Sharjah International Book Fair News

Mills & Boons: An affair to remember

The romantic streak ushered in by “MBs” never lost its chemistry. What is it about this series that keeps it going — even though it goes against many modern notions of feminism?

Curtains down on Sharjah International Book Fair: Reading 
spirit prevails amid pandemic

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the event followed all precautionary measures amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Italy showcases top children’s books in its first Sharjah International Book Fair pavilion

In its first SIBF pavilion, Italy is showcasing best-selling books — mostly children’s literature — from 14 of its leading publishers.

Ancient map of Arabia draws Sharjah International Book Fair visitors

The map is from the rare 1482 Ulm edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, the first atlas printed north of the Alps and the first to contain illustrated woodcut maps.

Rare book in UAE with a $1.24 million price tag, anyone?

A pavilion shared by three booksellers — UK-based Peter Harrington; Antiquariat Inlibris; and Antiquariat At Forum — showcases several collector’s items that are certainly one for the books.

Police patrols to ensure Covid safety as SIBF opens today

More than 80,000 books in over 30 languages will be exhibited in-person at Expo Centre Sharjah from today until November 14.

Watch all of Sharjah Publishers Conference live on Zoom

The three-day forum, set to begin on Sunday, is held ahead of the official opening of the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on November 4.

Sharjah Int'l Book Fair: How to book time slot to visit

Four time slots that last three hours available

Sharjah book fair a hit months before its start

Entire exhibition space at Sharjah Expo for the event scheduled for November already sold out.

Fairy tale ending for Sharjah book fair with 2.25 million visitors

It also smashed the world record for most authors (1,502) signing their books at one location.