N.S. Nuseibeh
@nswriting.bsky.social
Writer/feeder/eater. East Jerusalemite 🍉🏳️🌈. Buy my book so that my publishers don't get sad: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/namesake-reflections-on-a-warrior-woman-n-s-nuseibeh/7592027?ean=9781838852634
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Winner of the Jhalak Prose Prize & The Guild of Food Writers Award, NAMESAKE offer a remarkable exploration of heritage, gender and the idea of home, and paint a vivid picture of what courage looks like amidst interminable conflict
‘An essential read’ Guardian
‘An essential read’ Guardian
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Winner of the Jhalak Prose Prize & The Guild of Food Writers Award, NAMESAKE offer a remarkable exploration of heritage, gender and the idea of home, and paint a vivid picture of what courage looks like amidst interminable conflict
‘An essential read’ Guardian
‘An essential read’ Guardian
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Happy Publication day!
PHYSICS FOR CATS – @tomgauld.bsky.social
NAMESAKE – @nswriting.bsky.social
RAISING HARE – @chloedalton.bsky.social
WITH LOVE, GRIEF & FURY – @salenagodden.bsky.social
GREEN CRIME – @drjuliashaw.bsky.social
PHYSICS FOR CATS – @tomgauld.bsky.social
NAMESAKE – @nswriting.bsky.social
RAISING HARE – @chloedalton.bsky.social
WITH LOVE, GRIEF & FURY – @salenagodden.bsky.social
GREEN CRIME – @drjuliashaw.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Happy Publication day!
PHYSICS FOR CATS – @tomgauld.bsky.social
NAMESAKE – @nswriting.bsky.social
RAISING HARE – @chloedalton.bsky.social
WITH LOVE, GRIEF & FURY – @salenagodden.bsky.social
GREEN CRIME – @drjuliashaw.bsky.social
PHYSICS FOR CATS – @tomgauld.bsky.social
NAMESAKE – @nswriting.bsky.social
RAISING HARE – @chloedalton.bsky.social
WITH LOVE, GRIEF & FURY – @salenagodden.bsky.social
GREEN CRIME – @drjuliashaw.bsky.social
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Incredible to see @nswriting.bsky.social gracing this Guardian headline, in celebration of her well-deserved Jhalak Prize win. Congratulations, NSN! www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
June 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Incredible to see @nswriting.bsky.social gracing this Guardian headline, in celebration of her well-deserved Jhalak Prize win. Congratulations, NSN! www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
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Re-upping this post...because @nswriting.bsky.social has only gone and been shortlisted!
Over the moon that even more readers will be introduced to her writing and, through her, to the legendary Nusayba bint Ka’ab al Khazrajia. #JhalakPrize2025
Over the moon that even more readers will be introduced to her writing and, through her, to the legendary Nusayba bint Ka’ab al Khazrajia. #JhalakPrize2025
April 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Re-upping this post...because @nswriting.bsky.social has only gone and been shortlisted!
Over the moon that even more readers will be introduced to her writing and, through her, to the legendary Nusayba bint Ka’ab al Khazrajia. #JhalakPrize2025
Over the moon that even more readers will be introduced to her writing and, through her, to the legendary Nusayba bint Ka’ab al Khazrajia. #JhalakPrize2025
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The Jhalak Prize 2025 shortlists have been revealed, with prize founder Sunny Singh praising the shortlisted books as “exquisitely crafted, stunning works of literature full of love, hope and joy.” 👇#BookSky
Jhalak Prize 2025 shortlists revealed as founder hails work ‘full of love, hope and joy'
www.thebookseller.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Jhalak Prize 2025 shortlists have been revealed, with prize founder Sunny Singh praising the shortlisted books as “exquisitely crafted, stunning works of literature full of love, hope and joy.” 👇#BookSky
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Huge congratulations to the brilliant NS Nuseibeh, whose book Namesake has been longlisted for the #JhalakPrize25!
Interweaving personal reflections on Palestinian identity, secular Islam and feminism, with tales of the author’s warrior ancestor Nusayba, it’s a vital read in difficult times.
