Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi in Paperback

In Oman's village of al-Awafi, we meet three sisters: Mayya, who marries Abdallah after a heartbreak; Asma, who marries out of duty; and Khawla, who waits for her beloved in Canada. This novel deftly shows Oman's transformation from a traditional, slave-owning society to its current complex state, through the experiences of these women and their families. With an elegant structure and tight storytelling, Celestial Bodies beautifully captures the losses and loves of one family as they navigate their country's evolution.