The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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A calm corner on TikTok, more akin to a sanctuary, BookTok in Egypt brings millions of titles to life online, rekindling a long-lost appreciation for books around the country. Suppose you’re looking to move to the Egyptian BookTok retreat in an attempt to escape from your life’s monotony. In that case, we’ve brought you our favourite Egyptian BookTokers that you need to follow right now!

Nada Abdelrahman

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One of the most loved BookTokers in Egypt, and for good reason, Nada Abdelrahman consistently shares her takes on and hauls of different books, especially fantasy reads. She also has a fantasy book club on Fable, so if you’re on the hunt for an in with a reading community, there you have it!

Nedal

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Known by her TikTok handle, nedalreads, Nedal, a clearly strong and genuine person, is your go-to for authentic, well-informed opinions on diverse books—and topics in general!

Yassin Rafek

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On TikTok, better known as Riko, Yassin expresses his admiration for books through his reading-related sketches, book hauls, and book reviews. He builds a strong connection with his audience and encourages everyone to pick up a book immediately.

Sara Islam

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Constantly posting on TikTok almost every day, Sara Islam generously graces us with her book reviews and recommendations from a wide array of genres. Whether you’re an already-established bibliophile or new to the world of books, Sara has got you covered with recommendations!

Rim

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More than a BookToker, Rim, known by her TikTok handle rimsdreams, is a digital illustrator, cartoonist, and animator who blesses us with her art AND reading content. With this in mind, Rim’s TikTok is your artistic getaway from the world around you—with diverse art presented in her account.

Fatma

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Read_with_fatma on TikTok simply had to be included in this list. With her book reviews and analyses, how can we not love her?

Toqa Hossam

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Bringing home the TikTok Best Book Reviewer of 2024 award from the Emirates LitFest, Toqa Hossam offers comprehensive, extensive book reviews and recommendations for all things reading. From bookstores and books to reading advice, Toqa Hossam leaves no stone unturned.

Shahd Nasr

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Whether you want to indulge in some book hauls, rating videos, or reviews, Shahd, or bookswithshahd on Tiktok, will not leave you behind!

Sara Sameh

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With some book reviews and summaries on her TikTok, Sara Sameh’s account is definitely binge-worthy, and we love that!