Claire Hajaj Books

Claire Hajaj bridges two worlds through her writing, weaving together Palestinian and Jewish heritage. Her life across four continents and her work with the United Nations in war zones have equipped her with a unique perspective on human experience. Hajaj's prose brings raw reality and profound understanding of complex cultures and conflicts to the forefront. Her texts, featured in prominent global media, reflect a deep desire for connection and comprehension. She resides in Beirut, Lebanon.

Ishmael's Oranges
336 pages
12 hours of reading
4.0(568)Add rating
Shortlisted for the Jewish Quarterly-Wingate Prize 2016 A finalist for the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award 2015 It’s April 1948, and war hangs over Jaffa. One minute seven-year-old Salim is dreaming of taking his first harvest from the family’s orange tree; the next he is swept away into a life of exile and rage. Seeking a new beginning in swinging-’60s London, Salim falls in love with Jude. The only problem? Jude is Jewish. A captivating story about love and loss, Ishmael’s Oranges follows the story of two families spanning the crossroad events of modern times, and of the legacy of hatred their children inherit.
The Water Thief
352 pages
13 hours of reading
3.3(31)Add rating
From the award-winning author of Ishmael's Oranges comes a searing novel set in Africa, with a Graham Greene-esque moral conflict at its heart

Ishmael's Oranges

The Water Thief