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Books about Baghdad
Hi All!
I have been reading a lot through the selections of most readers here. I have noticed that almost all books read about Iraq, were written by non Iraqis. Being an English writing Iraqi author, that has sold over 16,000 copies worldwide. I would love it if you could read one of my novels next time when it comes to Iraq.
A quick look at my novels:
The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
Adnan leads a weary existence as a bookshop owner in modern-day, war-torn Baghdad, where bombings, corruption and assault are everyday occurrences and the struggle to survive has suffocated the joy out of life for most. But when he begins to clean out his bookshop of forty years to leave his city in search of somewhere safer, he comes across the story of Ali, the Gardener of Baghdad, Adnan rediscovers through a memoir handwritten by the gardener decades ago that beauty, love and hope can still exist, even in the darkest corners of the world.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
Baghdad: The Final Gathering
This heartfelt novel spans through five decades in this once peaceful city.
"Wars, an embargo, and forbidden love in this once peaceful city...."
With the drums of war just weeks away, Omar invites all those closest to his heart for lunch at his lavish villa overlooking the Tigris River of Baghdad. He can't help but smile at the faces that have graced his eventful life that spans from an interesting childhood, the two Gulf Wars, and the inhumane embargo that crippled the nation. Loved ones come together, probably for the last time, in the city their ancestors called Baghdad or Baghdadu, "God’s Gift."
Memories upon memories linger in Omar's head. He has survived times of struggle, holding on to hope and love along the way. As he reflects on his journey, as a man destined to live a hard life in tumultuous times, he ponders a clouded future, on the brink of unknown change.
Baghdad: The Final Gathering: Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4YX4V8/
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/bagh...
Barnes and Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bagh...
GooglePlay:https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
ibook Store & Other Platforms:https://www.books2read.com/u/bzaZgj
Ahmad Ardalan Author Page: http://www.ahmadardalan.net/
Enjoy the beauty of Baghdad!
Ahmad Ardalan
I have been reading a lot through the selections of most readers here. I have noticed that almost all books read about Iraq, were written by non Iraqis. Being an English writing Iraqi author, that has sold over 16,000 copies worldwide. I would love it if you could read one of my novels next time when it comes to Iraq.
A quick look at my novels:
The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
Adnan leads a weary existence as a bookshop owner in modern-day, war-torn Baghdad, where bombings, corruption and assault are everyday occurrences and the struggle to survive has suffocated the joy out of life for most. But when he begins to clean out his bookshop of forty years to leave his city in search of somewhere safer, he comes across the story of Ali, the Gardener of Baghdad, Adnan rediscovers through a memoir handwritten by the gardener decades ago that beauty, love and hope can still exist, even in the darkest corners of the world.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
Baghdad: The Final Gathering
This heartfelt novel spans through five decades in this once peaceful city.
"Wars, an embargo, and forbidden love in this once peaceful city...."
With the drums of war just weeks away, Omar invites all those closest to his heart for lunch at his lavish villa overlooking the Tigris River of Baghdad. He can't help but smile at the faces that have graced his eventful life that spans from an interesting childhood, the two Gulf Wars, and the inhumane embargo that crippled the nation. Loved ones come together, probably for the last time, in the city their ancestors called Baghdad or Baghdadu, "God’s Gift."
Memories upon memories linger in Omar's head. He has survived times of struggle, holding on to hope and love along the way. As he reflects on his journey, as a man destined to live a hard life in tumultuous times, he ponders a clouded future, on the brink of unknown change.
Baghdad: The Final Gathering: Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4YX4V8/
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/bagh...
Barnes and Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bagh...
GooglePlay:https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
ibook Store & Other Platforms:https://www.books2read.com/u/bzaZgj
Ahmad Ardalan Author Page: http://www.ahmadardalan.net/
Enjoy the beauty of Baghdad!
Ahmad Ardalan
The Art Collector of Le Marais
Yesterday I received the first edited draft of my latest literary fiction novel The Art Collector of Le Marais. I expect to work on it for the next few weeks. I am targeting early next year for its release.
For now, you can have a peek at its synopsis:
In the city of lights, Paris, the art capital of the world, how can one man stand above the rest?
