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The Best Books to Read for Ramadan 2023

With Ramadan 2023 around the corner, Muslims worldwide look forward to a month of reflection and retrospection. The month provides the Muslim Ummah a time to press the re-start button and connect with the Almighty in ways they may not be conscious of during the rest of the year.

This Ramadan, why not take some extra time to read Islamic Holy Books that will bring you solitude and peace? This guide not only lists some good reads but also provides five ways you can build that strong connection with your Maker while bringing inner peace and tranquillity to your lives.

Ramadan 2023 – A Great Time to read Islamic Holy Books

The holy month of Ramadan 2023 is upon us and provides us with an opportunity to become closer to Allah and reflect on how we interact with others. With so many activities that include opening and breaking your fast, it is sometimes very easy to forget what we should focus on during this holy month. This month allows us to bring the essential things in life to the forefront and change our priorities in life.

For those that want to make a conscious effort to connect with themselves and the Almighty, the following are five tips you can quickly implement to bring solitude into your life this Ramadan 2023.

Ways to bring Solitude to your Routine this Ramadan 2023

Five simple ways to bring solitude and peace into your life:

1. Learn New Dua’s

Learning new Dua’s is sometimes time-consuming and not something you can easily do during the rest of the year. But Ramadan is the time to slow things down, and having a list of essential prayers that you can learn will make it easy to memorize new ones. Making dua is also a great way to ask Allah to help you keep this connection strong long after Ramadan.

2. Reflect on Your Day

Reflecting on your day is a meaningful way to bring things into perspective. It will also help you realize what you are giving the most importance to and whether worshipping and remembering Allah is part of your day. The best time to do this is right before you go to bed, and keeping a diary is a great way to remember to do it and keep a record. Soon you will be able to see how your day is spent and if you are happy with the activities you participated in. Did they give you peace and solitude? If not, make changes to do that.

3. Commit to Making Worship a Habit

If you make a verbal or written commitment to maintain a routine where worship is included, you are more likely to follow through on it. This is a great way to start if you are trying to make this a new habit. On average, it takes about three weeks for new habits to stick. During this time, you may forget some prayers or not find the time to open up the Quran every day, but with time a habit can be formed where you feel the need to do it.

4. Involve your Peers

Telling your friends and family about your new goals and commitment to worship during Ramadan 2023 is a great way to make yourself accountable. Your relationship with Allah is sacred between you and Him and does not involve anyone else. But knowing that others are aware of your journey may help to make it easier for you and remind you that you are on a mission to build a strong relationship with the Almighty.

5. Don’t Worry about Falling

Falling is part of the journey and not something you should fear. If you miss a prayer or face a few hiccups, do not fear. You will get back up and re-establish that connection with your Maker eventually. Please do not give up; it is essential to keep the faith in order to build your faith.

Celebrate Ramadan 2023 with these Quran Reads

These books to read are a great addition to your Ramadan 2023 reading list. If you are interested in getting a handful of books to read, now is a great time to purchase. Having peaceful and insightful literature to read during this Holy Month is a great way to bring inner solitude.

These books can be bought online at the Austin McCauley site:

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Share the Love of Books This International Book Giving Day

Books are the key to comprehending the world that surrounds us. Whether it’s enchanting tales by Dr. Seus, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, or history books for that matter, there is always something to be learned from them. As we grow older, it is crucial for us to be able to access these stories to study as well as to fantasize and evolve. Yet, many kids are not privileged enough to have books, or some may not be as inclined to read as their peers do. This is what led to the creation of International Book Giving Day.

International Book Giving Day was initially originated in the United Kingdom and it is now celebrated across the globe. It takes place on February 14th and is a way of encouraging the love of reading and books in children. This is a fantastic initiative that everyone can participate in. The participants do this by sharing their most loved stories and gifting the books to others. All you need to do is gift a book to a child, as simple as that. There are numerous ways you can participate in this project, so do your bit and get involved in any possible way you can.

If you are you considering donating some of your books, then there are several ways you can do this on International Book Giving Day.

Donate Your Books to the Free Little Library

Have you ever seen a birdhouse stuffed with books? Well, these are Free Little Libraries! These are libraries where you can get the book you want to read and then, in return, give the book back in exchange for it to be in their stock. There are numerous of them situated in public areas found in cities and towns across the world.

Take Part in Book Collection and Recycling Programs

There are many other international and local programs that you can contribute to. These programs give books to people who lack access to library services or locations to purchase books. The suggested programs by the organizers include Room to Read, The Book Bus, and First Book.

Give it to Someone That You Already Know

Do you want to opt for something more personal? If yes, then the best way to do that is to encourage your family members and friends to read, learn and experience a whole new world that the books offer. Share the books you love and indulge in a healthy discussion surrounding the themes. This will enable them to discover things and make them more enthusiastic about reading.

