Qib Qbs
Maya Kabbani
Summary:
In Damascus, women keep a spotless house. There are strict rules for slippers: one pair for the kitchen and hall, another for bedrooms, one for the balcony, and qib qbs for the bathroom. At first, in Toronto, Maya Kabbani tries to follow her mother’s example. As she adapts to her new life, she learns how to recreate her mom’s home, but on her terms.
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