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• Books in Today's News!

  

  The news comes from the UAE's Gulf News Weekend:Gulf News Weekend reports on page A14 that in Tokyo, Anne Frank's 'The Diary of a Young Girl' and scores of book... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: 'Beyond Belief' by Helen Smith

  

  I received a request to read/review 'Beyond Belief' by Helen Smith around Christmas holidays last year. As of January 28th the book has become available in... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 'No Araaabic Madam!': Book Shopping in Abu Dhabi

  

  The beautifully designed programmefor the Emirates Festival of Literature2014So, I stayed up late last night happily listing all the books that I wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Catch Up ... Yet Again!

  

  Here I go again playing catch up with all that I have missed to report on this blog regarding all things books and otherwise. It has been busy times here in... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• IPAF Longlist Announced

  

  Here's a link to the list of sixteen authors and the title of their work as in the longlist released by the International Prize for Arabic... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: 'The Husband's Secret' by Liane Moriarty

  

  Great news: I have a new book to rave about and recommend off the tip of my tongue as soon as someone suggests a title to read. Last year was 'Gone Girl' by... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Kicking Off 2014 Dubai Style!

  

  Welcome back everyone and happy 2014!Boy, oh boy do I have a lot (seriously a lot) of book recommendations to throw your way. Christmas holidays, never a quiet... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• UAE National Day: A Selection of Books to Read to Mark the Occasion

  

  UAE FlagHoisted for the first time on November 2, 1971. It was designed byAbdullah Mohammad Al Ma'enahThis week I have taken concrete steps to get to know more... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Halloween Reads!

  

  Well, it's that time of year to try and find/make the most terrifying outfit to wear on October 31st. For two years now, I have felt robbed. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• BOOKFABULOUS Goes to Abu Dhabi Film Festival!

  

  Lights, flashbulbs, and sequins galore. It was all there at Abu Dhabi's 7th Film Festival held at the Emirates Palace Hotel. In splendidly majestic... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I'm Off to The Red Carpet!

  

  The Abu Dhabi Film Festival opens tomorrow and I'm right there on the red carpet rubbing shoulders with the stars. It is such a big event here and many of the... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: 'The Chef' by Martin Suter Translated by Jamie Bulloch

  

  Maravan Vilasam is a Tamil with a passion for food. The youngest of four, he is raised by his great aunt Nangay in Jaffna after his parents burn to their death... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A BookFabulous Favourite for Summer!

  

  I just finished reading this over the weekend and think it is genius. The writing is sublime and it is my recommended read for anyone going on holiday this... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 'An Invitation to Die' by Helen Smith

  

  Winnie Kraster is an American book blogger who has just received an invitation from the Romance Writers of Great Britain (RWGB) to attend their annual conferenc... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Location Relocation: London & Abu Dhabi!

  Once upon a time before children I worked in the publishing industry in a land far away from where this blog was conceived. I had been good at my job enjoying i... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What I'm Reading This Weekend!

  

  'Eye Spy' by Tahir ShahWhat it's about (from Amazon.co.uk):The greatest eye surgeon of his age, Dr. Amadeus Kaine is fêted by royalty, dictators, Hollywood,... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 BOOKS

• Q&A; with Author Savita Kalhan

  

  Savita KalhanAuthor Savita Kalhan, takes the time to answer a few questions about her thrilling debut novel, The Long Weekend. Click HERE to check out my... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 'The Great Book Robbery': The Fate of Palestinian Books Left Behind After the...

  Watched this documentary "The Great Book Robbery' on the 'Witness' program on ALJAZEERA English this afternoon. Incidentally, it will also be screened at... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Beyond Books: Reflections on the Dor Guez '40 Days' Exhibition at the Mosaic...

  

  Last week I went to see the artist Dor Guez's exhibition held at London's Mosaic Rooms. This is the first UK solo show by the artist who is both Christian... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 'The Long Weekend' by Savita Kalhan

  

  'The Long Weekend' opens with seventh grader Sam who has 'moved schools four times and moved countries three times - and he was only eleven' but is quite happy... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE