"The Reading List" is written by Sara Nisha Adams, translated by Ismail Kazem, and reviewed and edited by the Center for Arabization and Programming in Beirut. In the novel, widower Mukesh lives a quiet, perhaps dull life after the passing of his wife Nina; he shops every Wednesday, goes to a place of worship, and is worried about his granddaughter Priya, who immerses herself in reading while he watches a David Attenborough program. Conversely, Alicia works at the local library on Harrow Road during the summer, and while working, she finds a piece of paper at the back of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" where she jotted down a list of books she has never heard of before. Each novel on the list transports Alicia to its enchanting world, taking her away from the painful realities of her home life. One day, Mukesh visits the library in an attempt to connect with his book-loving granddaughter Priya, and it becomes clear that the list that inspired Alicia will serve as a lifeline, nurturing a beautiful bond between the grandfather and granddaughter. Thus, "The Reading List" becomes a lifebuoy for both Alicia and Mukesh, opening a new chapter in their lives, as the list will save two souls suffering from isolation, discovering that novels can teach them a lot about real life. This book is a message of encouragement to read and fall in love with reading; its a novel that should be available in every home library. The author, Sara Nisha Adams, is a 26-year-old writer working in publishing, living in London. She was born in Hertfordshire to one Indian parent and one English parent and spent much of her childhood in Wembley, where her maternal grandparents live. She drew inspiration for this novel from her grandfather, who quickly found a connection with his granddaughter through books, unlike Mukesh.