Reviewed & Recommended
August 14, 2024
Discover the latest updates, reviews, and news surrounding AUC Press and Hoopoe books.
Tag: Novel
Cat Tales and Book Trails: The Secret Connection between Cats and Books
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.
Women in Translation Month at AUC Press: Highlighting 15 Influential Works by Women
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
Reviewed & Recommended
July 15, 2024
Discover the latest updates, reviews, and news surrounding AUC Press and Hoopoe books with our ‘Books in the News’ feature!
Books and Movies for Summer
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.
April’s New Release for Arab American Heritage Month
April 15, 2024
Hoopoe is thrilled to publish The Jinn Daughter in April, during Arab American Heritage Month. Aligning perfectly with Arab American Heritage Month, this occasion offers an ideal opportunity to spotlight Arab American… READ MORE
Discovering Hoopoe’s Diverse Voices and Compelling Stories
March 16, 2024
Discover Hoopoe’s diverse voices and compelling stories through the eyes of different characters and authors with this selection of novels set in various locations, including Palestine, Iraq, Turkey, and Egypt, offering readers a glimpse into the rich and diverse cultures of the Middle East.
“Literature has the power to open our eyes to how others feel”
December 8, 2023
A Q&A with translator, Peter Daniel
The translation of The House of the Coptic Woman was depicted by Peter as a courageous exploration of religious minorities and sectarian strife, a theme rarely tackled so boldly in Egyptian literature
“Imagination is the key”
A Q&A with Ashraf El-Ashmawi, author of The House of the Coptic Woman: A Novel translated by Peter Daniel (AUC Press, 2023).
The 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Opens for Submission
November 12, 2023
Submissions are invited for the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature 2024, any time between 15 November 2023 and 15 January 2024.
