The Soul of Iran Wonderful travelogue of this poorly understood country.
Let the Swords Encircle Me Iran through the Green Revolution
Midnight at the Pera Palace The cultural/societal rise of Istanbul in the 20th Century
The Lemon Tree Moving account of two connected families in Palestine/Israel
The Great Game Definitive and brilliant look at the region in the 19th cent
One Palestine Complete Comprehensive history of Palestine/Israel through 1948.
The House of Stone Anthony Shadid's moving reflections on war, family, hope
My Promised Land A moving and candid account of Palestine/Israel
Startup Rising Entrepreneurial revolution in the Middle East