Oryx and Crake
by Margaret Atwood (Canada)
“Oryx and Crake” is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before humankind...


The Brothers’ Lot
by Kevin Holohan (Ireland)
“The Brothers' Lot” is a comic satire that tells the story of the Brothers of Godly Coercion School for Young Boys of Meagre Means, a d...


Death as a Side Effect
by Ana Maria Shua (Argentina)
In “Death as a Side Effect”, Ana Maria Shua’s brilliantly dark satire transports readers to a dystopic future Argentina where gan...


A Case of Exploding Mangoes
by Mohammed Hanif (Pakistan)
There is an ancient saying that when lovers fall out, a plane goes down. This is the story of one such plane. Why did a Hercules C130, the world&rs...


The God of Small Things
by Arundhati Roy (India)
Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, Southern India, “The God of Small Things” tells the story of twins Esthappe...


The Eagle’s Throne
by Carlos Fuentes (Mexico)
The year is 2020. The Mexican President has provoked the United States by calling for the removal of US troops from Colombia and demanding higher p...

