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Manuscripts, letters and drawings of the writers William Faulkner, Samuel Beckett and Joseph Conrad start to go on auction in New York next week, in a rare chance to snap up their belongings
Former professor at AUC to deliver lecture – 'From revolt to sectarian ruptures: the challenges of building an inclusive society in post-revolutionary Egypt and Syria' - at Oxford University on Saturday
The Circle of Sein is the first book by visual artist Hala Elkoussy, connected to her latest exhibition, ‘Journey Around My Living Room,' exhibited in Cairo 9 May to 4 June
Attorney Orin Snyder enlisted the popular children's title as he questioned the top executive at publisher Penguin Group USA on Tuesday
New head of the National Library and Archives is expected to outrage Egyptian historians, since appointment comes in wave of sackings by Morsi-appointed culture minister
Political scientist Umut Ozkirmili reconstructs theories of nationalism in recently released Arabic translation of his book 'Theories of Nationalism'
After decades of decline, independent bookselling has become a growth industry
The new book monitors the stances and position of the Iranian political elites and its policies in managing the national economy since the breakout of the Iranian revolution in 1979
Hosseini, whose previous books have sold tens of millions of copies, approached his latest novel in a stylistically different manner than 'The Kite Runner' and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'
The personal annotations from Rowling included comments on the process of writing and a section from an early draft of the novel
Crown Publishers announced Monday that CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen has a deal for a definitive book on homegrown terrorism
Age of Hyenas, the first novel by Judge El-Ashmawy who was shortlisted for the Arabic Booker prize, has been reprinted
A group of researchers examine Egypt's Salafist movement, its relation with Muslim Brotherhood and foundation for political action in the country

Helmy El-Namnam explores some of the lesser-known parts of Hassan El-Banna's life, asking whether the Brotherhood's bloody early path was a fundamental building block or a detour

Aziza Hussein, leading figure in Egyptian civil society, shares her perspective on Egypt under Muslim Brotherhood, and her hope for peaceful way forward

New head of Egyptian National Library and Archives tells Ahram Online he sacked 5 senior officials because of 'rumours' and has started to tighten up access to historical archives

Researcher George Fahmi analyses official statements of the oldest religious institution in Egypt to see how its role transformed after the January 25 Revolution

Intellectuals say it is hypocritical to accept a position from a culture minister you oppose; however newly-appointed Secretary-General Noman counters $1 million in state prizes are in danger if he doesn't

Author of 'Political Foundation for Development' says Turkish model should be placed in political context, not imported wholesale

The renowned Egyptian poet Amal Donqol was honoured Friday among friends, readers and by his wife, some 30 years after he died

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