Yousef Alikhani

Alikhani was born in the Tati-speaking village of Milak, Qazvīn Province. He studied Arabic literature at the University of Tehran.

Alikhani released his third collection of short stories in April 2010.

• Aroos-e’-Beed (Willow’s Bride), Aamout Publication, 2009.
• Dragon Slayage, Aamout Publication, 2007.
• Ghadam Bekheir was my Grandmother, Aamout Publication, 2003

• Looking for Hassan Sabbah: the Life story of the god of Alamut for Young Adults, Qoqnoos Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-311-531-3.
• Saeb Tabrizi’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-385-865-0.
• Ibn Batuteh’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2004. ISBN 964-385-416-7.
• Aziz and Negar: Re-reading a love story, Qoqnoos Publication, 2002
• The Third Generation of Fiction Writing in Today’s Iran: Interviews with Writers, Markaz Publication, 2001
• The Stories of the People of Alamut and Roodbar, in collaboration with Afshin Naderi (to be published)