Can you recommend some middle eastern spy novels for beginners?

Sure. 'Persepolis' is a great start for beginners. It's easy to follow and gives a personal and engaging account of life in Iran. Another good one is 'The 99'. It has a modern superhero - like feel which is familiar to many Western readers, yet it's deeply rooted in Middle Eastern values.

I would also recommend 'Scheherazade's Children: Global Encounters with the Arabian Nights'. This collection of stories related to 'One Thousand and One Nights' has excellent translations. It provides a wonderful starting point to explore the rich Middle Eastern storytelling traditions. Moreover, 'Love in Exile' by Nawal El Saadawi is a short and engaging read in translation, which can introduce readers to Egyptian feminist literature.

One popular middle eastern spy novel is 'The Yacoubian Building' by Alaa Al Aswany. It weaves a complex web of stories in Cairo that involves elements of intrigue and secrecy which can be related to the concept of spying in a way that reflects the society. Another is 'Cairo Modern' which also gives insights into the Middle Eastern society with some undertones of mystery and surveillance.

I would recommend 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran. It's a short but very profound work that contains beautiful poetry and philosophical insights. It's easy to understand and gives a taste of Middle Eastern wisdom.

Sure. 'The Kite Runner' is a great start. It's very accessible and has a story that's easy to follow while being deeply moving. It gives you a good sense of Afghan culture which is part of the Middle East. Another good one is 'One Thousand and One Nights'. It has been around for a long time and the short tales within it are interesting and introduce you to Middle Eastern storytelling traditions.

One well - known Middle Eastern graphic novel is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. It tells the story of her childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Another is 'The Arab of the Future' which also offers a personal and cultural perspective from the Middle East.

One well - known Middle Eastern horror novel is 'The Corpse Washer' by Sinan Antoon. It delves into the life of a corpse washer in Iraq and has elements of horror within the context of war and cultural traditions.

One great Middle Eastern novel is 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. It tells a story of friendship and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan. Another is 'One Thousand and One Nights', a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales that have been passed down for centuries, filled with magic, adventure and moral lessons.

Well, 'The Forty Rules of Love' by Elif Shafak has elements of adventure within its exploration of Sufi mysticism in a Middle Eastern setting. It weaves together different timelines and characters in an engaging adventure. 'City of Brass' by S. A. Chakraborty is set in a world inspired by Middle Eastern mythology and has a great adventure story with djinns and magic. 'The Moor's Account' is another good one that offers a different perspective on Middle Eastern adventures through the eyes of an African slave.

One great Middle Eastern fiction novel is 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. It tells a powerful story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan. Another is 'One Thousand and One Nights'. It's a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales filled with magic, adventure, and love. Also, 'Cairo Modern' by Naguib Mahfouz is a notable work that delves into the lives of different characters in Cairo.