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 ...)
Find a BookcityBookcity is present in more than 40 cities of Iran and is rapidly growing it's network. You can get books, magazines, CDs and ... in any of our bookstores. Find the store which best suits you and pay us a visit:
Persian: A Living Pulse at the Heart of Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage H.E. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Iran, visited Central BookCity on Tuesday, 29 July 2026, for discussions on expanding cultural diplomacy and strengthening literary ties between the two neighbouring countries. During the visit, senior representatives of BookCity and […] (read more ...)
Turkish Ambassador Visits Central BookCity to Expand Cultural Cooperation H.E. Dr. Hicabi Kırlangıç, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Iran, visited Central BookCity in Tehran for discussions on expanding cultural exchange and exploring new opportunities for long-term cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Hosted by senior representatives of the BookCity Institute, the meeting highlighted […] (read more ...)
A launch and discussion of *Women on Wheels* by April Streeter, translated into Persian by Mahsa Jazibi, was held at Central BookCity on Saturday evening, 18 July 2026. Organised in collaboration with Amoozeh Publishing, the event featured sociologist Najmeh Vahedi, cycle traveller Sara Rouhollahi, and the book’s translator, Mahsa Jazibi. Many participants arrived by bicycle […] (read more ...)
