READ Book Fair
Council Chamber & Khalid Said Room, University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road,
Manchester
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Over 100 books in politics, history, economy, religion, culture, poetry, literature and novels are gathered for you through this first-time book fair. Children also can find books and stories from the Arabic heritage in Arabic language. Books are in both Arabic and English languages. Prestigious and Well-known publishers such as Al Saqi, Neel Wa Furat and Al Fourqan are providing latest publications on the very contemporary and controversial issues in the Arab World. Around 35 award-wining novels are there to explore. A popular Saudi journalist and writer (Abdullah Al-Maghlouth) is visiting to speak and sign copies of his latest books.
The discussion session will discuss two heated topics. The first one is the influence of reading on Arab Uprising asking an important question; ‘Do you think Arab uprising would have taken a different course if Arabs read more?’.The second topic is on the current education methods adopted in raising children in Arab world and is to be chaired by the writer Abduallah Al Maghlouth who wrote a book on this topic.
For Arabs, it is a great chance to go back to roots and re-discover the beauty of Arabic language and literature. For non-Arabs it is a chance to read about the current issues in the Middle East and get a taste of the Arabic poetry. If you want to be a blogger or if interested in book clubsyou should come and show your interest! It is also a chance to taste Arabic sweets and traditional drinks which will provided through the event. With an aim to make this an annual event, Arab society is planning to make this a success!