Interweaving personal reflections on Palestinian identity, secular Islam and feminism, with tales of the author’s warrior ancestor Nusayba, it’s a vital read in difficult times.
March 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Huge congratulations to the brilliant NS Nuseibeh, whose book Namesake has been longlisted for the #JhalakPrize25!
Interweaving personal reflections on Palestinian identity, secular Islam and feminism, with tales of the author’s warrior ancestor Nusayba, it’s a vital read in difficult times.
Interweaving personal reflections on Palestinian identity, secular Islam and feminism, with tales of the author’s warrior ancestor Nusayba, it’s a vital read in difficult times.
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Jhalak Prize longlists are out too:
March 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Jhalak Prize longlists are out too:
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Can't believe it's a year since the incredible coming-together of so many indie bookstores, publishers, writers & readers. Can('t) believe & can't stand that there's still such risk for writers in & from Palestine. Donate, share this thread, read Palestinian writers & follow @englishpen.bsky.social
A year ago, UK indie bookshops held events to raise money for the PEN Emergency Fund to support writers at risk who are in and from Palestine. #Valentines4Palestine
Thanks to your help, we raised over £15k – but we still need your support. Donate here ⤵️
www.gofundme.com/f/valentines...
Thanks to your help, we raised over £15k – but we still need your support. Donate here ⤵️
www.gofundme.com/f/valentines...
Donate to Valentines4Palestine: Donate for Writers at Risk, organized by So Mayer
On Wednesday 14 February 2024, independent bookshops across the UK will hold… So Mayer needs your support for Valentines4Palestine: Donate for Writers at Risk
www.gofundme.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Can't believe it's a year since the incredible coming-together of so many indie bookstores, publishers, writers & readers. Can('t) believe & can't stand that there's still such risk for writers in & from Palestine. Donate, share this thread, read Palestinian writers & follow @englishpen.bsky.social
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Booksellers, writers, publishers, teachers, anyone in the world of books and education... please sign this open letter about what Israeli soldiers did at the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Educational Bookshop open letter
We are outraged at the raid by Israeli forces on the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem and the arrests of Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna. Selling books is not a crime. The Israeli forces have chosen to attack...
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February 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Booksellers, writers, publishers, teachers, anyone in the world of books and education... please sign this open letter about what Israeli soldiers did at the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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ONCE MORE FOR THOSE AT THE BACK: BOYCOTTS WORK
REFUSE GREENWASHING
REFUSE TO LET YOUR BOOKS LAUNDER GENOCIDE AND ITS TECHNOLOGIES
REFUSE GREENWASHING
REFUSE TO LET YOUR BOOKS LAUNDER GENOCIDE AND ITS TECHNOLOGIES
After fifteen months of outcry from the literary community, the Giller Prize has cut ties with Scotiabank.
The Giller Prize has (finally) cut ties with Scotiabank.
After fifteen months of protests, boycotts, and pressure campaigns (from Can Lit Responds, No Arms in the Arts, and other activist groups within the Canadian literary community), the Giller Prize&#…
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February 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ONCE MORE FOR THOSE AT THE BACK: BOYCOTTS WORK
REFUSE GREENWASHING
REFUSE TO LET YOUR BOOKS LAUNDER GENOCIDE AND ITS TECHNOLOGIES
REFUSE GREENWASHING
REFUSE TO LET YOUR BOOKS LAUNDER GENOCIDE AND ITS TECHNOLOGIES
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A selection of new stock titles in this 'festive' #bookpile 😍📚
From #Palestine to #empire, #feminism, #fiction to #Bollywood, there's truly something for everyone!
We also offer a range of South Asian art and handmade craft, #unique gifts for special people!🎁💜
@shalimarbooks.bsky.social
From #Palestine to #empire, #feminism, #fiction to #Bollywood, there's truly something for everyone!
