A Tale of Government and Religion

"The Septembers of Shiraz" by Dalia Sofer is a book about an Iranian family dealing with life in the aftermath of the Iranian revolution. Isaac Amin, a rare-gem dealer, is accused of being a spy and taken away to prison. While Isaac has to deal with life in an Iranian prison, his family has to deal with life in the new Iranian society. What happens to Isaac and his family? Read this book and find out. Let us know what you think of it.

A True Classic

This edition of "Don Quixote" by Miguel De Cervantes was translated into English by Edith Grossman. "Don Quixote" is a story about a man named, Alonso Quixano. Quixano is a gentleman in his fifties who becomes obsessed with books about chivalry. He becomes so obsessed that he determines to be a knight himself and, while others think him mad, he sets out to do spectacular and chivalrous things. Full of comedy and tragedy, this is a true must read! This book is one of the most influential Spanish writings ever. Take a look and let us know what you think.