by Noura Shibl
Whether you’re a bookworm or if you can barely read what’s on the milk carton, these books will surely get your attention. Ranging from caricatures to romance, here are some of the top best sellers both in Arabic and in English this summer:

1- “ARD EL-ELAH” BY AHMED MURADlarge-1198624294171657068

In “Ard El-Elah”, Murad unveils some of the darkest secrets of the ancient Egyptian civilization. His novel is set in the ancient times of the pharaohs, and it tells the story of an Egypt an priest who stumbles upon papyri paper that tell the story of Moses. This is the second historical novel by Murad after 1919.

2- “EL- WARA2A’ BY ISLAM GAWEESHالورقة-إسلام-جاويش

Islam Gaweesh is a caricature artist and writer well known on social media. His new book is a collection of his caricature and his writng. Gaweesh’s work attracts viewers for its hilarity and satire. He has thousands of followers and his style is incredibly unique.

3- “LASKALA” BY NOUR ABDUL MEGID28482608._UY960_SS960_

Laskala is an exceptional tale of hope and nding strength. The main character in the book is Yousr. The book tells us her life story, following her childhood ll she’s a young woman, and it narrates all of the oppression she went through. Abdul Megid is most know for her book “Oreed Ragolan”; the novel was turned into a TV series that was quite successful earlier this year.

4- “THE WEEKENDERS” BY MARY KAY ANDREWSWeekenders

Set in the small belle island in North Carolina, where there is a mix between the island locals and the “weekenders,” the book explores how Riley Greggs tried to find her husband after he’s gone missing, and in the process she discovers dark secrets about the island. “The Weekenders” is the perfect summer escape”

5- “THE FIREMAN” BY JOE HILLFireman_BookCover

The Fireman is a horror/fantasy novel set in an aftermath of an apocalypse. The novel tells the story of a spore that has killed most of the world’s popular on and the heroes trying to save the world led by a man known as “The Fireman.” This novel will definitely alter your perspective. One review says, “Surviving the plague might be actually worse than dying to it.”