Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Notes From a Cairo Bookseller

Nadia Wassef Reflects on Owning the First Modern Egyptian Bookstore of its Kind

By Nadia Wassef | October 4, 2021

The best kind of library is a koala library.

The best kind of library is a koala library.

By Walker Caplan | October 1, 2021

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

Virtual Book Events Worth Streaming This Month

Featuring Victoria Chang, Hanif Abdurraqib, and More

By Arianna Rebolini | September 30, 2021

Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

By Walker Caplan | September 29, 2021

Bookseller of Kabul vows to stay open despite only two customers since the rise of the Taliban.

Bookseller of Kabul vows to stay open despite only two customers since the rise of the Taliban.

By Jonny Diamond | September 28, 2021

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

By Walker Caplan | September 27, 2021

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Now you can browse F. Scott Fitzgerald’s papers, including Gatsby manuscripts, online.

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Sigh: Kansas City parents are protesting a library over a children’s book about puberty.

Sigh: Kansas City parents are protesting a library over a children’s book about puberty.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

By Walker Caplan | September 20, 2021

Proof goth is not dead: A first edition of <em>Frankenstein</em> just set a world auction record.

Proof goth is not dead: A first edition of Frankenstein just set a world auction record.

By Walker Caplan | September 17, 2021

The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember is a new kind of library.

The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember is a new kind of library.

By Walker Caplan | September 15, 2021

After 3 days, Sally Rooney’s latest is already Waterstones’ bestselling fiction title of 2021.

After 3 days, Sally Rooney’s latest is already Waterstones’ bestselling fiction title of 2021.

By Walker Caplan | September 10, 2021

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