When it comes to books and their role in the city and community, Iranian cities have fascinating stories to share. This is the land where for centuries books have acted as intermediaries, connecting many horizons, creating even more spaces and stories. On the one hand, it is the books that have brought the holy to the earth and into ordinary households, and on the other hand, they have connected many domains of human life: they have connected the past to the present and to the future, established the relationship between the nation and the state, bridged the East and the West, and even have supported the relationship between culture and economy. Also, books continue the generational flows, as they stitch thousands of pages and layers of human society and culture together. These complex roles of books have even further flourished despite the appearance of more modern competitors and the emergence of new institutions; they continue to play their active and creative role in the construction and development of human life. (more ...)
On Tuesday evening, December 9, 2025, Amol BookCity transformed into a gateway to the contemporary Arab literary world. Hosting the distinguished translator Mohammad Hezbaeizadeh, the session titled “A Journey through Arab World Fiction” went far beyond a historical overview; it became a deep dive into the fragmented identities, the trauma of war, and the complex […]
Mansour Zabetian, the renowned journalist and writer, joined a gathering of literature and travel enthusiasts at Amol BookCity to unveil his latest work, Belataklif (In Limbo). The event marked a memorable night centered not only on literature but also on supporting patients battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS). On the rainy evening of Thursday, December 4th (Azar […]
The session “Whispers of Shadows: A Journey through Gothic Literature,” featuring translator of Gothic and classic works Mehrdad Vosoughi and hosted by Amirabbas Rasouli, was held as part of the “Reading Tuesdays” series at Bahman BookCity. The event offered a comprehensive exploration of the genre—ranging from its historical origins and narrative logic to its manifestations […]
