silent. But I’m so glad you’re using your platform for good. It’s never too late to stand up for the oppressed. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@A444.1]

Yes literally 💀🤦🏼‍♀️

[@A444.1]

FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@A444.1]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@A444.1]

🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@Vivian-bu3rq]

Mornings in jenin title in arabic means “while the world is asleep” بينما ينام العالم and the title says it all. Thank you so much Jack for this 💗🇵🇸

[@aaaamnaaaa]

There are no words to describe how I'm feeling right now, after watching this video, knowing the platform that you have. In a barren desert, if a bird came along and dropped you a rose, it won't help you survive, but it will keep you alive for that much longer. Thank you Jack for being the rose that you are

[@karissaridge8145]

such a beautiful comment ♥️♥️

[@megs.9915]

this is so beautifully said. sending love

[@chimtaelol472]

worded it so beautifully

[@sobia2273]

I cried as soon as I saw the tittle!

[@kritikagupta5582]

Wow.!😮

[@teneshaanderson4761]

Go on Jack! In a world where everyone is silent it’s good to be LOUD

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

💯we have suffered a LOT simply by raising our flags and voices for the oppressed, it's time for change 🍉

[@murrenpower2513]

His next few videos are sponsored by square space, they’re based in tel aviv! This is a trend for him

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

​@@murrenpower2513 If its truu don't think he knows that.

[@murrenpower2513]

@@myheartwillstopinjoy8142 he should research it before making money off genocide

[@GeorgianCountryballOfficial]

@@murrenpower2513it’s says New York and Dublin? Also the government is the bad part not the people or the companies within.

[@SalmaWAtwi]

The fact that we're so amazed that someone is actually speaking out against what's happening right now just shows how messed up our world is I CANNOT express how brave it was of you to upload this video Thank you, Jack ❤

[@Lina-Hadi]

This is what the book community should represent 🙏🏼 so proud to be a an avid watcher at times like this. So many of my favorites book-tubers have let me down during this time. Thank you for standing with us.

[@vesperxverse]

how much more green flag can this man get?? you rock, jack babyyy!

[@nourelhoudazine7554]

A walking giant green flag 😭❤️

[@vesperxverse]

@@nourelhoudazine7554 omg i agreeee 😭✋🤝

[@astronazli]

he’s a forest tbh

[@vesperxverse]

@@astronazli OMG TOTALLYY

[@karenkgsh6922]

"And never forget to say, free Palestine." ✌️🕊🇵🇸

[@adri-qq1kz]

Motaz Azaiza our love❤️

[@owengibby]

Free the Palestine and Isreal people who are being helled against their will

[@shamim621]

Free free Palestine

[@letitbe1977]

🕊🇵🇸🕊🇵🇸 Free Palestine 🕊🇵🇸🕊🇵🇸

[@kinzzi2794]

I dont often comment on videos but this was so brave of u jack, i have been subscribed to u for years and im glad that you werent among those people who didnt have a single ounce of courage in them to even mention the brutality and struggles of palestinians.

[@dalalrayan6414]

This means sooo much! I broke down into tears… I didn’t thinkI would be so touched by this. Thank you 🫶🇵🇸

[@lyes___]

Jack i loved you, and now i love you even more❤️🇵🇸

[@mariakoszalin]

sameee

[@kairo1993]

same here, i swear i wanna hug him

[@aadilaturkey-vy4kq]

Same

[@Eman-rb2hc]

A not so fun fact : ghassan kanafani was assassinated in 1972 by the Mossad WITH HIS NEICE in Lebanon and they called him a terrorist so reading his works and appreciating his message that he wanted to spread to the world is on its own an act of rebellion against injustice and honoring those who died for us all . Also I think it’s interesting that the Zionist entity fears Palestinian authors and poets as much as they fear armed groups which means that art is on its own is in fact very very important to resist and to be free.

[@khadijakashaf4369]

I just read about him today 💔

[@anna0735]

He was super intelligent and had a strong word that's why they killed him because they were afraid of his words.@@khadijakashaf4369

[@bored_potato]

it will never not be fascinating on how we are witnessing the horrifying collective punishment of people who are condemned for something that was never in their control, done by the people who should have known and understood what it feels like to be condemned for something that was never in their control.

