Heading to the beach or to a much needed vacation this summer? What better time to pick up and read a great new book? Find out what books your coworkers can’t put down and get some great ideas for what to read this summer in the Allen & Shariff summer reading list project. We’ll be posting a few each week, right here on the Intranet, throughout the summer.
The Rock of Tanios
Submitted by: Ahmad Hachicho
Office location: Dubai
Why I recommend it: One surefire way to find a new read is to delve into the vast library of translations. “The books I am currently reading are in Arabic (translated from French) from award-winning Lebanese author Amin Maalouf, however [they] can be found in English as well,” writes Ahmad Hachicho of his recommendations. The Rock of Tanios, which won the Prix Goncourt in 1993, follows the shifting alliances and power struggles that result from the murder of a patriarch.
Operation Red Wings
Submitted by: Aaron DeSantis
Office location: Zelionople
Why I recommend it: “The movie Lone Survivor, which came out in 2013, is based off of this book. The reason I would recommend it is because it shows the courage and ‘never give up’ mentality of our military men and women. Also, since it is an account of a real operation that took place, you feel more engaged while reading it.”