Books
List of bestseller books in Egypt in 2014
January 22, 2015
List of bestseller books in Egypt in 2014
The French magazine Books, publishing news and offers on newly issued books, published in January 2015 a list of the…
Ethiopia to take part in Cairo’s book fair for first time
January 21, 2015
Ethiopia to take part in Cairo’s book fair for first time
Four African countries will take part for the first time in the Cairo International Book Fair, which will start on…
1.2 million books at Cairo’s Int’l book fair
January 18, 2015
1.2 million books at Cairo’s Int’l book fair
The 46th session of the Cairo International Book Fair, which will kick off on 28 January until 12 February, will…
Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack
January 9, 2015
Houellebecq stops plugging new book after Paris attack
French author Michel Houellebecq has suspended the promotion of his new novel "Submission", a dystopian vision of France under Islamic…
Ibda’e magazine releases January issue
January 2, 2015
Ibda’e magazine releases January issue
The Egyptian General Book Authority issued the January 2015 edition of the Ibda’e magazine, headed by novelist Mohamed Mansi Qandil.Qandil…
Amazon announces best-selling books of 2014
December 25, 2014
Amazon announces best-selling books of 2014
“This year’s best seller lists include a lot of familiar authors and characters—over half of the books on the lists…
New novel on France’s first Muslim government stirs outcry
December 18, 2014
New novel on France’s first Muslim government stirs outcry
His new book has not even been released but Michel Houellebecq -- one of France's most provocative and widely translated…
New book traces artillery history under Ottomans, Mamluks
December 3, 2014
New book traces artillery history under Ottomans, Mamluks
The cover of a new book entitled “The Incident of Sultan Selim and Sultan Al-Ghauri” by Egyptian historical researcher Abdel Aziz…
Novelist Radwa Ashour dies leaving a mark in literary realm
December 1, 2014
Novelist Radwa Ashour dies leaving a mark in literary realm
Egyptian prominent novelist and academic Radwa Ashour passed away last night after suffering from a decades-old battle with health complications. Ashour…