Abdi Nazemian

2 months ago | bookriot.com | a Riyadh court |Sarah J. Maas |Abdi Nazemian |Kelly Jensen

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Utah State Board of Education has added two more books to its growing list of books that must be removed from every public and public charter school across the state. Those books are Damsel by Elana K. Arnold–the second book by Arnold banned in the state–and Like A Love Storyby Abdi Nazemian.

Nov 4, 2024 | latimes.com | Abdi Nazemian

I love debut novels that feel stuffed with every idea an author has been waiting to express. Tom Pyun’s “Something Close to Nothing” feels like one of those books. It begins as the story of a gay couple’s tragicomic surrogacy journey but then expands into much more. It’s no spoiler to tell you that one half of the couple, Wynn, bolts before the baby is even born.

Nov 1, 2024 | culturefly.co.uk | Abdi Nazemian

My latest novel Desert Echoes tells the story of high school junior Kam, whose first love Ash disappeared in the Joshua Tree desert. Kam was with Ash on that trip, and he’s been haunted by Ash’s disappearance ever since. The book jumps in time from present to past as Kam slowly discovers the truth not just about Ash, but about himself as well. On a recent tour of London bookshops, multiple booksellers asked me what genre the book is.

Sep 23, 2024 | randomlengthsnews.com | Abdi Nazemian

LOS ANGELES —  LA County Library champions the freedom to read, a fundamental right that empowers individuals, enhances understanding, and unlocks a world of possibilities. As part of its dedication to this cause, the library invites its neighbors to join in celebrating intellectual freedom and taking a stand against censorship, with events kicking off in honor of Banned Books Week (September 22 – 28) and continuing through the Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on Oct. 19.

May 23, 2024 | focuslgbt.com | Malinda Lo |Abdi Nazemian |Rakesh Satyal |Ocean Vuong

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! LGBTQ+ pioneers and changemakers in the AAPI community have been systematically left out of many cultural conversations. So, to reflect on the past and present of the community, there’s no better way than to curl up with a book and lose yourself in a vibrant tapestry of storytelling. Here’s our round-up of 10 works written by queer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) authors.