Set of 3 Persian & South Asian Feminist Books

A powerful trio exploring Persian and South Asian identity, resistance, and womanhood. Two titles center Iranian voices — one a bold essay collection, the other a sweeping feminist history. The third is a haunting novel set in Pakistan’s red-light district, where past and present collide. DETAILS The Return of Faraz Ali by Aamina Ahmad A literary crime novel set in 1960s Lahore, where a police inspector’s assignment reopens the wounds of his secret past. Atmospheric, political, and deeply human. Riverhead Books, 2022 | 368 pages My Sister, Guard Your Veil; My Brother, Guard Your Eyes – Edited by Lila Azam Zanganeh A landmark anthology of uncensored Iranian voices including Marjane Satrapi, Abbas Kiarostami, Shirin Neshat, and others — challenging Western narratives on Iran. Beacon Press, 2006 | 144 pages Jewels of Allah by Nina Ansary A revisionist history uncovering the hidden contributions of Iranian women, blending archival research with cultural analysis. Revela Press, 2015 | 256 pages CONDITION Faraz Ali: Very good; light pencil underlining Other two: Excellent, no visible wear