The Man Who Read Books

Released: Releases November 10, 2026
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Alchemy by Knopf Canada

An international bestseller, this translated French novel tells the story of an elderly Palestinian bookseller whose life is intertwined with literature that offers solace and insight amidst conflict. When a young French photographer encounters him in Palestine, the bookseller shares the profound influence that various books and poets have had on his experience of exile, love, and resilience. Through their interaction, the novel explores the enduring power of words and literature as a form of resistance and hope in times of turmoil.

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The Man Who Read Books

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