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 ...)
Kermanshah, Iran – August 20, 2024 – BookCity, a leading chain of bookstores across Iran, recently hosted a series of thought-provoking discussions on German literature at its Kermanshah branch, featuring renowned translator Mahmoud Hadadi. On August 9 and 11, 2024, Kermanshah BookCity welcomed Hadadi for two captivating sessions that delved into the richness and complexity […]
A storytelling event featuring the book “The Long-necked Gazelle” was held at BooKCity Central on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, 2024. This event was organized in collaboration with the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults and took place in the children’s section of BooKCity, attracting children and their families. Event […]
Mashhad BookCity hosted a special event called “Sadr Reading” during the first ten days of Muharram this year. The sessions focused on studying and collectively reading the book “Journey of Martyrdom” written by Imam Musa al-Sadr, guided by Professor Seyyed Mohammad Farjadi. These gatherings took place over 11 evenings from July 7th, starting at 9 […]
