Ihsan Abdel Kouddous: Life, Work and Politics
February 9, 2025
Exploring Ihsan Abdel Kouddous’s life, writing literary legacy, and political impact in an engaging panel discussion.
February 9, 2025
Exploring Ihsan Abdel Kouddous’s life, writing literary legacy, and political impact in an engaging panel discussion.
January 13, 2025
Hoopoe novels’ standout moments reflect these special titles’ wide appeal and rising popularity. They will make a perfect addition to your 2025 TBR (To Be Read) list.
December 15, 2024
Granada: The Complete Trilogy has come to life 10 years after its author Radwa Ashour’s death and is now available in English in its entirety for the first time.
November 14, 2024
The National has curated a list of the 50 most important Arabic novels of the 20th century, a transformative period for modern Arabic literature. AUC Press is proud to have published four of the listed titles in translation.
As we approach this year’s award ceremony, we’re taking a moment to reflect on recent Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature winners and explore their novels. Additionally, we had the opportunity to hear from award-winning author Ahmed Taibaoui, one of the most recent award recipients, who returns this year as a member of the judging panel.
November 7, 2024
The American University in Cairo Press proudly announces that “A Stranger in Baghdad” by Elizabeth Loudon has won the 2024 International Fiction Book Award at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).
August 8, 2024
As we recognize International Cat Day on 8 August, and Book Lovers Day on 9 August, we invite you to explore how we’re celebrating these special occasions by spotting the connection between books and cats.
August 4, 2024
August marks Women in Translation Month, dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions of women authors. AUC Press is joining this global celebration by showcasing 15 exceptional works by women, many… READ MORE
June 13, 2024
“A Nose and Three Eyes,” by Ihsan Abdel Kouddous finds itself in the spotlight in 2024. The novel was translated from the Arabic by Jonathan Smolin, and was published by Hoopoe.
Reimagined on the silver screen for a 2024 audience, featuring a stellar cast of Egyptian celebrities.
As summer vacations approach, add these absorbing reads from AUC Press to your ‘Summer 2024’ reading list. You’ll find fantasy, magical realism, memoirs, Egyptology titles, and more to suit your taste