As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow

As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow is a poignant story of love and loss set during the Syrian revolution. The novel follows Salama Kassab, an 18-year-old pharmacy student whose life is upended by the onset of the conflict. Working in a makeshift hospital, Salama faces the daily violence and horrors of war. Despite the challenges, she finds moments of hope and love, particularly with Kenan, a young man involved in the revolution. The book offers an intimate perspective on human resilience amid chaos.

This novel was a finalist for the British Book Awards Discover Book of the Year and has received praise for its emotional storytelling and authentic depiction of the Syrian conflict.