The Candid Book Club with Authors Leila Aboulela and Reem Gaafar

Join authors Leila Aboulela and Reem Gaafar for an evening of discussion with The Candid Book Club.

River Spirit is Leila’s eighth novel, set in 19th century Sudan. The Jhalak Prize longlisted novel is the unforgettable story of a people who, against the odds and for a brief time, gained independence from foreign rule. It is a powerful tale of corruption and unshakeable devotion – to a cause, to one’s faith and to the people who become family.

A Mouth Full of Salt is Reem’s debut novel, which won the Island Prize for fiction 2023. Set in 20th century Sudan, Reem’s novel uncovers a country on the brink of seismic change as its women decide for themselves which traditions are fit for purpose – and which prophecies it’s time to rewrite.