Cairo Book Fair 2026 Releases

Baber Author's name: Ibrahim Ahmed Issa “I am Yunus… darkness envelops me, and I wonder: Is there any escape?” From a moment of flight, an adventure unfolds, cleaving through the waves, where destinies intersect on a sea ablaze with conflict. Yunus leaves Egypt seeking...

In search of sleep Author's name: Brechia Hofstede We know what to do to fall asleep, yet we remain awake. In *In Search of Sleep*, Breccia Hofstede reveals that insomnia is a problem far deeper than everyday habits, and that smartphones are merely part...

One step Author: Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky Why do some project ideas succeed the first time, as if they were specifically designed to succeed? While other projects fail? This book will not ask you to work harder, but to start smarter. In this book:...

A New Beginning (Barefoot Gen Vol. 10) Author: Keiji Nakazawa Eight years after the atomic bomb, in 1953, Gen still suffers from the aftermath of the war; diseases and the effects of the bomb have not ended. Despite this, Gen perseveres to mature and...

Haj Bellucci's Fortune-Telling Author: Karim Ali Al-Qahiri   The story begins with a fortune-teller's cart... and ends with questions about truth. The most famous chef in Rome becomes the talk of Abbassiya...    

A Hero of Our Time Author: Mikhail Lermontov     A profound psychological novel that chronicles the character of Pechorin, an intelligent and emotionally detached Russian officer who represents the "superfluous man" in 19th-century Russian society. The novel consists of several interconnected stories that...

After We Lost Paradise Author: Mohammed Omar Gannadi This book is not about paradise, nor does it dream of it or long for it. How can a soul long for something it has never experienced? It takes us on a journey to understand the...

After the storm Author's name: Shahinda Khalil The journey of healing from deep relationship wounds has always been one of the most difficult tasks facing therapists... and this book provides them with a practical roadmap. Dr. Shahinda Khalil's book, "After the Storm," offers a...

Twenty years later Author's name: Charlie Donelia Twenty years later, the truth begins to emerge from under the ashes... but it may burn anyone who tries to grasp it. On September 11, 2001, Victoria Ford—the woman accused of a brutal murder—made her final call...

After what was reported about it Author's name: Rami Ahmed An unidentified visitor in a wedding dress. A confused report of a murder. And a disappearance that confuses everything that seems obvious. From scattered fragments and incomplete data, I find myself driven to embark...

"Peasants, get to work!"... This famous phrase was uttered by the Pasha, the owner of the estate, as he held a whip in his hand and brought it down on the backs of the peasants, hunched over from oppression! This is an image solidified...

Snow Country Author: Yasunari Kawabata   It was a complete waste of effort. For some reason Shimamura wanted to emphasize this point. But when he was drawn to her at that moment, he felt a quietness, like the sound of rain falling upon him....

What the authors believe Author: A group of authors I invite you to dinner with a group of authors. We will not be too preoccupied with the food; we will simply place questions on the table instead of dishes. Questions about literature? Not necessarily....

Shandong Girls   To be born female in a time of war means being taught from the very first moment that you are the sin your family disowns, the extra mouth left for the fires of annihilation. In 1948, as the Communist Revolution raged...

Bint Al-Basha Author Name: Nourhan Allam     Bint Al-Basha, the flower of Muhammad Ali and Egyptian society in the nineteenth century. When history becomes an incomplete story, the novel comes to complete it.      

Pension Georgette Author Name: Ezzat Mostafa Abdel Aal, Gamal Abdullah Mostafa     Happiness touched her heart for the first time since Shady's departure. She stood before the old iron gate, contemplating the faded carvings that covered its frame. Her fingers slowly ran over...

Time Gates Author's name: Sharif Shaaban In this book, the author presents a fresh perspective on the study of ancient Egyptian history. He explores the rich legacy of papyri written by the ancient Egyptians and left on the walls of their temples and pyramids,...

