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In 2015, Algerian literature was marked by great authors. Find out what these novels were and who their authors are on Arab Lit in Literature : 2015 in Algerian Literature: Five to Watch

If you're interested in the first Assia Djebar Prize ceremony, see my review of the event on Arab Literature in English .

  Algiers' International Bookfair, SILA, is now open until 7 November. Here are some highlights to be found on Arabic Litterature (in English) :     On October 25, SILA’s commissioner held a press conference to both publicize this year’s book fair and to highlight some important — and some strange — information on the event’s forthcoming scope and structure. Communicating the details of one of Africa’s largest book fairs just a few days before opening might seem last-minute, but it does have the merit of building up excitement and a thoroughly enjoyable chaos in a nation where last-minute always leaves us ample time to arrive late anyway. Continue reading here ....  

Several lit prizes have begun to (re)emerge over the last two to three years in Algeria. Here are three new prizes I've come across looking to recompense and support our very own Algerian lit.   The Assia Djebbar Prize for the Best Novel This year will mark the first award of the Assia Djebbar prize for the Best Novel . The prize was created by ANEP [the National House for Publishing and Publicity] in March 2015, in memory of Assia Djebbar and her legacy to literature - the prolific Algerian author and member of the prestigious French Academy passed away on 6 February 2015. The AD prize will reward an Algerian novel written in Arabic, French or Tamazight. The AD award will be given during SILA , Algiers' International Bookfair. SILA opens its massive doors every year for a week. This year it will run from 29 October to 7 November. 2015 marks its 20th edition. The Best Fantastique genre Short Story The Prize for the Best Fantastique genre ...