We also offer a range of South Asian art and handmade craft, #unique gifts for special people!🎁💜
@shalimarbooks.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 12:20 PM
A selection of new stock titles in this 'festive' #bookpile 😍📚
From #Palestine to #empire, #feminism, #fiction to #Bollywood, there's truly something for everyone!
We also offer a range of South Asian art and handmade craft, #unique gifts for special people!🎁💜
@shalimarbooks.bsky.social
From #Palestine to #empire, #feminism, #fiction to #Bollywood, there's truly something for everyone!
We also offer a range of South Asian art and handmade craft, #unique gifts for special people!🎁💜
@shalimarbooks.bsky.social
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Authors, agents, publishers! Final week to submit books to #JhalakPrize25 awards:
1. Jhalak Prose Prize
2. Jhalak Poetry Prize
3. Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize
Deadline: 13 December 2024
Send in those fabulous books!
1. Jhalak Prose Prize
2. Jhalak Poetry Prize
3. Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize
Deadline: 13 December 2024
Send in those fabulous books!
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Authors, agents, publishers! Final week to submit books to #JhalakPrize25 awards:
1. Jhalak Prose Prize
2. Jhalak Poetry Prize
3. Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize
Deadline: 13 December 2024
Send in those fabulous books!
1. Jhalak Prose Prize
2. Jhalak Poetry Prize
3. Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize
Deadline: 13 December 2024
Send in those fabulous books!
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Sorry let me be clear: what I mean is it's time for @societyofauthors.bsky.social to revise its silencing of its members and FINALLY make a statement against the genocide in Palestine & in support of Palestinian writers. Here's today's report from Amnesty for evidence.
bsky.app/profile/amne...
bsky.app/profile/amne...
1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
December 5, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Sorry let me be clear: what I mean is it's time for @societyofauthors.bsky.social to revise its silencing of its members and FINALLY make a statement against the genocide in Palestine & in support of Palestinian writers. Here's today's report from Amnesty for evidence.
bsky.app/profile/amne...
bsky.app/profile/amne...
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yesterday at @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social we shared space & read together for #ReadPalestineWeek
here’s our reading list, some of which are free for download via P4P at the link below
we left with an action of resistance & invite you to do the same 🍉
publishersforpalestine.org/2024/11/29/f...
here’s our reading list, some of which are free for download via P4P at the link below
we left with an action of resistance & invite you to do the same 🍉
publishersforpalestine.org/2024/11/29/f...
![Why so few women on the street at night, Sarona Abuaker
The Moon That Turns You Back, Hala Alyan
Recognising the Stranger, Isabella Hammad
Sambac Beneath Unlikely Skies, Heba Hyek
[...], Fady Joudah
And most of all I would miss, Mira Mattar
Ash & Air, Nadine Murtaja (translated. Fatema Alhashemi)
Namesake, N.S. Nuseibeh
The Tiny Journalist, Naomi Shihab Nye
Writing the Camp, Yousif M Qasmiyeh
Palestinian Walks, Raja Shehadeh
Forest of Noise, Mosab Abu Toha
Blood Orange, Yaffa](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5pl2g6wmtpahuvkw2i35re3v/bafkreictbpvdktegamk5ji5fqay4oif2dj5h4ljj7g55g4uwgmbfphdouy@jpeg)
December 4, 2024 at 8:58 AM
yesterday at @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social we shared space & read together for #ReadPalestineWeek
here’s our reading list, some of which are free for download via P4P at the link below
we left with an action of resistance & invite you to do the same 🍉
publishersforpalestine.org/2024/11/29/f...
here’s our reading list, some of which are free for download via P4P at the link below
we left with an action of resistance & invite you to do the same 🍉
publishersforpalestine.org/2024/11/29/f...
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November 29, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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Throughout #ReadPalestineWeek, there are a selection of free ebooks available through the publishersforpalestine.org website, as well as events & actions you can take now.
November 29, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Throughout #ReadPalestineWeek, there are a selection of free ebooks available through the publishersforpalestine.org website, as well as events & actions you can take now.