Gates of the Abode of the Dead Author's name: Stephen Erickson The Gates of the Dead comes as the second novel in the epic fantasy series "Malazan: The Book of the Doomed," completing the path opened in The Gardens of the Moon, and taking...

The Compass of the Self Author: Mu'taz Qatina ‎ Mu'taz Qatina's "The Compass of the Self" is not a magic recipe, but an honest companion on your journey towards self-discovery. The book reminds you of your ability to change your life step by step,...

The House of Hunger Author: Dambudzo Marechera In "The House of Hunger," Dambudzo Marechera crafts a dense, obsession-laden text that chronicles humanity's perpetual longing for freedom and salvation, and its frantic pursuit of promises that seem within reach yet prove elusive. Through harsh poetic...

The Coptic House Author: Ashraf El-Ashmawy The novel revolves around a judicial investigator trying to track down criminal offenses in a small village in Upper Egypt, only to be surprised by something more dangerous: murders without logical motives, suspicious suicides, and the burning of...

Bait Al-Najahy Author Name: Nour Manga   Human nature will continue to conceal mysteries that the mindcannot comprehend.Even now, man has not grasped the driving forcebehind his desires and passions.Societies glorify thieves, respect tyrants, and sanctifycharlatans.As for the others, they have no story. Latest...

A House with an Ajar Door Author: Mariam Hammoud Mariam Hammoud writes about the homes we think we've left behind, but they never stop returning in our details. About the father who was a vast shadow then faded, about the mother who painted life...

Bayt Set Author: Ayman El-Aidy   He began distributing candles in a geometric pattern and lighting them, then mercilessly slaughtered the chicken, holding it and splattering its blood on the wall while muttering incomprehensible sentences. Then, with his finger, he drew some Pharaonic symbols...

Bir Umm Sultan Author's name: Shahira Abdel Hamid Minutes of silence passed, a silent conversation unfolding in their eyes, audible only to the two of them, until the first white strand of her hair fell, a silent, unspoken sign of her unwavering decision to...

Between Abu Rish and Jenina Namish Author's name: Youssef El Sebai In it, he takes us on an intimate tour to his childhood haunt, in the Sayeda Zeinab neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhoods of old Cairo, vibrant with authentic Egyptian life, where alleys, faces,...

Reflections on the dreams of Naguib Mahfouz's convalescent period Author's name: Zaki Salem This book represents a critical and reflective journey into one of Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz's most distinctive works, "Dreams of the Recovery Period." Through these reflections, Dr. Zaki Salem seeks to...

The History of Black Magic and Voodoo Author: Ahmed Fikry In this book, we will sit beside Voodoo sorcerers to see what they do with fetish dolls, and we will go to the African jungles to see how they create black magic there. Do...

Heart History Author's name: Sandeep Johar Can a person's psychological and emotional state affect the health and well-being of their heart? Is the heart merely a physical organ, or is it the center of human feelings and emotions as was believed in the past?...

History of Egypt Author: Harry Adas Egypt has captured the human imagination and captivated people more than any other country. In this book, Harry Adas presents a concise and engaging historical journey covering the entirety of Egypt's history, from prehistoric times 33 million years...

Simplifying Freud's theory In psychology and dream interpretation Author's name: Dr. Raja Naama Mental health and its like are among the greatest treasures that a person acquires as a child, as it gives him a sense of security, and begins to establish a sound...

Merchants of Death (Barefoot Gen Vol. 8) Author: Keiji Nakazawa Gen, in middle school, meets a progressive teacher and a desperate classmate. Together, they confront conservative and corrupt administrators and officials. Meanwhile, society as a whole faces corruption, drug trafficking, and arms dealing, especially...

Under the dome Author's name: Stephen King On an ordinary autumn day, an entire town was cut off from the world, its inhabitants trapped beneath a transparent dome. Planes crashed into it, raining burning debris, and a gardener's hand was severed when the invisible...

