The Diwan bookstore in Alexandria will host a book-signing and discussion of Youssef Zeidan's most recent release, 'The Nabatean'. The event will take place on Thursday, 20 January 2011 at 7 pm.

Zeidan's latest novel is set at the time of the Arab entry into Egypt and the interactions between the various tribes and sects existing at that time. It is already in its fourth edition, only months after its first release.

Contact: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Shop no 4,
Tel: +(2018) 500 2664