[@xz3801]

Omg with his niece I knew about him but not about his niece

[@Salma-cq9mz]

ghassan made me fall in love with literature ages ago when I was a very small kid...he's the best & he supports the idea of res+stance

[@asmam.5801]

using your platform to talk and bring awareness to the cause through what you know best, books. incredible, thank you for this jack

[@sousouDZ1]

My recommendation is "The woman From Tantoura" by Radwa Ashour, she herself was not Plestinian, but she was married to the Palestinian poet and author Mourid Barghouti ( You can also read his book Isaw Ramallah), they were both talented and left a great literary legacy, and a son, the poet Tamim Barghouti.

[@azrakapetanovic3106]

Taking a strong stance against injustice and genocide, with a platform like you have, makes me respect you even more Jack. Thank you ! 🍉

[@Yesica1993]

Where did he do that? He's supporting the jihadists. As are you. Know that you will not win!

[@Aleksandra-uo4cv]

I recommend listening to Mahmoud Darwish reading his poems in arabic (most videos have eng subtitles) It's so magical and captivating

[@yazzahran]

Agree! This is one of my favourites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5bLnYCla5lnkLc&ab_channel=NissmahRoshdy

[@-.-lili]

I really REALLY love his poems. Can you recommend similar poets like him?

[@Judeey]

⁠@@-.-lili Nizar Qabbani, Badr Shakir al-Sayyab, Abu Salma might be similar because they influenced his writing and they are from the same school of poetry. I don’t like Nizar that much but he has some beautiful poems (i never read them in English so I don’t know about the translations) but they are very beautiful in Arabic I could recommend you songs for Nizars poems if you want

[@justawhaleinthewild]

​@@-.-lili Maya Abu Al-Hayyat has a gorgeous collection called You Can Be the Last Leaf that has been translated to English by Fady Joudah.

[@OmObaida608]

@@-.-lilisamih al qasim is awesome. Also Palestinian.

[@laurenmyatt6290]

Thank you so much for making this video! Love love love. Added to my TBR 🍉

[@MonicaParedes1]

this is amazing. And the references in the intro were so great. so lovely. 🫶💕💕

[@mariamelsayem]

Even though I'm not Palestinian, their struggle has been a part of my life since I was born. It's like this silent undercurrent that nobody seems to notice or talk about. People often dismiss it as "complicated" and move on without trying to understand. Few take the time to read about it, to listen to the stories, or to watch the movies that shed light on the reality. Sadly, it took a heavy toll of countless lives for the world to finally pay attention. So, Thank you Jack for your voice!

[@merryrodriguez1172]

I'm syrian I believe Arabic literature is so so underrated I recommend reading for mahmoud darwish,Nizar qabbani and gibran khalil gibran You'll absolutely love them they're pure class

[@sakurabunnn_]

Thank you for the recommendations!❤️

[@serene_reads]

I totally agree , I would add Ali Al Garem he's so underrated but his novels are chef kiss (historical fiction)

[@piyalichowdhury4438]

Thank you for the recommendations

[@stopthebang8056]

Perfect recomendations.

[@adri-qq1kz]

Yes! If yall want to read non fiction as well I suggest anything by Edward Said, so educated and knowledgeable. Also, if yall are more into conferences/interviews, Norman Finkelstein (a Jew whos very pro Palestine) is very smart and eloquent in his speech😊

[@Thirdpagee123]

This is so great to see! Thank you so much for doing everything you’re doing! 💛

[@jAS20234]

I have been yearning for a list like this. Thank you! I just subscribed.

[@lightwoodalec5037]

Also something I have recently realized is how much fiction can tell you about a place and how the people live the day to day commotions battles I know it's not unique knowledge but it is highly underestimated how much fiction can make you feel for a place or the people there ❤❤❤❤

[@aasiyah8183]

Totally agree with you

[@mariakoszalin]

great comment

[@lightwoodalec5037]

@@mariakoszalin I recently read a thousand splendid suns which is what solidified this belief for me

[@imenhamila3831]

@@lightwoodalec5037samee ! ever since then, I've felt a deep connection with the Afghan people, gaining a nuanced understanding of their situation that goes beyond what a two-hour documentary of pure facts could convey.

