George Alec Effinger's Budayeen books, about Marid Audran, are some of my all time favorites. I would love to read books with a similar vibe. Any recommendations? by Jennyelf Related: Suggest me a book that’s a murder mystery that isn’t in standard novel format Any books which can improve my English Language skills? Book that involves an absent dad becoming part of his daughter’s life & trying to mend the relationship “Edge of your sit” type of book Books with a toxic push and pull dynamic between a couple