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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pedram Alvandi, manager of BookCity Central, says: “At BookCity Central, children are free to do anything, and we are not worried about books or products getting damaged. We consider it part of the cost of running the store.” In an interview with the Iran Book News Agency (IBNA, Persian), Pedram Alvandi discussed the challenges of […]

On the evening of Thursday, November 14, President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Central Branch of BookCity in Tehran, accompanied by his children and grandchildren. The visit, coinciding with the start of Book Week in Iran, showcased the vibrant cultural ambiance of the iconic bookstore and underscored the government’s recognition of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

The unveiling ceremony of the book “Mohammad-San: A Narrative of Development in Iran” authored by Dr. Hossein Ghorbani and narrated by Professor Mohammadreza Sarkar Arani was held in Central BookCity. This event took place on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, at the Central BookCity in Tehran, with the attendance of numerous university professors, faculty […]