Laila Lalami, the critically acclaimed Moroccan-American author, was recently featured on the cover of Publishers Weekly! Known for her deeply empathetic explorations of identity, migration, and belonging, Lalami’s presence on the magazine’s cover highlights both her past achievements and the excitement surrounding her forthcoming book, The Dream Hotel.
Publishers Weekly is one of the most respected publications in the book industry, providing news, reviews, and features for publishers, booksellers, and literary professionals. Since its founding in 1872, the magazine has been a key source of information and analysis for the literary world. Its cover often features influential authors and upcoming works that are generating buzz, and Lalami’s appearance on the cover signals the continued relevance and impact of her storytelling.
Lalami’s eagerly awaited new novel, The Dream Hotel, set in a near-future society where even dreams are subject to surveillance, will be released on March 4, 2025. Eerie, thought-provoking, and unflinchingly clear-eyed, The Dream Hotel explores the perils of technological surveillance and the erosion of privacy in the modern world. Lalami raises crucial questions about personal freedom and the boundaries of technology, asking how much of ourselves we must sacrifice to live in a world where even our dreams are monitored.
It seems the larger literary publishing world is as excited about this exciting new novel as we are! A huge congratulations to Laila Lalami! We can’t wait to check out The Dream Hotel!
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