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A fresh translation and an additional post-Mubarak story for Al-Khamissi's seminal novel
Al-Koni combines history with legend in the land of Libya, dedicated to its martyrs
Being on the side of the Egyptian revolution is 'being on the side of history and truth,' says renowned Kuwaiti writer
Bait Al-Sanary will host the writer Khalil Maraay on Thursday, 29 September, to discuss his latest work at 7pm
First published in the 1930s, a time when Egypt was itself resisting British colonisation, Fathy Radwan examines the life of a great freedom fighter
Writers union to hold event honouring Saudi Arabian poet Abdullah Al-Khashramy
Assiut Book Fair organized in Grand Nile Marina, Cornish Al-Nile Assiut, opened today. With the sponsorship of Grand Nile Marina, Agial, Liala, And Ibn Al-Nafis publishing Houses.
Al-Zaytoun Workshop will host the writer Sayed Al-Wakil on Monday, 26 September, to discuss his latest work
On Saturday, 24 September, poetry readings will be held in centers for culture and bookstores across Egypt, under the banner of freedom of speech
Recently released is Gathered in Tora, which follows the formerly untouchable ministers in Tora jail in hilarious situations, written by the deputy editor of El-Gomhouriya Newspaper
Ezzat El-Kamhawy relates sad stories of Egyptians risking everything to reach Europe by sea, and reveals the desperation felt by Egyptian youth in the Mubarak era
Fouad Hegazy tells the stories of the first 19 days of revolution in Al-Mansoura city

Khairy Shalaby's insights into the lives of the marginalised as well as his knowledge of the city helped him reach out to society from both directions

Ahmed Megahed's resignation amid workers' protests elicits mixed reactions, though on balance most appear to regret his departure

Egypt's second city to host much-anticipated Book and Information Technology Fair from 3 to 16 October

The Sawiris Award stands out among Egyptian awards because of the formation of its board and committees members, who come from diverse backgrounds and give the award a different flavour

Analysis by Moataz Salama suggests that the expected change in the GCC countries is more likely to come through reform rather than revolutions

Politics and Al-Azhar examines the life of Sheikh Mohamed Al-Zawahri, an important figure in the transformation of Al-Azhar in the modern age

Ezzedine Choukri Fishere's latest novel, nominated by the publisher for the Arabic Booker, takes the conflict of Arabs abroad into a new dimension

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