A free 20-session course at Central BookCity reads *Qabus-nama*, the eleventh-century Persian “Mirror for Princes,” in full, drawing out life skills and examining its relationship to contemporary social life.

Niavaran BookCity will host a commemoration of Dr Mahshid Moshiri, an Iranian lexicographer, linguist, novelist and translator, under the title “The Lady of One Hundred Books.” The programme will take place on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (28 Khordad 1405), from 5 to 7 p.m., with talks by Aydin Mirzad, Ali Kashifi Khansari, Mahnoush Moshiri, Golavij […]

Alef BookCity hosted “Fridays at Alef,” a market and gathering for artists and online businesses. The first event took place on Friday, 19 June 2026 (29 Khordad 1405), from noon to 9 p.m. at Alef BookCity. See the Alef BookCity address and details.

Kashan BookCity hosted the launch ceremony for Small Steps on a Great Path, a memoir and biographical account of Dr. Taghi Shamekhi, in the presence of a distinguished gathering of cultural figures, university professors, and academic administrators. At a special event attended by prominent members of Iran’s academic and cultural communities, the book Small Steps […]

According to IRNA, Hossein Jaber Ansari, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), visited the BookCity complex and met with the institution’s managers, emphasizing the shared mission of national media organizations and publishing institutions. He called for stronger cooperation between the two sides in advancing reading culture and encouraging book engagement across society. […]

Mirza Hamid, the little-known Iranian artist who has spent years creating paintings on the walls of abandoned and neglected buildings, has recently turned his attention to sites damaged during the two recent wars. His latest work has appeared on the walls of Bahman BookCity in Tehran’s Javadieh neighborhood, a cultural center that was damaged during […]

Central BookCity hosted a book launch and review session for On the Edge of Loneliness (Bar Labeh-ye Tanhayi), the Persian translation of Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History by Iranian-American scholar and Johns Hopkins University professor Vali Nasr. The event brought together prominent political and intellectual figures, including Ali Akbar Salehi and Ali Rabiei, for […]

Following the tragic passing of the esteemed Dr. Asghar Dadbeh, a celebrated figure in Iranian philosophy, literature, and Hafez studies, who passed away on March 25, 2026 (5th Farvardin 1405), a memorial service was held at Niavaran BookCity. The event was attended by a gathering of prominent academic figures, his students, and family members. The […]

As geopolitical tensions and bombardments affected Tehran, a fragile ceasefire finally brought a period of relative calm. The Associated Press, in a dispatch from the heart of the capital, highlighted how the daily flow of life and business continues in Iran, revealing that during challenging times, citizens increasingly turned to bookstores. Throughout this period, BookCity […]

  TEHRAN – Following the damage to cultural institutions and bookstores—including several branches of the BookCity Institute in Tehran—consequent to recent military strikes, Ali Jafarabadi, CEO of BookCity and a member of the international alliance Publishers Without Borders (PWB), provided a report on the current state of book culture to the alliance. Jafarabadi reported to […]

The Children and Young Adult Department of BookCity Institute—a major cultural organization in Iran known for its public‑facing social responsibility programs—has released a new resource titled “A Guide to Supporting Children and Adolescents During and After Crisis,” along with a list of recommended books in Persian. This list is provided freely to families and the […]

When American and Israeli bombs shattered our windows, hurled our shelves to the floor, and cracked our walls, something in this city refused to break: our need to read, to remember, and to honor life. BookCity, whose glass front gave way under the shockwaves of bombardment, began to breathe again on 22 March / 2 […]

The CEO of the BookCity Institute has sent a letter to Ms. Dorina Andriu‑Gitariu, UNICEF Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing concern about the impact of the recent war and the military attacks by the United States and Israel on children and on the cultural environments that support their learning and well‑being. In […]

Ali Jafarabadi the CEO of BookCity has sent a letter to the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, reporting damages sustained by bookstores and book‑related cultural spaces following the recent military attacks by the United States and Israel. In the letter, the BookCity network is introduced as a nationwide, non‑profit and non‑governmental cultural institution that, over […]

BookCity is pleased to welcome its readers and friends once again. Following the damage sustained during the recent war, the Central BookCity store has reopened its doors as of 22 March 2026. Throughout the Nowruz holidays, the store will receive visitors every day from 11:00 to 16:00. In recent weeks, several BookCity branches have also […]

In response to the tragedy at a primary school in Minab, the jury of the Flying Turtle children’s book award has issued a statement condemning the recent attacks and calling on international organizations to investigate the killing of children. The jury strongly condemned the missile attack carried out by the U.S.–Israeli axis on a primary […]

On Thursday, November 18, 2025, Bahar BookCity in Isfahan became a forum for a fascinating intellectual confrontation. The session focused on the book “Ommat: Beyond Good and Evil” by Ehsan Khadivi, featuring a dialogue between the author and Behzad Haghpanah, a key figure from the “Movement of Militant Muslims.” The evening was far from a […]

Women in History Series: “Prehistoric Venuses” Under the Lens of Feminist Archaeology at Bahar BookCity