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Category Archives: Reading
Dhul-Qadah 1440 / July 2019’s Book Club Pick — Love from A to Z by S.K.Ali
Originally posted on A Ducktrinor Mom:
Read the transcript here.
Posted in Fofky's, Reading, Writing
Tagged book club, FOFKY'S BOOK CLUB, LOVE FROM A TO Z, S.K.ALI
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The Candle and The Flame — An Interview with the Author
Nafiza Azad is an avid reader and reviewer of YA books. Today she is at our bookstore to discuss her debut YA high fantasy novel The Candle and the Flame. To give you a little background on this book, please … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Reading, Young Adult (YA) Literature
Tagged Interviews, Muslim YA, Nafiza Azad, Reviews, The Candle and The Flame
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Book & Tea Pairings
Assalamu aleikum! Color-coordinating books and teas for Fofky’s Boxes or for a promotional picture are one of our favorite thing to do. So check out the small list gathered for you. 1. Unleashing your Creativity and Boh Chamomile Tea or … Continue reading
#RamadanReadathon 2019 – Non Fiction Books Recommendation
Originally posted on The Tsundoku Chronicles:
Ramadan is fast approaching and that means it’s also time for the Ramadan Readathon! I love taking part and Nadia does such a wonderful job hosting it every year! For this years readathon there…
Some Ramadan and Eid Books Recommendations
Assalamu aleikum! These books are available on Amazon and/or at https://www.djarabikitabs.com/bookstore . Thank you! Papatya*
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged Djarabi Kitabs Publishing, Fofky's, Muslim Authored Reads, Muslim Writers
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On Online Book Club Recap
Assalamu aleikum, Check out the latest edition of Fofky’s Book Club. Thanks for reading, Papatia Source : Fofky’s Blog.
Interview with Umm Juwayriyah, creator of the first Muslim Fiction App
Originally posted on The Muslim Write:
Umm Juwayriyah, MA is the: – 2018 Highlights Foundation Fellow – #MuslimGirlsReader Founder and – New England Muslim Sisters Association Editor-in-Chief She is also the author of the As Sabr Publications Best Sellers: The…
The Five Qualities of Great Blog Posts
The Art of Blogging Almost every “blogging blog” out there and about 97% of all blogging guides ever written state that one should always choose quality over quantity; one should write great content. How does one do that though? What … Continue reading
#MuslimBookClub III
Bismillah ar-rahmani ar-rahimi Assalamu aleikum! Welcome to #MuslimBookClub third edition!!! We have several books on the roaster. Grab your drink and enjoy reading our thoughts on the books selected. Don’t go anywhere until you have read it all and perhaps … Continue reading
5 Steps To Write & Design Your Cookbook Like A Professional
Assalamu aleikum! 1) In a word document, dump all your recipes. Just write them. There will be time to edit later. Just get them out on paper first. 2) Take good and simple pictures. If you have old pictures of … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks, Muslim Shelf Space, Reading, Writing
Tagged EXPENDABLE, Fofky's, Fofky's Kitchen
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EXPENDABLE by Sahar AbdulAziz
OUT JULY 1st, 2018 insha’Allah. Join us for the book launch at Fofky’s here. Enter the giveaway here. Papatya, the Barista http://www.fofkys.com Check out the blog -> https://www.fofkys.com/blog
Posted in Fofky's, Reading, women, Writing
Tagged EXPENDABLE, giveaway, Muslim Authored Reads, Muslim fiction, Muslim Writers, Sahar Abdulaziz, Women Contemporary
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Poems by Stoori Khan – A Review
Assalamu aleikum, Be Like A Shining Star by Stoori I have been meaning to read the Quran for a few days now and yesterday I only managed to read a page in Arabic. Alhamdullilah ala kulli haal. But this morning … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Islam, Islamic Books, Muslimah, Poems, Reading, Reviews, Single and searching, Sunnah, women, Writing
Tagged Be Like A Shining Star, Love is Pure, Poems, Reviews, Stoori Khan
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Can YA Muslim Fiction Help ‘Normalize’ Islam for Teens?
Bismillah, Can YA Muslim Fiction help normalize Islam for teens? I think so. Many young adults readers are already reading tons and tons of secular YA books. Getting them to read a cool and engaging Muslim fiction book with subtle … Continue reading
Tight Rope, by Sahar Abdulaziz
Originally posted on Umm Afraz Muhammed:
“But Nour knew that goodwill and acceptance would never reveal themselves by taking off their hijab because for her or any other person of color, the skin she lived in wasn’t removable and therefore,…
Posted in Reading, Reviews, women, Writing
Tagged Djarabi Kitabs Publishing, Sahar Abdulaziz, Tight Rope
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Interview with Papatia Feauxzar
Originally posted on Umm Afraz Muhammed:
1. Tell us your journey from an accountant to an authorpreneur. It has been intriguing! Rumi said, “What you seek is seeking you.” It was true in my case because Allah put a coworker…
Posted in Reading, Writing, Young Adult (YA) Literature
Tagged Interviews, Papatia Feauxzar, The Ducktrinors
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POVs and Voice : What You Need To Know
A story strikes your mind and you wonder about how to start penning it. You start looking up great authors and novelists to try to mimic their style. Perhaps you do a decent job at it but along the way, … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged Change of Shoes, Fixed Up!, Freedom fighter, POV, Steadfast, The Nanny, Voice, Zengi Girls
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How Do You Become A Bestseller Author?
Assalamu aleikum! This question is always on writers and authors’ minds. Today I want to tackle the subject and be blunt about it. So how can a writer achieve such a goal? You can offer your book for free to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Finances, Islam, Muslim Fiction, Reading, Reviews, Writing, Young Adult (YA) Literature
Tagged Fixed Up!, Rant, The Ducktrinors
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Review: ‘Unveiled’ by Rumki Chowdhury
Originally posted on Sincerely Sadia.:
Rumki Chowdhury’s Unveiled is an amazing piece of work; it succeeds in conveying the complex nature of the lives of Muslim girls in Western society, attempting to carve out their own identities against a backdrop of confusion,…
Posted in Islam, Modest Fashion, Poems, Reading, women
Tagged Djarabi Kitabs Publishing, Hijab, Muslim women, Muslim Writers, Rumki Chowdhury, Unveiled
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Top Writing Tips by Muslim Authors #07
Originally posted on Islamopedia:
Our guest author for this week’s tips is the talented Papatia Feauxzar. She is the author of many books and articles online along with being one of the founders of Djarabi Kitabs Publications. Papatia’s Tips for…
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Tagged Islamopedia, Muslim Writers, writers, Writing Tips
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Fofky’s – An Online Book and Coffee/Tea Shop
Bismillah, Fofky’s An Online Book and Coffee/Tea Shop The saying goes as this, “If the mountain won’t come to Muhammad then Muhammad must go to the mountain.” In other words, If one’s will does not prevail, one must submit to an … Continue reading