Books
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…
US best selling books list
November 27, 2014
US best selling books list
David Baldacci's newest thriller, "The Escape," made the US best-seller list on Wednesday, knocking Stephen King's "Revival" from the No.…
Book review: Explosive belt from the ‘American Neighborhood’
November 25, 2014
Book review: Explosive belt from the ‘American Neighborhood’
The American Neighborhood is one of the old slums in the city of Tripoli in the northern part of the…
On the thresholds of paradise
November 25, 2014
On the thresholds of paradise
A lioness slowly approaches a rhino in the jungle. They both examine each other. The rhino tries to hit the…
Iraqi poet facing literature burning call gains campaign backing
November 20, 2014
Iraqi poet facing literature burning call gains campaign backing
Supporters of Iraqi poet Saady Youssef have launched a campaign to defend him after fellow Iraqi intellectuals called to burn his works…