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It’s #ReadPalestineWeek, folks. I’ve just started this, a new reissue of Edward Said’s seminal The Question of Palestine via @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social. As Edward’s daughter Najla recently told @amkdurie.bsky.social in a LitHub i/view, readers on Palestine ought to go back to the source material👇
November 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM
It’s #ReadPalestineWeek, folks. I’ve just started this, a new reissue of Edward Said’s seminal The Question of Palestine via @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social. As Edward’s daughter Najla recently told @amkdurie.bsky.social in a LitHub i/view, readers on Palestine ought to go back to the source material👇
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join us at @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social for an hour of reading together online and sharing space during #ReadPalestineWeek 🇵🇸🖤
on 3rd december, we’ll read some of Publishers4Palestine free resources and books + other work
register for our solidarity lunch hour here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
on 3rd december, we’ll read some of Publishers4Palestine free resources and books + other work
register for our solidarity lunch hour here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM
join us at @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social for an hour of reading together online and sharing space during #ReadPalestineWeek 🇵🇸🖤
on 3rd december, we’ll read some of Publishers4Palestine free resources and books + other work
register for our solidarity lunch hour here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
on 3rd december, we’ll read some of Publishers4Palestine free resources and books + other work
register for our solidarity lunch hour here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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My latest book review for @middleeasteye on British-Palestinian author NS Nuseibeh and early Islam Nusayba, woman warrior and companion of the prophet.
Palestinianness, Muslimhood, Arab feminism, and chosen ancestries.
What’s in a name?
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/nam...
Palestinianness, Muslimhood, Arab feminism, and chosen ancestries.
What’s in a name?
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/nam...
Namesake: Reflections on Nusaiba, a warrior woman of early Islam
In her collection of essays, NS Nuseibeh engages with the complexities of Palestinian and Muslim identities through the character of Nusayba bint Ka'ab, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad
www.middleeasteye.net
April 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM
My latest book review for @middleeasteye on British-Palestinian author NS Nuseibeh and early Islam Nusayba, woman warrior and companion of the prophet.
Palestinianness, Muslimhood, Arab feminism, and chosen ancestries.
What’s in a name?
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/nam...
Palestinianness, Muslimhood, Arab feminism, and chosen ancestries.
What’s in a name?
www.middleeasteye.net/discover/nam...
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There's been a rash in people objecting to books about Palestine in our bookstore, so I put up a sign.
November 18, 2024 at 11:22 PM
There's been a rash in people objecting to books about Palestine in our bookstore, so I put up a sign.
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This one feels like a punch in the chest:
Vinay Krishnan on the bird app.
Vinay Krishnan on the bird app.
March 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
This one feels like a punch in the chest:
Vinay Krishnan on the bird app.
Vinay Krishnan on the bird app.
My debut NAMESAKE is published today, but how can I celebrate a book about being Palestinian in the midst of a genocide against my people? Instead, I offer my preface, written in late October, just before the book went to print.
February 1, 2024 at 7:39 AM
My debut NAMESAKE is published today, but how can I celebrate a book about being Palestinian in the midst of a genocide against my people? Instead, I offer my preface, written in late October, just before the book went to print.
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The Dublin and Belfast Irish Writers for Palestine shows are now on the Irish Artists for Palestine YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNYN...
Please consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/irish-w...
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social @mrkocnnll.bsky.social @taraflynnirl.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNYN...
Please consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/irish-w...
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social @mrkocnnll.bsky.social @taraflynnirl.bsky.social
December 17, 2023 at 1:44 PM
The Dublin and Belfast Irish Writers for Palestine shows are now on the Irish Artists for Palestine YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNYN...
Please consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/irish-w...
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social @mrkocnnll.bsky.social @taraflynnirl.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNYN...
Please consider donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/irish-w...
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social @mrkocnnll.bsky.social @taraflynnirl.bsky.social
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Great short fiction prize here which includes a retreat, manuscript assessment and 2000 euros. Get in!
Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize 2024
desperateliterature.com
January 22, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Great short fiction prize here which includes a retreat, manuscript assessment and 2000 euros. Get in!