BOOKS IN BRIEF

Published December 10, 2017

Chaotic Heartbeats
Mahnoor Fatima

A collection of verses on the things that make us human; of feelings of heartbreak and anxiety, of relationships with family and friends, of the pressure to conform in order to be accepted, and a realisation that ultimately, we choose to be who we are.

Destination Pakistan
Ihsan H. Nadiem

A glossy pictorial that traverses the length and breadth of the country and explores architectural wonders from both times long gone to more recent years. Bringing these images to life are beloved classic stories from each region’s rich and diverse folk culture.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, December 10th, 2017

Opinion

Editorial

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