Burning of Islamist books stirs up controversy
Incident shows security officials’ involvement in educational process
5 wonderful opening lines in literature
Some novels whose opening lines catch a reader’s attention may not even…
Cairo International Book Fair to kick off on 28 January
There is going to be a little difference in the scheme of…
The survival strategies of Downtown’s bookstores
In Downtown’s busy streets, Cairo’s oldest bookshops still endure: a look at…
An Egyptian artist without borders
With his latest installation, ‘The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born’, Ibrahim…
Censorship authorities confiscate three books on arrival
No declared reasons for confiscation, according to human rights researcher
Second round of literary festival attracts thousands of young Egyptians
Eighteen writers share their stories and experiences with the readers’ community at…
New arrivals on the shelves
New arrivals this month dive into love in post-conflict Iraq and the…
Cairo International Book Fair opens
45th round of the Cairo International Book Fair will feature revolutionary celebrations