Books on Iran & the Persian-Speaking World (English)
This section brings together English-language books connected to Iran, Afghanistan, and the wider Persian-speaking world — for readers who want to understand the region beyond headlines through its literature and culture.
At Parastook, we curate titles that approach the region through multiple paths: literature, Poems, history, politics, memoir, and cultural studies. Some books are written by Persian-language authors in translation, while others are written by historians, journalists, and researchers studying the societies of the region.
Whether you are discovering this part of the world for the first time, studying it academically, or reconnecting with it through migration and memory, Parastook serves as an online hub where readers can come together through books.
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Literature in Translation
Novels and short stories by Persian-language writers available in English — contemporary fiction, modern classics, and voices from inside and outside the region.
History & Politics
Books explaining historical events, political structures, and social change across Iran, Afghanistan, and neighboring societies.
Memoir & Personal Narratives
First-person accounts of life, migration, identity, and everyday experience across the Persian-speaking world.
Middle East & Regional Studies
Broader regional context — society, religion, and geopolitics across the Middle East and Central Asia.
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If you are looking for Persian-language books, you can explore our original-language collection as well.