#coming of age
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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…