11 stories
Bcharreh Gibran Spirit | روح جبران في بشري
She curates the Gibran Museum in his hometown of Bcharreh. He's the scholar writing Gibran's definitive biography. Between prophet and poet, they write their own scripture. 'Inti el kitab el maftouh' (أنتِ الكتاب المفتوح).
Beirut Final Chapter | الفصل الأخير لبيروت
She writes the history of Beirut from her window overlooking the city. He's the publisher who's tracked her work for decades. In a city of endings, they find a new beginning. 'Inti el kitab el maftuh' (أنتِ الكتاب المفتوح).
Hadath University Halls | قاعات جامعة الحدث
She's a professor of Arabic literature at Lebanese University. He's the returning student, fifty years old, finally finishing his degree. Between texts, they discover that education has no age limit. 'Inti ahsan mualmi' (أنتِ أحسن معلمتي).
Hamra Bookshop Blues | حزن مكتبة الحمرا
She runs the last independent bookshop on Hamra Street. He's the poet who reads there every Thursday. Between pages, they write their own story. 'Kilmatak ahla min ay kteb' (كلماتك أحلى من أي كتاب).
Bookshop Blessing
Bookseller Karima curates rare Arabic literature. When professor David seeks an obscure text, their search leads to more than manuscripts. 'Al kitab yiftah abwab' (الكتاب يفتح أبواب) - Books open doors.
Kouba Kindle
Soumia runs a used bookshop in Kouba. When literary translator Henrik arrives seeking out-of-print Algerian works, she shows him that some books read their readers. 'El ktab y'aref qarih' (الكتاب يعرف قاريه) - The book knows its reader.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 11-15
Five passionate tales from Russia's artistic soul - icons, literature, and the Trans-Siberian journey. Пять страстных историй о русской душе.
مقهى الكتاب | The Writers' Cafe of Tangier
A cafe owner discovers passion with a writer who comes seeking inspiration in the legendary cafes of Tangier.
The Bookshop Encounter
Nadia runs a struggling Urdu bookshop in Manchester. When handsome literature professor Imran starts coming in regularly, she discovers his interest extends beyond the books.
The Bookstore Owner's Chapter
Mahogany Books has been the heart of Black DC for decades. When an author starts hosting regular readings, she discovers some stories write themselves.
The Poet's Daughter
Huda falls for Salim, a renowned Palestinian poet whose words have haunted her for years—but their connection comes with an impossible complication.