Icarus's Flight Author's name: Caitlin Schneiderhan Not all roads lead to salvation; sometimes it is just a beginning, like a distant song that comes from an unknown place, then rises... until it becomes a scream that dwells in the head. In “The Flight of...

Imagine Me Author: Tahereh Mafi   We delve with Warner and Kenji into a sea of intense emotions and absolute devotion as they race against time to save Juliette and preserve her life. Juliette falls into a mysterious coma, leaving behind a heavy void...

Hymn of Peace Author's name: Ahmed Abdel-Magid When he boarded the Cairo-Aswan train, he did not realize that he would not be able to write a single word in his new novel, which he had dedicated the time of the journey to working on....

Trovantes Author's name: Hanan Lashin I saw a dilapidated train carriage moored at the end of the platform like a mythical creature seeking refuge in the thick darkness. Its peeling paint revealed layers of ancient times, and on its windows, a silvery dust gleamed,...

A Vow to Forget   Author Name: Mariam Ahmed Ali     Have you ever wished for oblivion, if only for a day? A day to pass peacefully, without memories, without internal conflicts and struggles. Within these pages, you will experience it through someone...

The Tooth and Bone Spell Author's name: T. King Fisher When saving the kingdom becomes nearly impossible, young Princess Mara embarks on a perilous and cursed journey into a dark and fantastical adventure. But it will take more than just courage. Mara needs the...

The Dodok Exile Author's name: Ola Abdel Moneim Her family came to Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century, fleeing the Armenian massacres. When the white cloud of despair descended upon them, she felt compelled to tell their story, to recount how their...

Making Up the Mind   Author: Chris Frith In "Making Up the Mind", neuroscientist Chris Frith takes us on a deep scientific journey to understand the complex relationship between the mind and the brain. The book reviews the latest theories and discoveries in cognitive...

Summary of Metaphysics   Author: Ibn Rushd (Averroes)     In this profound philosophical work, Ibn Rushd presents an exceptional summary of one of Aristotle's most complex works: "Metaphysics." He reconstructs the foundations of first philosophy with a mature critical mind, combining the rigor...

The assassin's student Author's name: Robin Hope He was taken to a town where he was unfamiliar with every place, and he remembered nothing of what had happened before. He couldn't recall if he had ever known a place before, nor his own name,...

Salt statues Author's name: Muhammad Ismat What is sealed with salt… does not dissolve. In a coastal town where everything seems familiar, things begin to change. Salt statues appear everywhere—on beaches and in corners—with no known creator and no convincing reason. Everyone tries to...

Raising grateful children Author's name: Jeffrey J. Froh, Giacomo Bono How can a child live happily, and grow up with a kind heart and a strong personality? Can a family instill in its children gratitude, resilience, the ability to cope, and a deep sense...

Three rooms for murder Author's name: Sharif Salem What happens when a detective investigating a series of mysterious crimes meets a psychiatrist with a troubled past, and together they confront a deranged killer? A killer who doesn't see his victims as victims, but rather...

The Trilogy of Alienation Author's name: Ezzat El-Qamhawi We are, with astonishing simplicity, confronted with a death declared from the very first pages, yet simultaneously aware that it is a metaphor for a life no less teeming with clamor, secrecy, and passion. —Sobhi Hadidi,...

A book that shattered the world Author's name: Mark Lawrence War has broken out within the library, that wondrous world that stretches across time and holds the memory of existence within its pages. Having found each other in the first part, Ivar and Levira...

The Messenger has come to you Author's name: Dr. Muhammad Al-Damardash Al-Aqqali In this novel, the writer deals with the noble biography of the Prophet during the period limited to the revelation until the migration of the Messenger, may God bless him and grant...

The Eye Collector   Imagine playing hide-and-seek with your child... but this time the prize is their life, and the punishment is having their left eye gouged out! In the heart of cold Berlin, "The Eye Collector" turns innocent childhood games into a bloody...