Ever since young Sebastian heard of his grandfather’s chance meeting with the great Victor Hugo in 1877, he had been interested in literature, paintings, and poetry. Wandering around various libraries and museums at an early age only stirred that curiosity into an immense passion within him, a deep love and desire for art.
After realizing his dream of opening a gallery in the Le Marais district of Paris, Sebastian faces one hurdle after another. Bad luck, Betrayal, revenge, and fierce competition carry him to the verge of total collapse and failure, but through it all, one question remained: How much of his life would Sebastian sacrifice for art, his first true love?
Until then....
Ahmad Ardalan
For now, you can have a peek at its synopsis:
In the city of lights, Paris, the art capital of the world, how can one man stand above the rest?
Ever since young Sebastian heard of his grandfather’s chance meeting with the great Victor Hugo in 1877, he had been interested in literature, paintings, and poetry. Wandering around various libraries and museums at an early age only stirred that curiosity into an immense passion within him, a deep love and desire for art.
After realizing his dream of opening a gallery in the Le Marais district of Paris, Sebastian faces one hurdle after another. Bad luck, Betrayal, revenge, and fierce competition carry him to the verge of total collapse and failure, but through it all, one question remained: How much of his life would Sebastian sacrifice for art, his first true love?
Until then....
Ahmad Ardalan
Ebook Release of “The Art Collector of Le Marais”
"The Art Collector of Le Marais " official release of the paperback and ebook versions!
My latest novel The Art Collector of Le Marais is now available in all formats.
Back in summer I traveled to Paris, and during my week strolling within the Le Marais area of the city, I was taken back by its rich artistic culture and long influence on art history.
Soon after my return, I started studying the influence of Paris on the impressionist era. I spent hours in the night learning about all the artists who left their homes and lives and settled in this beautiful city despite living in poverty, just to showcase their art to the world. Some even dying before achieving the success that followed. This is a story about them.
Synopsis
In the city of lights, Paris, the art capital of the world, how can one man stand above the rest?
Ever since young Sebastian heard of his grandfather’s chance meeting with the great Victor Hugo in 1877, he had been interested in literature, paintings, and poetry. Wandering around various libraries and museums at an early age only stirred that curiosity into an immense passion within him, a deep love and desire for art.
After realizing his dream of opening a gallery in the Le Marais district of Paris, Sebastian faces one hurdle after another. Bad luck, Betrayal, revenge, and fierce competition carry him to the verge of total collapse and failure, but through it all, one question remained: How much of his life would Sebastian sacrifice for art, his first true love?
Ebook
Amazon ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6MDFBW
Apple Store ebook: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id14...
Google play ebook: https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
Kobo ebook: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-...
Paperback
Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1792042213
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1792042213/
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1792042213/
Barnes and noble: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ar...
Ahmad Ardalan Author Page: http://www.ahmadardalan.net/
Follow me on Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ahmad...
Ahmad Ardalan
My latest novel The Art Collector of Le Marais is now available in all formats.
Back in summer I traveled to Paris, and during my week strolling within the Le Marais area of the city, I was taken back by its rich artistic culture and long influence on art history.
Soon after my return, I started studying the influence of Paris on the impressionist era. I spent hours in the night learning about all the artists who left their homes and lives and settled in this beautiful city despite living in poverty, just to showcase their art to the world. Some even dying before achieving the success that followed. This is a story about them.
Synopsis
In the city of lights, Paris, the art capital of the world, how can one man stand above the rest?
Ever since young Sebastian heard of his grandfather’s chance meeting with the great Victor Hugo in 1877, he had been interested in literature, paintings, and poetry. Wandering around various libraries and museums at an early age only stirred that curiosity into an immense passion within him, a deep love and desire for art.
After realizing his dream of opening a gallery in the Le Marais district of Paris, Sebastian faces one hurdle after another. Bad luck, Betrayal, revenge, and fierce competition carry him to the verge of total collapse and failure, but through it all, one question remained: How much of his life would Sebastian sacrifice for art, his first true love?
Ebook
Amazon ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6MDFBW
Apple Store ebook: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id14...
Google play ebook: https://play.google.com/store/books/d...
Kobo ebook: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-...
Paperback
Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1792042213
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1792042213/
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1792042213/
Barnes and noble: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ar...
Ahmad Ardalan Author Page: http://www.ahmadardalan.net/
Follow me on Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ahmad...
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