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Summer read: ‘Summer Solstice: An Essay by Nina MacLaughlin’

This book is perfect for those of you that want to feel inspired but lack the commitment and motivation in reading a book. This book is compromised of 72 pages making it a quick and insightful summer read.

06 Jul 2020

150 world-renowned intellectuals including JK Rowling and Margaret Atwood lament intolerance 'on all sides'

More than 150 academics, writers and artists signed a letter published on Tuesday expressing support for global anti-racism protests while lamenting an "intolerant climate that has set in on all sides".

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Jim Carrey gets unmasked in his new novel 'Memoirs and Misinformation'

Jointly written by the actor and novelist Dana Vachon, the pseudo semi-autobiographical novel fuses Hollywood glamour and midlife crisis with the apocalypse to deconstruct Carrey's life.

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Tell-all book by Trump's niece gets earlier release date

A tell-all book by U.S. President Donald Trump's niece will be published on July 14, two weeks earlier than expected, its publisher Simon & Schuster Inc said.

07 Jul 2020

Book review: ‘Miss Austen,’ by Gill Hornby

Author Gill Hornby’s entertaining novel “Miss Austen” explores one scenario. It’s 1840, decades after Jane’s death, and the aging Cassandra arrives at the vicarage of family friends.

05 Jul 2020

‘Catch and Kill,’ and four more new paperbacks to pick up

Summer’s officially upon us; summer reading can officially begin. Here are six highly recommended, brand-new paperbacks, should you be in need.

04 Jul 2020

Susan Abulhawa chronicles the life of a Palestinian refugee in 'Against The Loveless World'

The arresting work does a deep dive into the soul of a tormented Palestinian girl called Nahr, as she spends her days trapped in an Israeli prison, recounting the path she chose that led to her present fate.

02 Jul 2020

Sheikha Salama’s incredible literary journey rooted in heritage

Emirati author from Abu Dhabi Sheikha Salama Bint Hazza Al Nahyan is an inspiration to all of us. Her approach towards her craft is rooted in Emirati culture and heritage.

01 Jul 2020

Sharjah International Book Fair 2020 exhibition space sold out

All exhibition spaces were sold out since the fair’s organisers opened registration this February, which testifies both the cultural and market appeal of this 11-day event.

30 Jun 2020