What Should We Read This Summer?
Nothing compares to a good book accompanying us through the long summer days, whether we’re...
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From the Shadows to Leadership: Women in Publishing
For centuries, Brazilian literature was shaped by a male-dominated vision, reflected both in its...
Why Hesse Still Speaks to Us
On July 2, we mark the birth anniversary of the great German writer Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), one...
A pioneering Emirati experience in bibliotherapy
In the chaos of modern life and its growing challenges, people seek safe outlets to release...
Heir to Magical Realism: Has Isabel Allende Kept the Flame of Márquez Alive?
Gabriel García Márquez was not merely a Colombian visionary who penned beautiful fiction, his work...
Who Really Profits from Books?
The value chain in the publishing industry is among the most complex and multilayered in the...
When literature deceived us
In a world dominated by fictional success it is of no surprise that the literary field had its...
Has the Magic of Harry Potter Faded?
When J.K. Rowling placed the final period at the end of the seventh Harry Potter novel in 2007,...
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Sofia: Europe’s Quiet Reading Capital
As Europe’s tourism landscape shifts toward authentic, experience-rich travel, Sofia, Bulgaria,...
Onshur: Sharjah’s Vision for Publishing Sustainability
The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) stands as a landmark initiative within the...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Writer Who Rebelled Against Language
With the passing of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o in May 2025, the literary world bid farewell...
Book Pricing in the Arab World
Pricing books in the Arab world is a nuanced endeavor shaped by far more than printing costs...
Will the printed book disappear from the Arab world?
The Arab publishing industry is facing a growing crisis driven by the sharp surge in paper prices...
Malaysian Author Gaining Global Recognition
The Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng has carved out a distinguished place for himself in global...
How Gibran Gave the East a Voice from the Heart of New York
On April 10, 1931, Gibran Khalil Gibran passed away at the age of 48. Though his life was brief,...
Haruki Murakami Named Cultural Personality of the Year by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award
A new milestone has been added to the distinguished literary journey of Japanese author Haruki...
Women in Virginia Woolf’s Literature: A Journey of Self-Discovery
English writer Virginia Woolf is one of the most prominent modernist authors of the twentieth...
Bloomsbury Faces Risks Amid Blockbuster Reliance
For Bloomsbury, success has long been tied to its ability to capitalize on authors who capture the...