Join us for our fourth session as we explore The Sufi Storyteller, the latest novel by Faiqa Mansab. The Sufi Storyteller is a contemporary murder mystery of Layla and Mira; an estranged mother and daughter duo who urgently need to reconnect and navigate a world of Sufi story traditions to catch a killer, and save each other. Set between small town America and the mountains of Afghanistan, The Sufi Storyteller explores misogyny, generational trauma and oppression and the way stories can either save us or help us run away from our past.
The bookclub will be moderated by Fareeha Hashmi and we will be joined by Faiqa Mansab for a Q/A session after the discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Age Group: 18 and above
Location: British Council Lahore Library
Free for members and non-members to participate
Registrations close on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 3 pm
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Prior registration is mandatory. Walk-ins are not allowed.
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About Faiqa Mansab:
Faiqa Mansab holds an MFA in Creative Writing with a high distinction from Kingston University London and an MA in Gender and Cultural Studies from Birkbeck University London. She was a Chevening Scholar in 2019-2020 and also holds an MPhil in English Literature from Pakistan. She has written and continues to write for numerous publications; both local and international. Her debut novel THIS HOUSE OF CLAY AND WATER was published by Penguin India in 2017 and was longlisted for Getz Pharma Fiction Prize and the German Consulate Peace Prize in Karachi Literature Festival 2018. THE SUFI STORYTELLER is her second novel published by Neem Tree Press in 2025 worldwide.
About Fareeha Hashmi:
Fareeha drives cultural curation at Readings, Pakistan, where she conceptualizes and helms immersive literary programming and bespoke book-related events that connect readers with extraordinary narratives. She holds an MA in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Essex. Specializing in 1947 Partition archives, her practice thrives at the intersection of culture, heritage, and literature. Beyond her archival work, Fareeha shapes contemporary literary discourse as a writer and editor for The Wayward Magazine.
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