The Septembers of Shiraz

The Septembers of Shiraz (2007) is a debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer.

It narrates the lives of a well-to-do Iranian family during and after the Iranian revolution which additionally overthrew the Shah and ushered in the Islamic republic. There is also a subplot involving a Hasidic family in New York.

The book's new cover is designed by Claire Vaccaro.

Awards and honors

 * 2007 New York Times Notable Book of the Year
 * 2007 National Jewish Book Award, finalist
 * 2008 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize, winner
 * 2008 Orange Prize, longlist
 * 2009 International Dublin Literary Award, longlist
 * 2009 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature Choice Award, winner