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Sursock Museum Reopens Its Doors, Lamia Abillama Unveils History

After two months of closure during the recent war in Lebanon, the Sursock Museum is reopening its doors to the public this Friday, December 20. A festive day packed with events awaits visitors to celebrate the long-anticipated return of this iconic cultural institution. “Having been greatly weakened by the August 4, 2020 explosion at the Beirut ...

Notable Absence of Kamel Daoud’s Novel at Algiers Book Fair

Visitors, authors, and publishers expressed disappointment at the absence of Houris, a novel by the Prix Goncourt-winning Franco-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud, following the ban imposed on his publisher, Gallimard, from presenting their works at the fair.  For its 27th edition, running since Wednesday until November 16, the fair welcomes over a ...

Juliette Elamine: A Poignant French-Speaking Lebanese Pen

Juliette Elamine, a French-Lebanese author, released her latest work titled Les enfants de la vie (The Children of Life) in October 2023, published by Sterenn Editions. In Paris, she continues her book signing tours, captivating an audience eager for culture and stories. Blending a rich mix of human values from the Francophone world with a deeply ...