An Algerian work of historical fiction claims the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction from this year's shortlist, which included authors from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria.
Bestselling author Javier Castillo's 'The Snow Girl' was released two days before the coronavirus lockdown brought Spain to a standstill. And when his publisher Suma took his 30-city tour online, the readers were waiting. (sponsored)
With its usual physical event made impossible by the coronavirus, the 14th Sheikh Zayed Book Award will livestream its prize ceremony from Abu Dhabi on April 16.
