Yasmin Zaher books

Yasmin Zaher is a Palestinian-American novelist whose debut, The Coin (2024), explores identity, obsession, and displacement through the life of a Palestinian woman in New York.
Author · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction

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Yasmin Zaher’s debut novel The Coin arrived in 2024 to critical attention. The book follows a Palestinian woman navigating life in New York, where her increasingly compulsive behaviors around cleaning and accumulation become the lens through which the novel examines exile and identity.

Zaher, who is of Palestinian descent, brings a personal dimension to the story’s themes of displacement. The Coin has been noted for its dark humor and unflinching portrayal of its narrator, making it a distinctive entry in contemporary literary fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Yasmin Zaher written?

Yasmin Zaher has written one books in one series.

What was Yasmin Zaher's first book?

Yasmin Zaher’s first book is The Coin, published in 2024.

What is Yasmin Zaher's debut novel about?

The Coin (2024) follows a Palestinian woman living in New York who becomes obsessed with cleanliness and order as a way of coping with displacement and grief. The novel examines how personal rituals and material possessions fill the void left by loss of homeland.

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