In the midst of a crackdown on gay men in Egypt, we discuss Mohammed Abdel Nabi’s novel about being gay in Cairo, In The Spider’s Room. Also: a portrait of a love-hate relationship with a Cairo neighborhood, an award for Arabic Young Adult and children’s literature, a Saudi novelist under attack online, and a Palestinian poet whose trial hinges on translatio ... Show More
Jul 16
Books by Rabih Alameddine, May Ziadeh, Samar Yazbek, Lamia Ziadé and More
Marcia is publishing the first English translation of early 20th century woman of letters and feminist icon May Ziadhe; Ursula has been working on a review of the award-winning Lebanese novelist Rabih Alameddine. We also talk about a devastating book based on interviews with Gaz ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2026
Unlocking Palestine: Sara Yasin on editing The Key
The Key is a new online publication dedicated to covering Palestine as “the core issue at the heart of the modern world.” We’re joined by its editor-in-chief, Sara Yasin, former managing editor of the LA Times. The Key is an outgrowth of PalFest, an annual traveling literature f ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2024
TOP STORY: ِAli Gomaa sparks controversy
Lovin Cairo is a local news, culture and lifestyle brand. We have the definitive inside track on everything Cairo, from the place to the people. We capture the essence of this unique city – from what we see, do, think, eat and drink, and build a conversation around our community ... Show More
18m 7s
Mar 2024
TOP STORIES: Ahmed Refaat Drops Unconscious Mid-Game - Tamer Hosny Faces Huge Backlash!
Lovin Cairo is a local news, culture and lifestyle brand. We have the definitive inside track on everything Cairo, from the place to the people. We capture the essence of this unique city – from what we see, do, think, eat and drink, and build a conversation around our community ... Show More
17m 36s
Jul 2024
New Cabinet - Controversy on Tamer Hosny’s video - Summer Time
Lovin Cairo is a local news, culture and lifestyle brand.We have the definitive inside track on everything Cairo, from the place to the people. We capture the essence of this unique city – from what we see, do, think, eat and drink, and build a conversation around our community, ... Show More
18m 7s
