My interview with audible about THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY audio book. If you're interested in revolutions, Arabfuturism or conlangs, why don't you give it a listen?

“The Republic of Memory” dares to make rebels of us all

With his debut novel, Mahmud El Sayed arrives as a bold new voice in Arabfuturism.

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A fairly common view among many in the region.

The Markaz Review مجلة المركز@markaz-review.bsky.social · 2w ago

A writer responds to criticisms of her column, but stands her ground, "recklessly" simplifying a fraught discourse. > Read Amal Ghandour’s column right now: bit.ly/where-do-people-who-refuse-to-belong-belong #TMRWeekly #TheMarkazReview #SWANAliterature #ThisArabLife #AmalGhandour #Lebanon

Looking forward to appearing on Literature Live on Resonance FM with @tonywhite.bsky.social & @mhayinde.bsky.social on Monday 13 July where I will be talking all things THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY pieceofpaperpress.com/literature-l...

Literature Live on Resonance FM

Literature Live returned in spring 2026 for a new season on London’s arts radio station Resonance 104.4fm – broadcasting live on FM in London, online and on DAB. Literature Live broadcasts at 8:00 …

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It's Launch Day for THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY and I am so proud that my strange Arabfuturist story is out there in the world for readers to discover. (1/5)

The Guardian says that THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY is a "thoughtful, exciting space opera" with Nupol adding a "distinctive flavour to a speculative fiction its author calls Arabfuturism." O my brothers, that's molti-bona and no flies! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon

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Multilayered characters, nuanced worldbuilding, political and social upheaval. THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY is sci-fi at its best. Easily one of the best books this year!

Mahmud El Sayed@mahmudelsayed.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's Pub Day for my debut novel, THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY. It's an Arabfuturist story of a revolution set on a generation ship with lots of linguistic shenanigans. Chapeau to tu!

hello!! there is a goodreads giveaway for 50 copies of my debut novel, Our Cut of Salt, running until 5/31 (US only). you can enter here 🖤 www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

I've been reading a lot of Arabic poetry for my current wip so here's some Muhammad al-Maghout. Tomorrow, o beloved, tomorrow We will awaken early with the sailors and their sails, And we will rise on the wind Like birds, Like raging blood, And roam over the desert As lips roam over lips.

Thank you so much for all the support on this hastily-chucked in pitch for #QuestPit yesterday! I didn’t know it was on, didn’t make a list - utter chaos, but it got some publishing interest 👀 If I’m not here much - yes it’s because it’s Chelsea, but I’m also working on the WIP!

Mel Reynard@meljrey.bsky.social · 3mo ago

TRULY DEVIOUS/HAZELTHORN When sentient plants take over the world and an eminent botanists winds up dead, a hungry reporter persuades a rival plant hunter to seek the truth. But as they become entangled, & the victims pile up, they’ll need sharp secateurs to avoid being next. #QuestPit #W #YA #NA #F

MACBETH X ANDOR A disgraced philosopher-warrior must kidnap the Empress To save his dying father. The Empress enlists the criminal underworld to rescue her condemned son. Their collision will ignite a war that will burn the world to the ground. #QuestPit #Q #F #DF #A #amquerying

A podcast where authors talk about their books in their own words. Each episode will spotlight one book, and will feature an interview with its author. We'll dive into the characters, themes, and messages of each story with a healthy dose of humor. Join us this winter!

A really lovely review of THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY from @princejvstin.com but more an interesting rumination on generation ship stories in general.

The Skiffy and Fanty Show@skiffyandfanty.com · 4mo ago

On the blog, @princejvstin.com (Paul Weimer) reviews The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed. "The worldbuilding, though, is where this novel really shines and shows the author’s thoughts..." skiffyandfanty.com/b...

Finished The Republic of Memory by @mahmudelsayed.bsky.social. What a great debut with excellent political and social commentary, exploration of language and memory, and many clever POV choices and experimental literary techniques.

