From Beirut to the US: Iman Humaydan on "Songs for Darkness" & the Art of Translation

What happens when a story travels from the heart of Lebanon to the bookshelves of the United States? 🇱🇧✈️🇺🇸In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Iman Humaydan, a voice that has defined contemporary Lebanese literature. Following the success of her previous works, Iman takes us behind the scenes of her newest novel, Songs for Darkness, during her current U.S. book tour.What’s inside this episode:The Global Journey: Iman shares her experience touring the USA and how American audiences are connecting with her narrative.The Translation Bridge: A deep dive into the collaboration with Michelle Hartman, the translator who brought this story to the English-speaking world.Publishing with Purpose: We discuss the vital role of Michel Moushabeck and Interlink Publishing in amplifying diverse voices.Whether you are a fan of her previous hit "50 Grams of Paradise" or a new reader looking for your next literary obsession, this conversation offers a rare, intimate look at the life of a global author.Iman Humaydan Songs for Darkness Lebanese Authors Arabic Literature in English Interlink Publishing Book Tour 2026 Literary Translation Michelle Hartman Beirut Call