Booker

[close] BookerMarks is a collaborative project designed to bring you full coverage of the Man Booker Prize longlist and shortlist nominees. This forum is intended for interested parties to debate all things Booker related.

[close] Iqraa (which means 'read' in Arabic) is a literary circle that reads works by contemporary Arab authors published in Arabic. We meet on every fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30 pm. See the upcoming books listings and further details at http://www.meetup.com/Iqraa-Arabic-Dubai/. Want more information? Message us through meetup.com; include your email address for direct email reply. You can also find Iqraa on Facebook – search under groups for Iqraa. Note: All discussions are in Arabic and readers of any level are welcome. About Iqraa Iqraa formed in 2011 out of a concern around a lack of readership of Arabic literature. In the multi-cultural community of the UAE, the Arabic language is increasingly underused and Arabic readership is decreasing. Iqraa's vision is to promote the use of the Arabic language through readings and discussions of contemporary Arabic literature. We chose to read the books shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) as it provides a select and diverse group of Arabic fiction books that are chosen by a team of respected judging panel with the support of the Booker Prize Foundation in London and supported by the Emirates Foundation, a UAE based charity.

[close] We try to read the Short List for upcoming Literary Awards and vote on the winner before they do. Ask to Join. Read the Rules below to get started. CURRENT CONTESTS: PEN/Hemingway

[close] This group will read 5 books a month: 1 Fiction, 1 Non-Fiction, 1 book of Poetry, 1 book of Drama, and 1 book of world religion. Works will be selected from the Classics, and major literary prize winners/finalists lists, as well as popular non-fiction authors of note. Variety in one's reading is important - this group aims to ensure it.