Explosion Took a Heavy Toll on Beirut’s Arts and Culture Scene
Much of the city’s creative life was centered in two historic neighborhoods that bore the brunt of the blast.
Beirut’s Damaged Libraries Try to Continue Fulfilling Their Civic Mission
Despite suffering extensive damage from the port explosion, libraries and independent bookstores are resuming their role as providers of community outreach and support.
Qatar National Library Sparks Young People’s Curiosity About Science
In a regular forum, the library gives Qataris a chance to meet world-class researchers face-to-face and have informal discussions that motivate youth to explore science in depth.
Rebuilding a Space for Thought in Cairo
The Townhouse art gallery, a cultural landmark, has survived a raid by state authorities and a building collapse.
The Complete Writings of a Revolutionary
Art and politics are inseparable in the works of Ghassan Kanafani, now collected in a definitive new edition.
Rebuilding Mosul’s Library, Book by Book
Thousands of books are donated to rebuild the library of the University of Mosul, in Iraq.
Moroccan Academic Plays Matchmaker Between Books and Readers
A retired professor hunts down books published in Morocco and makes them available to a wider audience. His challenges reflect the wider problems of Arab publishing.
Academic Books Flourish at Tunisia’s Book Fair
The Tunis International Book Fair welcomed a large crowd—and academic books were among the key attractions.
Can Extremism Be Fought In the Classroom?
An author investigates the link between how Islam is taught and the radicalization of youth in Morocco.
A Dispatch from the Casablanca Book Salon
Morocco’s national book fair has a cosmopolitan feel, offering discussions, events and important new publications.
