Few matters in life measure up to the simple pleasure of reading a book by the beach. As the sweltering heat dictates the summer weather, many Egyptians yearn to escape to the sea-side: better accompanied with a light and breezy summer read in hand. Even in Cairo —where there is a lack of turquoise blue waters and cool air — a summer read promises adventure, romance, and good laughs. The Egyptian Streets team recommended books they think are worth reading during the summer season. From dystopian thrillers to coming-of-age stories, here are some of the recommended books by our team. ‘Wool’ by Hugh Howey | recommended by Mohamed Khairat, Founder & Editor-In-Chief “If you’re looking for a dystopian thriller, this book is a great page-turning summer read. If you enjoyed it, there are two more books in the series — but only for those who enjoy reading book series. Apple TV’s latest show ‘Silo’, starring Rebecca Ferguson and Rashida Jones, is based on the book series by Hugh Howey. It makes quite a few changes and is also certainly worth checking out.” ‘Rowing for My Life: Two Oceans, Two Lives,…
