In every age, people search for shelter. Amid uncertainty, relentless news cycles, economic pressures, and the accelerating pace of modern life, we seek places where we can pause, breathe, and recover a sense of meaning. For many, books have long provided such refuge. Yet today, it is not only the book itself that matters. Equally […]

In the aftermath of missile attacks and widespread conflict that affected parts of the country and urban infrastructure, six branches of BookCity were damaged, with one store completely destroyed. Despite these losses, BookCity chose not to suspend its activities, and its bookstores remained open to the public. At a time when anxiety and insecurity dominated […]

Run your hand across the bent covers and torn corners of these books, and it quickly becomes clear that they are more than paper and ink. They are survivors of a violent episode, carrying traces of a silent resilience that speaks directly to their readers. The smell of gunpowder may have long faded from the […]

Few nineteenth-century English novelists have enjoyed a reception in Iran as wide and enduring as that of Jane Austen. For decades, her novels have been repeatedly translated, reprinted, and read by generations of Iranian readers, particularly women, who have found in her restrained prose, moral intelligence, and attention to everyday life a familiar and deeply […]

The first annual report on the sales of children’s and young adult books in BookCity stores has been released. Based on data collected and analyzed from 28 BookCity branches across the country, the report reveals that young readers show a strong preference for translated works, while original Persian titles continue to hold a more limited […]

Musa Aswar (1953–2025), translator, poet, and editor, was one of the most distinguished mediators between Arabic and Persian literature. Known for his meticulous precision, deep familiarity with both languages, and lifelong dedication to editing and scholarship, Aswar left a body of translations that set a high standard for literary fidelity and linguistic sensitivity. Following his […]

In the depths of history, where the waves of the seas have long carried messages of friendship between nations, Iran and Japan have always reached for one another across the vastness of geography. From the days when Persian merchant ships left their wake upon the waters of East Asia, to the present when Japanese art, […]

The idea of a book award for teenagers, judged by teenagers themselves, is rooted in a long-standing and valuable tradition: recognizing the “voice of youth” and actively engaging them in the literary field. This approach is an effort to reflect the perspectives, tastes, and concerns of this age group in a genuine and effective way. […]

In collaboration with the Children and Youth Council of BookCity Institute and the Central Bookstore By Tayebeh Ejeie Children’s Section Manager at BookCity Institute Children are introduced to books and stories from a very young age, and their first experiences with literature and storytelling can significantly influence their future reading interests and habits. With the […]