[@adri-qq1kz]

My heart melted seeing the video title 🥹🥹 You’re my fav book person and this just proves it even more. Thank you for using your platform to educate people and to recommend books that are educating ❤

[@saras5179]

Thank you so much for sharing and speaking up! All of these recommendations sound interesting and important ❤

[@Marlenesari1961]

Thank you so so much, Jack. I have been watching your videos for a while and I enjoy your book recommendations. In a time like this, using your voice in this way - as a Palestinian, thank you!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

FINALLY! We should all be fighting the good fight in our own ways.

[@JustForeverSmile]

I knew you were a real one. Thank you for putting the time and work to learn and spread this information. I’m glad you are bringing up fiction reading because it does add a more humanist and in-depth perspective to our understanding

[@patchworkpig89]

So happy to see this in my subscription feed❤ thanks for the recs and support Jack

[@lfraelham9646]

sooo proud of u jack!! thank you for this!!!!!

[@raqueld9122]

I cry every single day when I think about what is happening. Thanks for sharing this! I’m about to order so many books 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@memoriesintechnicolour1360]

only listened to the intro but I am already crying, thank you Jack! may your sprit always shine in solidarity and goodness

[@wardalyousif3799]

Thank you so much for this Jack, so proud right now!❤️❤️

[@haninjaouhari5382]

Thank you for sharing Jack ! ❤

[@books5113]

Thanks Jack!! This means a lot. And your recs are always the best!

[@maayaaas]

You’re gonna love Susan Abul Hawa’s books! Thank you for this 🍉

[@selmaessafi1471]

Jack, I've been watching your channel for so long and this means SO SO SO SO SO much because everyone else I have watched for years is silent. I admire your courage. Thank you.

[@aliyaalan3172]

thank you so much for making this beautiful video!

[@ihssank9898]

As an avid reader who loved how through the years your reading list included more and more books disrupting the western classic/oppressive/colonial narrative, I'm so so happy that I'm supporting a Youtber with a good moral compass and a true and real open mind !

[@rokayaenafielmetni5232]

i really thought i couldn't Love u more, but i do ... U are amazing and so kind . Thank u for using ur platform for good

[@rubabakeer]

Speaking as a Palestinian: such a video means so much to us, Jack. PS. I’m already a big fan of yours! As for recommendations, the first recommendation anyone would give you would be Ghassan Kanafani, and if you’re into poetry; Mahmoud Darwish. You’ve already started that journey, and i’m sure you’ll find your way to other works of Kanafani and Darwish, so i'll recommend some of my other favourites: 1. There's a deceased Palestinian author named Mourid al-Barghouti. I read two of his books (I saw Ramallah) and (I was born there. I was born here) - you can find both in English. The thing about these books is that the author really managed to express the Palestinian reality and the Palestinians' real thoughts and feelings. Aside from these books, Mourid al-Barghouti wrote poetry. I rarely read poetry, and so I genuinely felt sorry (for myself) because I knew i'd be missing out on so much by not reading his work. By the way, Mourid al-Barghouti was married to an Egyptian novelist named Radwa Ashour, who wrote, among other works, a novel called (Al-Tantouria) or (The woman from Tantoura) - I would also highly recommend it. Also, Radwa and Mourid had a son, Tamim al-Barghouti, who's a quite famous poet right now. Although I don't like to read much poetry, I do enjoy listening to him recite some of his poems. In general, I like to listen to poetry more than to read it. 2. Another author I think you'd enjoy reading for is Suad Amiry. Suad is originally an architect. She writes in English and her writing is humorous, which is why I think you'll enjoy it. I recommend these two books by her (Sharon and My Mother in Law) and (Golda Slept Here). You can also watch an old TEDx talk of hers here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJyam6J5npKajtU). 3. There's also an author named Ibrahim Nasrallah, who wrote many books - I read 6 of them, but if I have to recommend only one I would definitely choose (Time of White Horses). This follows the story of a family from late Ottoman times to the Nakba in 1948. These are among my favourites, but we can always add more to the list if you'd like!

