On the evening of Thursday, November 14, President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Central Branch of BookCity in Tehran, accompanied by his children and grandchildren. The visit, coinciding with the start of Book Week in Iran, showcased the vibrant cultural ambiance of the iconic bookstore and underscored the government’s recognition of the […]

The official opening of the Darous BookCity took place on the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), attracting a large number of culture and art enthusiasts. The event was held on Saturday evening, September 31, 2024, with the presence of notable figures such as Ehsan Abdipour, a talented writer and director, and […]

In a significant move to enhance cultural accessibility across Iran, BookCity, the country’s renowned bookstore chain, has inaugurated its latest branch in the historic city of Torbat-e Jam. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in BookCity’s mission to bring literature and knowledge to diverse communities throughout the nation. Grand Opening Celebration The official opening ceremony […]

Kermanshah, Iran – August 20, 2024 – BookCity, a leading chain of bookstores across Iran, recently hosted a series of thought-provoking discussions on German literature at its Kermanshah branch, featuring renowned translator Mahmoud Hadadi. On August 9 and 11, 2024, Kermanshah BookCity welcomed Hadadi for two captivating sessions that delved into the richness and complexity […]

A storytelling event featuring the book “The Long-necked Gazelle” was held at BooKCity Central on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, 2024. This event was organized in collaboration with the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults and took place in the children’s section of BooKCity, attracting children and their families. Event […]

Mashhad BookCity hosted a special event called “Sadr Reading” during the first ten days of Muharram this year. The sessions focused on studying and collectively reading the book “Journey of Martyrdom” written by Imam Musa al-Sadr, guided by Professor Seyyed Mohammad Farjadi. These gatherings took place over 11 evenings from July 7th, starting at 9 […]

A cultural event centered on the critique and discussion of the book Darakāt took place at Qazvin BookCity on Friday, July 21, 2024. The event featured the book’s author, Mr. Arash Javaheri, alongside critics Ms. Fatemeh Sharifnejad and Mr. Kamran Soleimanian Moghaddam, with Ms. Zahra Alipour serving as the session’s moderator. Many literature enthusiasts attended the […]

Joseph Campbell, when asked, “Who today interprets the divinity inherent in nature for us, and who are the shamans of our age to revive forgotten myths?” responded, “It is the artists who undertake this task. The artist is the one who makes myths relevant again.” Another session in the series of literary meetings at Royan […]

In a significant recognition of its contributions to Iran’s cultural and economic landscape, BookCity Institute was awarded the highest honor by the Iranian Trade Associations during the National Guilds Day celebration. The ceremony, held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the International Conference Hall of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), saw Mehdi Firoozan, […]

On Thursday, June 21, 2024, Qazvin BookCity hosted a cultural event centered around the review and discussion of the book “A New Destiny” (سرنوشت تازه). This book explores the poetry of Nima Yushij, one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures in modern Iranian literature. Nima Yushij (1897-1960) is widely regarded as the father of […]

On the 19th of June, a vibrant event titled “Space, Action, Event” was held at Alef BookCity. The event featured a unique presentation by the writers of the latest issue of the magazine “Kouche” in the form of short speeches on their creative topics under the theme “Space, Action, Event.” The event was organized in […]

An event titled “A Dialogue on Biodiversity in Iran” was held on the evening of Sunday, June 10th, in collaboration with the Nature Institute at Alef BookCity. At the beginning of this event, an introduction was presented by Mr. Alireza Naderi and Mr. Masoud Johnson. They introduced the ecosystems of Iran, the biodiversity of plant […]

The unveiling ceremony of the book “Mohammad-San: A Narrative of Development in Iran” authored by Dr. Hossein Ghorbani and narrated by Professor Mohammadreza Sarkar Arani was held in Central BookCity. This event took place on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, at the Central BookCity in Tehran, with the attendance of numerous university professors, faculty […]

A new book, titled Diritto Comerciale Iraniano (Iranian Commercial Law), has recently been released in Italian by Wolters Kluwer. Produced jointly by the BookCity Institute, University of Milan, and Wolters Kluwer International, this comprehensive 520-page volume serves as a conduit for commercial engagement between the historic cultures of Iran and Italy. It provides invaluable guidance […]

Works on Iran Top the List of Flying Turtle Book Award Winners On Sunday, March 10th, the jury panel for the Persian Flying Turtle Book Award announced the winners of the 11th and 12th editions, awarding the Golden and Silver Flying Turtle statuettes. Additionally, two pioneering figures in children’s and young adult literature were honored […]

BookCity, the largest chain bookstore in Iran with 87 branches across the country, has opened its 88th branch in the city of Ahvaz. The Ahvaz branch started its trial operation from the Iranian New Year and officially opened on May 3rd, coinciding with World Book Day. The new bookstore, located on the second floor of […]

The winners of the 6th Abolhasan Najafi Award for the best translated book were announced at the closing ceremony held in BookCity. Narges Ghandilzadeh was selected as the best translator for her work, while Farid Dabir Moghadam and Haniyeh Pedram were chosen for their translations of “The Locust Day” and “In Search of a Link,” […]

Nine Persian translations of books by foreign writers have been shortlisted for the 6th edition of the Abolhassan Najafi Award. A jury comprising Zia Movahed, Mahasti Bahreini, Abdollah Kowsari, Hossein Masumi Hamedani, Musa Asvar, Omid Tabibzadeh and Abtin Golkar selected the nominees from among 83 works, the Abolhassan Najafi Award Foundation announced on Tuesday. A […]