The “Dialogue on Iqbal’s Works and Thoughts” session, held to commemorate the renowned poet and thinker, took place on Monday afternoon, November 9, 2025, at the Central City Book House. During the program, hosted by Amir Qanaat, Dr. Mohammad Bagaee (Makan), Dr. Hadi Khaniki, Ms. Asmat Hassan Sial, and Nasrin Gholamhosseinzadeh explored various facets of […]

His Excellency Paal Bjørnestad, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Iran, during his visit to Central BookCity on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, emphasized the necessity of creating a “two-way cultural highway” between the two nations. In the meeting, held with the senior management of BookCity to map out future collaborations, both parties reviewed four […]

The event “On Philosophy: A Dialogue Between Plato and Aristotle” drew a wide audience of thinkers, writers, and loyal followers of Alef BookCity, offering a rare opportunity to reflect on the enduring dialogue between classical Greek philosophy and Islamic thought. The evening featured Dr. Fathollah Mojtabai, renowned scholar and translator, and Dr. Mohammadreza Adli, in […]

The first-ever unveiling ceremony of the Flying Turtle Award lists outside Tehran was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Royan BookCity, with the presence of a lively gathering of writers, translators, judges, cultural figures, and enthusiastic young readers. The event celebrated the release of the 53rd and 54th Flying Turtle lists, featuring the best […]

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 […]

Monday, August 11, 2025 — BookCity Central hosted Tamaki Tsukada, Ambassador of Japan to Iran. His half-hour tour of the bookstore’s various sections was accompanied by warm and friendly conversations about books and the future of cultural cooperation between Iran and Japan. The Ambassador began his program with a tour of BookCity Central. Accompanied by […]

Tehran, Iran – The official introduction ceremony for the new Chief Executive Officer of the Book City Institute was held on the evening of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Members of the board of directors, store managers, and staff gathered at the Central Book City branch to mark this significant transition. The event commenced with a […]

In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era for the Iranian publishing industry, Hermes Publishing has unveiled its first series of AI-assisted translated books, marking a significant leap forward in the integration of artificial intelligence within literary translation. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hermes Publishing, under the leadership of Director Morteza Kardar and Chief […]

  For the first time, BookCity Institute proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with UNICEF Iran to champion the welfare and rights of children across the nation. This collaboration harnesses the unique strengths of both organizations—BookCity’s deep cultural roots and UNICEF’s global expertise—to support the most vulnerable children and inspire systemic change. At the heart of […]

The official opening of the Darous BookCity took place on the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), attracting a large number of culture and art enthusiasts. The event was held on Saturday evening, September 31, 2024, with the presence of notable figures such as Ehsan Abdipour, a talented writer and director, and […]