Culture / Fiction
Articles about Fiction, ordered by date. 
And finally... Peter Adamson
The founding editor of New Internationalist magazine talks about his subsequent work campaigning with UNICEF – and his latest novel.
The Lake Retba Murder (Le Meurtre au Lac Rose)
Roberto comes across a body in the lake and feels compelled to investigate – but all his lover Mireille seems to want is sex. Written by Efemia Chela.
Fat
A young South Korean‘s attempts to avoid conscription by becoming obese cause uproar in his family. Written by Krys Lee.
In The Garden
A eunuch scribe at the ancient Egyptian court in Alexandria witnesses a pivotal moment in the life of his young princess, Cleopatra. Written by FT Kola.
Ghosts
The suicide of a Cuban immigrant to Florida calls up all kinds of phantoms for Anna, herself a migrant from the Czech Republic. By Ana Menéndez.
What exactly is ‘world fiction’?
Chris Brazier interviews Elleke Boehmer, Professor of World Literature in English at Oxford University.
And finally... Susan Abulhawa
Graeme Green talks to the Palestinian American author and human rights activist.
Mixed media: book reviews
Books by Alejandro Zambra, Mel Evans, Hamid Dabashi and Johann Hari.
Also out there...
Books, music, web, film and DVD releases all worth a mention.
Best of the Arts 2011
We watched, we read, we listened: New Internationalist's favourite films, books and music from last year.
Michael Morpurgo writes his own happy ending
The children's author, poet and playwright reflects on London riots and the Pied Piper.
Interview with Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy speaks out: on the moral police of India's anti-corruption campaign, on the silence surrounding civil wars, and on despotism and democracy.
Ben Okri
The award-winning Nigerian poet and novelist tells Rowenna Davis why now is the time for new dreams.
Monica Ali
Award-winning author Monica Ali reveals why feminism and Princess Diana are on her mind just now.
Margaret Atwood
The legendary Canadian author talks to Rowenna Davis about activism, women and breaking the male stronghold over ‘serious’ literature.
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