The Hookah Girl and Other True Stories collects 17 comics anecdotes relating to the life and thought of its author, a nus-nus (you'll learn what that is once you've read "The Stealth Arab") Palestinian-American Woman who grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.  Family, culture, history and identity are at the core of this engaging work, which is concisely written, smartly laid out and well drawn in a variety of modes and styles, that provide a refreshing diversity.  Readers will emerge from this alluringly priced collection with a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of Palestinian culture and, especially, the Palestinian-American experience.  Check it out!