Our Book Portfolio
Hand-selected reading lists for every kind of reader and every kind of reading group. Explore by category and find your next great book.
Arabic Literature
Contemporary Egyptian Voices
Fiction and short stories by Egyptian writers exploring modern Cairo, the Nile Delta and the rhythms of everyday Egyptian life. Ideal for groups wanting to read close to home.
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Arabic Literature
Classical Arabic Narratives
Foundational works of Arabic storytelling — from medieval narrative traditions to the great novelists of the twentieth century. Rich with history and still urgently readable.
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World Fiction
African Voices in Translation
Novels and story collections from across the African continent, many translated into Arabic or English. Writing that challenges assumptions and opens new imaginative territories.
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World Fiction
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Fiction
Stories from Egypt's neighboring literary traditions — Turkish, Greek, Lebanese, Moroccan and Iranian writers whose work resonates deeply with Egyptian readers and cultural experience.
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Young Readers
Picture Books for Ages 4-8
Illustrated stories that introduce children to the pleasure of narrative. Carefully selected for visual richness, gentle themes and read-aloud quality. Perfect for family reading time.
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Young Readers
Young Adult Fiction
Books for readers aged 12 to 18 navigating identity, belonging and the world. Stories that take young people seriously and give them language for what they are experiencing.
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Poetry
Arabic Poetry Through the Ages
From classical qasidas to contemporary free verse, a reading journey through Arabic poetic tradition. Includes contextual notes and suggested discussion approaches for poetry-unfamiliar groups.
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Non-Fiction
Egyptian History and Culture
Non-fiction reading about Egypt's layered history — ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary. Books that help readers understand the place they live in more deeply.
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