Guantánamo Bay Prisoner Reading List

There's not a lot to look forward to if you're one of the 176 prisoners held in the U.S. detention facility at Guantánamo Bay — no visits from loved ones; no parole or release date; and for many, no prospect even of a day in court to answer charges. One ray of light the the library trolley that offers a range of titles. What is one of the most popular? Harry Potter of course - the Arabic translation is one of the most requested books they have.

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Want to know more about Guantánamo Bay try reading Anna Perera's book 'Guantánamo Boy'. It's the story of Khalid, an ordinary 15-year-old from Rochdale who spends his time playing computer games, hanging out with his mates in but while in Karachi to visit family, Khalid is abducted and ends up being held for two years, without charge, in the world's most notorious prison.

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