The Septembers of Shiraz
The Septembers of Shiraz is a debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer.
It narrates the lives of a well-to-do Iranian family during and after the Iranian revolution which additionally overthrew the Shah and ushered in the Islamic republic. There is also a subplot involving a Hasidic family in New York.
The book's new cover is designed by Claire Vaccaro.
Awards and honors
- 2007 New York Times Notable Book of the Year
- 2007 National Jewish Book Award, finalist
- 2008 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize, winner
- 2008 Orange Prize, longlist
- 2009 International Dublin Literary Award, longlist
- 2009 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature Choice Award, winner