The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair commenced on the 24th of January 2024 with over 2 million people attending in 6 days. Every year, people of different ages and genders look forward to getting the latest books from their favorite authors or discovering a new author.
This year is no exception, with over 1047 book publishers from 70 countries worldwide and 5250 exhibitors, the Cairo International Book Fair is making waves and encouraging people to adopt reading as a hobby and inspiring writers to showcase their work.
With many people attending, everyone is looking for a specific type of book that suits their tastes. Understanding that the journey to purchasing a book can be stressful with thoughts running through your mind like “What if I purchase the wrong book?” “Is this book worth all the hype?” or “I don’t think I’ll purchase anything at the moment. I’ll wait till the reviews.” we decided to make your book journey a bit easier. And so, here are books to get based on their genre.
Fantasy: Percy Jackson Series
Fans of coming-of-age fantasy novels will instantly fall in love with the Percy Jackson series. Written by Rick Riordan, this series is beloved by everyone worldwide and has been adapted into two films and a show. If you’re looking for a sassy, strong, and powerful hero, look no further than Percy and even his friends, Annabeth and Grover.
An epic series about Greek mythology, Percy Jackson is a great entry to understanding all things Greek mythology entertainingly.
Young Adult: Fangirl
A story about entering college, self-discovery, writing, love, and most importantly, sisterhood. Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl is an easy read, funny, and heartwarming. The novel starts with twin sisters, Cath and Wren entering their freshman year of college but it’s told from the introverted, book-loving, shy sister Cath’s point of view as she navigates adapting to a new world, figuring out her feelings towards her potential love interest Levi and the bond between her sister.
Memoir and Self-Help: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.
Lori Gottlieb is an American writer and psychotherapist who takes readers on a journey during a difficult time in her professional and personal life. Imagine a memoir about a therapist seeking therapy to help her cope with her problems, the book is insightful, genuine, heartbreaking, and vulnerable. Gottlieb is sincere in her writing and has a terrific sense of humor, yet she is honest in her words and will make you feel seen and heard.
Historical: Khufu and the Golden Eyes
Renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass along with Veronique Vernoy are exploring Khufu's life, examining his early years, his bond with his father, King Sneferu, how he passed on his knowledge to young Khufu, and the woman who was King Khufu's love interest, who’s love love for her transformed his life and inspired him to build the great pyramid.
Horror: Khabaya 2
Famed radio and television broadcaster, Ahmed Younis once again enters the horror genre, and in this second book of Khabya “Crypt”, we are told true, scary stories that have happened to him.
If you’re fan of horror or have been a fan of Younis radio show, this book will never fail to deliver.
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