[@val-ji6fc]

jack , sincerely im so thankful for this!! having seen a lot of booktubers stay quiet during this time has been so tormenting, so disturbing and disappionting, so thank you so much for using your voice, your influence, tysm for your humanity

[@Mohammadzabuasi]

I’m Palestinian and seeing this video and these recs really made me happy- Men in the sun really hit deep when I read it and it stayed with me to this day, it’s so heartbreaking but so powerful at the some time!! I also remember discussing and analyzing it at school and I will never forget how it felt then. Thank you Jack for this video 🫶🏻

[@s.b.662]

You guys must feel so left alone in your struggle. I was unaware about the hardships..I'm very sorry for that. But I believe 100% things are shifting

[@Mohammadzabuasi]

@@s.b.662 Thank you!! 🫶🏻 Some days I believe so too but some days I just hate the world that let this happen and especially the people who are silent to this day 😞

[@s.b.662]

@@Mohammadzabuasi I know my love. You don't have to be Palestinians to feel that way. I feel the same and I can't even imagine what you go through. This world is horrible. None of this is fair. Palestinians will be free and it will happen soon that is for sure. But it's so incredibly unjust that so many people have to pay with their lives for having basic human rights! So much love to you

[@Mohammadzabuasi]

@@s.b.662Thank you so much for your kind words 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@aaaamnaaaa]

Salt Houses is also a great book. It's a generational drama (trauma?) about one Palestinian family over the years and lands, similar to what I understood from you is what The Bee Sting was like so probably right up your street Jack

[@leeseylou2]

I just checked out Salt Houses from my local library this past weekend! So looking forward to discovering the story held within it's pages.

[@valkyrie_cain86]

I'm currently a bit over halfway through Salt Houses. Would recommend. Also if you like it, I'd recommend Songs of the Dead and Living by Sara M Saleh as well.

[@thirstaefortae5057]

Oh I’ll have to pick it up next time! Thanks for the recommendation

[@IluvPali]

Yay I’ve been waiting for this video. Can’t wait to update my TBR

[@martinaschiavolin1020]

Love this so much, thank you Jack❤❤❤

[@urbaneblobfish9624]

This lighting in your recent videos feel so warm and cozy

[@trinitymorgen]

thank you so much for posting this and refusing to be quiet on this important issue

[@sarikastudies]

Thank you so much for this video. It is incredibly refreshing to see top creators supporting 🍉

[@user-ke5pf1oq7g]

I'm so glad that you did this jack, I have to say I expected a lot of supporters during the current circumstances I am so happy you're one of those supporters keep going !

[@sydneyfreeman3461]

Thank you Jack

[@anisa2273]

im sooooo happy to see you made this video! you're the best!!!

[@hellozainab]

thank you so much Jack, this is everything.

[@ach7358]

Thank you for being brave and supporting us ❤

[@frr7283]

I have been binge watching your videos these past days since I love your book recommendations. But the moment I saw this video in my home page, it melted my heart. Its a wonderful feeling whenever someone I an not expecting shows support or at least tries to understand the situation objectively 🤍

[@zuhaxx6731]

Maan same.

[@Ray-lp6ko]

Thank you for taking your time to thoughtfully pick these particular books can’t wait to read them all

[@pineconexoxo394]

Just subscribed!! We got your back Jack!! Sending tons of love

[@rashaahmedmd]

Jack I love you, using your huge platform for the good is amazing ❤

[@janelyrodriguez6011]

Wish this was on the main channel, but I understand why it’s not.

[@sdvomim]

yeah

[@Fox_inthe_Forest]

It should be on the main channel.

[@LittleMew133]

It's so interesting to see different people reviewing the same niche books, because you get such different angles.

[@abrunatkatch]

Jack, this is so important! Thank you!

[@Bibliophilic1912]

Omg... Man thank you so much for these incredible recs. I respected you and now I respect you sooo muchhh more, I support you😭💓 I love your vids, but when I saw this title I litrally shed tears 😢❤ thankyou for talking about this topic🍉💝

[@Mari-od1ir]

Thank you TIMES A MILLION for this video. I’ve been trying to find book recommendations for some time now. Thank you.

[@simaz1915]

thank you so much!! you're the absolute best ❤ I'll be reading the ones that i haven't read before, and i can't wait for your reaction/review of men in the sun. it took my breath away and i keep on coming back to that book to just sit and think about it.

[@auser1234]

I kind of grew up watching your channel, your study tips, book recommendations, I’m so glad I can still respect you today. Thanks Jack ♥️

[@popescugabriella]

Thank you a thousand times for using your platform to spread awareness and standing up for people in need

[@JG-si7cc]

I was already a fan and had a lot of respect for you but I have even more respect now because of how you use your platform. Thank you so much ❤

[@loventaes]

Amazing! I am glad the booktok community has been educating itself and a space for learning and discussion around issues that are crucial discuss. We do not just consume fiction for simply escape, we take the lessons we learn out of what we read, the experiences, the history, and the parallels within our own society and apply it to what happens around us.

[@lindeer338]

Now go and read a book by Golda Meir, so you know some history and finally stop fangirling over TERRORISTS, who openly call for the second HOLOCAUST!!!

[@wokingss]

Thank you so much for using your platform for good and for not being quiet✨🇵🇸

[@karenmohamedelsayed]

I read “time of the white horses” thanks to your first palestinian book recommendation video, cant wait to see the recommendations this time!

[@Silvia_sil3]

I would also recommend Mornings in Jenin! That book destroyed me

[@sadafs6632]

Ouh Jack thank you so much for talking about this , I've always loved watching your videos and this is just something incredible , you showed how one who reads knows what's right and what's not

[@tinhinanthyra9324]

Thank uuu so much Jack, always knew u were awsome !!

[@artemis7496]

Thank you so much for making this video ❤

[@biriyanis]

thank you so much for the recs and making this video ! 🫶

[@saratarabkhan739]

I always admired you but from now on you've won my heart ❤️ Thank you so much Jake for raising the voice of people who are not able to raise theirs.

[@saharalshehri9434]

YES I LOVE THIS, THANKS JACK FOR SHARING THIS

[@SamanthaJBoyle]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@kdiebeucijdwhwu]

I was waiting for something like this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fahimakhatun9523]

as a long time fan , i genuinely have a lump in my throat , thanks for using your platform Jack 💪🏽 It feels dark out here sometimes , but we all have each other , we have stories , we have voices and we have words

[@kulsoomali5288]

GO ON MY GUY ❤❤❤❤❤. I’ve been feeling so down about what’s happening in Palestine and the UKs complicity in all this horror. I haven’t read anything in ages since the genocide started. This video has lifted my spirits it really really has. Bless you. Blessings and peace upon us all ❤❤❤

[@dimitra_k]

Thank you for making this!! I was literally hoping you would, I really wanted your recs! I'm just tired of so many creators staying silent and not using their platforms at all.

[@hurmatlone2386]

Jack.. I can't tell you how much this means. I love you for this, for supporting what should be supported

[@322_fawziyaosman5]

Incredibly proud of you for making this video, Jack!

[@lena12019]

my first time liking a video before watching it. Glad you used your platform for the right cause!

[@Ionknowman.]

I love you for this !!! 💗💗💗

[@nooraalmazrooei3364]

I always love your channel and content , and my respect and appreciation to you is increased even more during this period of time .thank you❤

[@aishachaudhry4728]

Jack I love how you never disappoint ❤

[@travellingyeti6333]

Thank you Jack! I've been watching you on and off, and its clear your heart is in the right place. Will read

[@jellyfish0232]

this video is so necessary and special, thank you. I hope that you continue to use your influence and privilege to share 🇵🇸 lit and sources. thank you so much

[@eishaqasim9740]

I will forever be grateful fot this! Thank you Jack 🍉

[@Thearrowstrikes]

I was patiently waiting thank you Jack💓

[@tamkeensaif57]

Thank you Jack!! You are the best! I am feeling ecstatic this was such a pleasant surprise. Huge respect. ❤❤

[@otsutsuki.7653]

UGH THANK YOU JACK FOR THIS !!!!!!!!

[@oay2201]

Thank you Jack for the amazing video🌹

[@aamienabreda8114]

No way! 😭😭😭 This is amazing Jack🎉❤

[@anisa3693]

Thank you!! This is amazing

[@axdja]

I appreciate how kind and educated you are. Thank you for using your platform 🫶🏻🍉