Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series?"

"There are two books in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series, published between 2022 and 2026."

Q: "What is the first book in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series is As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, published in 2022."

Q: "Do you need to read Zoulfa Katouh's books in order?"

"No, each book is a standalone novel with its own characters and story. As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow (2022) can be read independently from The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue (2026)."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow	2022	Zoulfa Katouh	Buy
2	The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue	2026	Zoulfa Katouh	Buy

Zoulfa Katouh’s standalone novels draw on her Syrian-Canadian background and her interest in stories about resilience under impossible conditions. As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow (2022) is set during the Syrian revolution and follows a young pharmacist navigating the siege of Homs.

Her second novel, The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue, is expected in 2026. Katouh’s work has been praised for bringing the human cost of the Syrian conflict to a young adult audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series, published between 2022 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Zoulfa Katouh Standalone Novels series is As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, published in 2022.

Do you need to read Zoulfa Katouh's books in order?

No, each book is a standalone novel with its own characters and story. As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow (2022) can be read independently from The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue (2026).

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order