Five of the Best Online Sessions at SIBF 2020

The 39th Sharjah International Book Fair started on Wednesday, 4 November and will run till Saturday, 14 November. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 10-day literary festival has taken a hybrid approach this year, with most of the cultural programmes – including panel discussions and author sessions – being held online.

We have selected five sessions that are not to be missed. The amazing part: you can watch all of these for free from your couch (you just need to register your email)!!

01 | NEW WRITERS
The British crime novelist Karen Millie James and the Lebanese writer-director Leena Khouri talk about their books and discuss how their very different careers led them to become writers.
Watch it here: sharjahreads.com/sessions/5

02 | LITERATURE EMPOWERING WOMEN
The Lebanese author Najwa Zebian explores the role of literature in the context of the Arabic world. She discusses how literature has become a powerful platform for women to express themselves and find a voice.
Watch it here: sharjahreads.com/sessions/8

03 | SOCIAL DILEMMAS
Social media megastar, Prince Ea, discusses his journey to becoming a global source of inspiration for millions, and how the lessons he learnt could help others in achieving their dreams.
Watch it here: sharjahreads.com/sessions/69

04 | THE ART OF OBSERVATION
Yann Martel, the author of the acclaimed novel, Life of Pi, talks about observing the human condition and how it can be used to create important literary works, and why authors need to observe people and take in as much as possible.
Watch it here: sharjahreads.com/sessions/16

05 | REAL HAPPY
Neil Pasricha, the author of several New York Times bestsellers, discusses how you can create true happiness no matter what life throws at you.
Watch it here: sharjahreads.com/sessions/22

There are plenty more sessions on culture, social media and comic books that you can watch and enjoy. Just visit SharjahReads for the full list.