- “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi – This graphic novel memoir tells the story of a young girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
- “The Blind Owl” by Sadegh Hedayat – A dark and existential novel, it explores the thoughts and experiences of a lonely man living in Tehran.
- “My Uncle Napoleon” by Iraj Pezeshkzad – This classic Iranian comedy novel takes place during World War II and tells the story of a young man’s humorous interactions with his eccentric uncle.
- “The Complete Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi – A compilation of Marjane Satrapi’s two graphic novels, “Persepolis” and “Persepolis 2,” the story follows a young Iranian girl as she comes of age during the Islamic Revolution and subsequent war.
- “Censoring an Iranian Love Story” by Shahriar Mandanipour – This metafiction novel explores the challenges faced by Iranian writers while cleverly weaving a love story within the narrative.
- “The Blood of Flowers” by Anita Amirrezvani – Set in 17th-century Iran, this historical novel follows a young girl named Shekiba as she navigates the hardships of life and her passion for rug making.
- “A Tehran Story” by Dalia Sofer – This novel centres around a wealthy Iranian family during the Islamic Revolution and their experiences as they navigate through political unrest.
- “The Septembers of Shiraz” by Dalia Sofer – Set in post-revolutionary Iran, the novel tells the story of an imprisoned father and the family’s struggle to cope with his absence.
- “The King” by Kader Abdolah – This historical fiction novel revolves around the life of Shah Naser al-Din, who ruled Iran during the mid-19th century.
- “The Saffron Kitchen” by Yasmin Crowther – Set in both Iran and England, this novel deals with themes of identity, culture, and family, following a daughter’s journey to explore her roots.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Iran
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