From art and photography to food, wine, design and contemporary literature, Lebanon’s literary scene continues to offer thoughtful, beautifully crafted books that reflect the country’s many layers. Here’s a curated selection of recent and noteworthy titles to add to your reading list.

“Birds In The Rain” by Rana Hanna

Set during the 2006 Lebanese-Israeli war, the novel follows Layla as she searches for her missing sixteen-year-old son on the brink of yet another national crisis.

“Lubnan: The Dairy Book From The Land Of Milk And Honey” by Barbara Abdeni Massaad

A beautifully photographed tribute to Lebanon’s dairy traditions — from yogurt and labneh to artisan cheeses — paired with stories of craft, shepherds and land.

“Beirut 1840–1918” by Badr El-Hage & Samir Moubarak

A historical portrait of Beirut during the late Ottoman period, tracing the city’s urban, social, and architectural transformations through archival material and imagery.

“Molaeb: A Monograph 1967–2024” by Jamil Molaeb (with texts by Carine Chelhot Lemyre)

A comprehensive retrospective of the Lebanese artist’s career, showcasing decades of painting, drawing, and visual exploration.

“Wines Of Lebanon, The Journey Continues” by Michael Karam

An updated look at Lebanon’s wine industry, profiling vineyards, winemakers and the evolving story of Lebanese wine.

“Anthology Of Visual Arts In Lebanon” by Ramzi El Hafez

A wide-ranging collection bringing together artists, movements, and visual expressions that have shaped Lebanon’s art scene across generations.

“Beirut Shadows Of Another Life” by Imad Kozem

The novel follows a foreign agent who arrives in Beirut on a mission, only to fall under the spell of a city that never forgets.

“Architectures Intimes” by Ziad Akl

A visually rich exploration of Lebanese interior spaces, revealing personal homes and the intimate relationship between architecture and daily life.

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