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The publication of THE SHADELESS BORDER is "an historical moment in Kurdish literature."

Over a single day, a family faces grief, exile, and history in a surreal tale set at contested borders. Narrated by characters like a stringed instrument and even death itself, the book follows Azad's family as they try to lay his body to rest.

THE SHADELESS BORDER by Jiyar Jahan Fard is officially available at indie bookstores and public libraries.

Preview the book with an excerpt courtesy of Lit Hub. Link in bio ⚡️ by @commonnotions

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The first comprehensive spatial analysis of Italian operaismo and the extraordinary urban struggles of 1970s Italy.

Neil Gray's TAKE OVER THE CITY is a "highly readable," important contribution to radical urban history and a window into how current urban struggles might be theorized.

Grab a copy at your local independent bookstore or public library. by @commonnotions

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Thoughts and reflections on living out an abolitionist life.

EVERYDAY SH!T by the Abolition Journal Working Group is officially available today!

This is the pilot issue of the revived ABOLITION JOURNAL. Featuring a variety of work, from essays to poems, the contributors reflect on the "everyday shit" of movement work.

We invite you on this collective journey toward a liberated future. Ask for EVERYDAY SH!T at your favorite bookstore or public library. by @commonnotions

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Preview Seraj Assi's novel RED FLOUR with Inverse Journal.

"In this particular excerpt, the narrator ventures from a bitter fantasy, survivor’s guilt and painful recollection to face the moral devastation caused by enforced starvation and war. In the years to come, and shortly upon its release, Red Flour is sure to become one of the most influential Palestinian works of fiction to depict “witnessing a massacre” and “worse still, surviving it.”

Read the full excerpt at the link in bio. by @commonnotions

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Seraj Assi on what motivated him to write RED FLOUR. by @commonnotions

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Jiyar Jahan Fard's (@jiyar.jahanfard) debut novel, "The Shadeless Border" (translated by Chiya Parvizpur @chiya.parvizpur - pub. @commonnotions), centers an oft-overlooked region between Iran and Iraq but is slowed by its didactic impulses.

> Read Matt Broomfield’s (@mattbroomfieldwriter) latest review, link in bio.

#TMRWeekly #TheMarkazReview #SWANAliterature #Bookreview #Bookstagram #Bookrecommendations by @commonnotions

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Harry Cleaver on the impact of computer technology on the workplace and working class in 1981.

Cleaver is one of the most compelling Marxist theorists of class struggle over work of the last fifty years. His lesser known writings continue to be invaluable, especially as we face the rise of global fascism.

That is why we're thrilled to share POINTS OF DEPARTURE: Cleaver’s best unpublished, translated, or little-read writings that powerfully speak to the moment we are in. Edited by Robert Ovetz and Kevin Van Meter.

Available at your favorite bookstore today!

#endcapitalism #endcapitalismbeforeitendsus by @commonnotions

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8 days ago

Birds in a Gale
By Ata Nahai
Translated into English by Chiya Parvizpur and Hourieh Maleki
Published by Common Notions in the USA.

[Film edited by Hedieh Masroor]

#metafiction #intranslation #kurdishliterature #kurdishculture by @commonnotions

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We’re thrilled to invite Common Notions sustaining members to join Robert Ovetz and Kevin Van Meter for a celebration and informal conversation.

POINTS OF DEPARTURE is the definitive collection of Harry Cleaver’s best unpublished, translated, or lesser known writings—both historical and current—on working class refusal, class composition, unwaged work, debt, and what he calls the “inversion of the class perspective.”

With capitalism endlessly imposing work—which, as Harry argues, remains our “central issue”—the struggle against work is not only vital to creating spaces in our own lives for other activities and politics but for going beyond capitalism.

RSVP for the event on WithFriends. Not a member? Sign up! Link in bio. by @commonnotions

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12 days ago

Some folks have been waiting for the digital publications of some of our most recent titles. That moment has arrived!

BORDERTOWN CLASHES, RESOURCE WARS, CONTESTED TERRITORIES; REMAKING DEMOCRACY; YES, IT'S POSSIBLE!; ME AND MINE; and MY CITY NEED SOMETHING are all available as EPUBs.

Head to commonnotions.org to feed your radical imagination. by @commonnotions

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15 days ago

We’re excited to announce a new perk for monthly sustainers: the Common Notions Book Club!

Sustaining members are all invited to intimate gatherings with our authors. These virtual events will consist of lively discussions and community building.

Join us for the first Book Club Friday 9/25 at 5pm ET. We'll be joined by Robert Ovetz and Kevin Van Meter, editors of POINTS OF DEPARTURE. RSVP on WithFriends.

Not a sustaining member? Learn about the tiers and sign up! Link in bio. by @commonnotions

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Preview RED FLOUR: A NOVEL by Seraj Assi.

"In this particular excerpt, the narrator ventures from a bitter fantasy, survivor’s guilt and painful recollection to face the moral devastation caused by enforced starvation and war. In the years to come, and shortly upon its release, Red Flour is sure to become one of the most influential Palestinian works of fiction to depict 'witnessing a massacre' and 'worse still, surviving it.'"

Thank you Inverse Journal.

Read the excerpt at the link in bio. ⚡️ by @commonnotions

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