Jasmin Attia
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
The King Library invites you to a special presentation featuring author Jasmin Attia in conversation with culinary writer Roberta Sabban. Attia will discuss her debut novel, The Oud Player of Cairo, a vivid story set in mid-20th-century Egypt that follows Laila, a young woman determined to build an independent life as a singer despite the challenges she faces.
Together, Attia and Sabban will explore the novel’s themes of resilience and identity, along with the food, culture, and music that shape Laila’s world.
The King Library invites you to a special presentation featuring author Jasmin Attia in conversation with culinary writer Roberta Sabban. Attia will discuss her debut novel, The Oud Player of Cairo, a vivid story set in mid-20th-century Egypt that follows Laila, a young woman determined to build an independent life as a singer despite the challenges she faces.
Together, Attia and Sabban will explore the novel’s themes of resilience and identity, along with the food, culture, and music that shape Laila’s world.