Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
LYRICAL and poignant, this is an iconic fantasy fiction ripe for rediscovery. The story follows Sybel, who lives in the forest with a group of majestic and strange beasts. She is cold and withdrawn, caring nothing for other people until she is given a baby to raise. Sybel discovers that the world of man and magic is full of both love and deceit, and the possibility of more power than she can imagine. Patricia McKillip’s dream-like prose makes all of the emotions feel sharp, clear and true
Few things are more comforting than spending a cosy night on your couch, watching a movie or two with the whole family or relaxing with a book. Especially if it is after an intimate and nourishing iftar meal with loved ones. Our resident pop culture connoisseur Rima Alhaddad compiles a list of ‘cosy’, lighthearted films and books to boost your spirits.
Bahrain Writers’ Circle (BWC) is set to stage its first national writing and art contest, inviting the community to bring alive their emotions amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the kingdom, writes Melissa Nazareth.
Community spirit and food are keeping friends and families warm as kind-hearted souls open up their homes and hearts to evacuees and those in need across the kingdom.
Bahrain continues to uphold its reputation as a closely‑knit, cosmopolitan community, with local groups stepping forward in a remarkable show of unity during this period of uncertainty.
