literature

Ex-head of Dagestan's book published

Ex-head of Dagestan's book published

Mukhu Aliyev wrote a book about the perestroika period in the USSR, the work has been presented in Makhachkala. 1 thousand books have been published.

Tbilisi hosts International Literary Festival

Tbilisi hosts International Literary Festival

Literary festival, which was attended by writers from 16 countries, opened in Tbilisi. Festival participants will hold lectures, poetry evenings, as well as meetings with readers.

Israeli novelist Meir Shalev passes away

Israeli novelist Meir Shalev passes away

Renowned Israeli author Meir Shalev died Tuesday at the age of 74 after struggling with cancer. Considered one of the most successful and influential Israeli authors of his time, Shalev's books have been translated and published in …

Saudis may become world's leaders in reading books

Saudis may become world's leaders in reading books

Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new initiative called Literature Everywhere to improve access to literary works across the Kingdom. These will include podcasts, audiobooks, poetry, short stories, comics.

Oman to host international book fair

Oman to host international book fair

The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 to run for 11 days at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior

Batman and Superman comic writer dies

Batman and Superman comic writer dies

Scottish comics writer and creator Alan Grant died on Thursday at the age of 73. The death of the author of popular comics about Judge Dredd, Batman and Superman was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper today, citing the …

State-of-the-art megalibrary opens in Dubai

State-of-the-art megalibrary opens in Dubai

The largest innovative library complex was opened In the Dubai business center. The opening ceremony was headed by the ruler of the emirate, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. An extensive collection of various works is …

Playwright competition to be held in Georgia

Playwright competition to be held in Georgia

A competition of playwrights will be held in Georgia, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth reported. It is clarified that the competition's purpose is to promote the development of modern drama, popularization and …

Georgian editions to be displayed at London Book Fair

Georgian editions to be displayed at London Book Fair

A Georgian national stand with up to 200 new book editions, the latest foreign language translations, and catalogues of Georgian publishers will be showcased next month at London Book Fair.  Literature enthusiasts will also be able …

Baku hosts first Children's Book Festival

Baku hosts first Children's Book Festival

The grand opening of the Children's Book Festival has taken place in Baku today. The opening has occurred on the International Children's Book Day, which is celebrated on April 2. The festival in Baku brought …

New Year exhibition "Azerbaijani folk tales" opened at VDNKh

New Year exhibition "Azerbaijani folk tales" opened at VDNKh

New Year's exhibition "Azerbaijani folk tales" opened today in the Azerbaijan Pavilion at VDNKh in Moscow. Director of the Azerbaijan Trade and Exhibition Center at VDNKh Saadat Kadyrova told Vestnik Kavkaza about this event. …

Baku international Book Fair to be held annually

Baku international Book Fair to be held annually

Baku International Book Fair is expected to take place every year. The decision was announced at the press conference held as part of the book fair.  Previously, it was held once every two years. Since 2021, the book fair will …

EBRD Literature Prize picks Georgian novel among 3 finalists

EBRD Literature Prize picks Georgian novel among 3 finalists

Georgian author and filmmaker Nana Ekvtimishvili's debut novel The Pear Field is one of three finalists of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's 2021 Literature Prize, after the juries narrowed down a …