@menapitch.bsky.social #MENAPIT #menapitchevent A desperate writer accepts an invitation to an elite retreat that guarantees publication...and slowly realizes what it's *actually* harvesting from its residents. #Pub #Qu #H #SF #A #NA #OWN The Centre x Catherine House x Bunny Professionally edited.

SHAD HADID X THE SHADOW PRINCE Layla and the Secrets of the Sands 📚Middle grade📚 🇸🇾Syrian-inspired fantasy🇸🇾 ✨Magical school ft. sand magic✨ 🤫Secret society🤫 🔥Magical trials🔥 🐦‍🔥Mythological creatures🐦‍🔥 ✊🏽Brewing rebellion✊🏽 #WIP #MENApit @menapitch.bsky.social

WARCROSS X BLOOD DEBTS While tech-savvy Viva uses magic and coding to stop the army of undead, her twin sister, Tasia, is resurrected by witches forcing her to kill. 🔮 MAGIC VS 👩‍💻 CODING 🤖 AI VS 👻 SPIRITS 💻 TECH VS 🍁 NATURE WHO WILL WIN? #SF #F #MENApit #YA #Qu

There is something wrong with Maha. Her eye changes color and that's when the visions begin. She must travel back to her family's small village in Palestine to learn how to stop it. But what is real, and is the truth worth the price of Maha’s sanity? #MENApit #AG @menapitch.bsky.social

When a rebel witch is betrayed and sentenced to death, the executioner saves her by claiming her as his bride—forcing them to navigate a fake marriage, colonial politics, and traitors, all while secretly dismantling the empire that is destroying their home. #menapit #a #f #wip

Have you heard? 👀 WORKED 2 DEATH has gone under the knife 🔪 : A ransom plot goes horribly awry when a trio of cash-strapped colleagues kidnap their nepobaby manager on a work trip, and find themselves embroiled in the lethal world of Fintech’s elite. #menapit #agented

What We Can Know x CW's The 100 Enemies by circumstance Imani & Elijah must put aside their differences to stay alive & to find the other survivors when their space station crashes onto a ravaged Earth. #MENApit #WIP #A #SF #Dystopian

They Hate Each Other X Imogen, Obviously Ares needs to do 3 things in life so he doesn’t let his family down: -Date a nice Cypriot girl -Get into a good university -NOT fall in love with his rival, the brother of his sister-in-law ✨Big 5 imprint editor interest #MENAPit #YA #C #R #LGBT #OWN #Qu

TGUWG x I Feed Her to the Beast In a kingdom where necromancy is illegal, budding necromancer Sera fights her way to the top of the court. Discovery means death, but Sera has always wanted to make an impact and she won't let morals get in her way. #MENApit #WIP #A #DF

When a card game has telepath Mona fleeing town, a handsome djinn spy drags her to an underwater kingdom where she awakens old djinn magic. But with the oceanic sky failing, will inner demons drown her before she can save her people or will warring factions claim her? #MENApit #Qu #RF

The Miles Between Us, which features: ✅ a crime story with deep emotional resonance; ✅ an exploration of themes like grief, racism, and identity; ✅ ordinary citizens stepping into investigative roles; ✅ MCs who seem worlds apart, and are yet so similar; ✅ a romantic subplot. #MENApit #WIP #A #L #T

Inspired by Syrian history & mythology: A disgraced philosopher-warrior must kidnap an Empress to save his dying father. The Empress plots a daring heist to save her condemned son. Their collision will ignite a war, shatter a hundred-years peace, & decide the fate of nations. #MENApit #Qu #F#A

Some lucky readers will get their hand-wrapped copy of Love Lethal, Death Divine, swag included.

My book is out today in the UK! If you like Shakespeare, this book might be for you. If you hate Shakespeare, this book might be for you. But if you hate Agamemnon… this book is definitely for you! www.penguin.co.uk/books/470416...

"Giving up writing is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times." Mark Hussain

Thrilled to finally snag a copy of THE REPUBLIC OF MEMORY by @mahmudelsayed.bsky.social, a political sci-fi destined to become a classic. #SWANA #Arabfuturism #Scifi