Take Part in Activities Proposed by International Book Giving Day

Visit the How To Page on the #BookGivingDay website and discover how you can become a book-giver. There are a lot of great ideas as well as beautifully illustrated bookplates and bookmarks on their website that you can download.

Our Recommendations For Young Readers:

Reading is a great way for kids to be entertained and expand the realms of their imagination, boost creativity, improve their understanding of culture, and aid in language development and learning. So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the suggested books that you can share with the little ones.

Into the Arabian Sea, Hessa the Hawksbill Turtle

This book is designed to teach kids, in a playful way, about the many dangers that hawksbill turtles face as they begin their journey towards the ocean. Let’s follow Hessa, an endangered hawksbill hatchling, as she fights her journey from her nest towards the sea on Abu Dhabi’s nesting beaches. Can Hessa find a way to figure out all the mysteries to get to the new home she’s been searching for? Grab a copy to find out.

Visiting the Feelings Doctor

This book tells the story of Luke, who had a hard time coping with the big changes happening in his life. He moved to a new country and started a new school, and all these changes made him sad and angry.

We all go through moments in life when we feel a little down. In such dire times, a visit to a psychologist can do wonders for children and their families to deal with such issues. This story aims to remove the stigma surrounding therapy.

Adam’s First Day at School

The first day of school can be super exciting but also nerve-wracking at the same time. In this book, the readers get to meet Adam and follow him on his journey as he looks forward to his first day at school. He is eager to make new friends and meet his teachers. What will he learn in his first lesson? Grab a copy to find out more.

Dream Land

When they are in Dream Land, Shamma and her buddy Dana meet a fairy named Ilah, who gives them a tour of her home. Ilah nudges the two girls to wake up, and they all head for a walk in the park. The brewing storm continues to calm down, and Shamma is amazed. This colourful read will captivate the hearts of young readers.

Larry the Leprechaun

In this delightful read, the readers are introduced to Larry the Leprechaun, who is the most cunning of all leprechauns on Farmer Murphy’s farm. He has a big crock of gold and is the only leprechaun yet to be caught by a human. However, Farmer Murphy’s daughter, Joan, who was searching for his crock of gold, eventually captures him. But will she get it, or will Larry outwit her? Get a copy now to find out more.

The Mysterious Creatures

This fascinating story revolves around an interesting and peculiar adventure that a boy lives through this book. We must warn you to read this book with caution because you may never know who will come to you for a surprise visit!

To The Circus Lights

To see the circus in town, triplets Marlee, Danny and George woke up early. After deciding to go and see the circus, a thrilling adventure unfolds every step of their way. Attracted by the multitude of circus performers and animals, the spectacle is now over, and it’s time to get back. With their mother waiting for them to come to return for tea, what will they do to return to their home?

We hope that you enjoyed reading about our suggested titles. Book lovers around the world love this holiday. It’s a time for sharing your passion for books with others, particularly children who may not have the same access to books as you have. It’s not a mere coincidence that this day happens to be on the same day as Valentine’s Day — after all, #BookGivingDay is about two things: the love we share for books and fellow beings.

We always aim to provide our readers with quality content. If you’ve been searching for some of the best Arabic books for kids, then check out these suggested titles. Stay connected with Austin Macauley on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.

Austin Macauley’s Indelible Impression in 2019

Austin Macauley Publishers wish everyone a Happy New Year and Happy Holidays.

We are about to sign off a memorable decade of our lives. This year, we participated in a variety of literary events that took place around the world, published books of highly skilled authors from different parts of the gulf region. Austin Macauley Publishers, as always, remained an active participant of all the major book fairs, festivals and seminars.

Austin Macauley are proud to have been successful in bringing the exposure for its exceptional authors through many of these events. Many of our authors went on to win prestigious literary awards and nominations this year.

All the talented and hardworking authors are always encouraged by Austin Macauley to make a mark and become an accomplished author by publishing their books through our platform.

Austin Macauley’s Major Events 2019

Published a Range of Unique Books:

Austin Macauley published a fair number of books this year. These include books from multiple genres ranging from crime, romance, thrillers to autobiographies and poetry. We have dedicated sections for fiction and non-fiction books respectively, which can be found on our website.

Jade Robertson Listed Among the 30 Most Influential Women in the Arab world:

Austin Macauley’s international publishing director, Jade Robertson, was listed among the “30 most influential women in the Arab World” by an internationally acclaimed weekly magazine, the Arabian Business.

Jade has been an invaluable asset to our organization and has played a vital role in our success internationally through her outstanding entrepreneurial skill set. Austin Macauley congratulate her on this achievement and wish her all the best.

11th Dubai Literature Fest

Austin Macauley attended the 11th Dubai Literature Festival, a one of its kind festival that is hosted by the Emirates Airline. The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is an international festival held annually in the UAE. It is held under the patronage of the ruler of Dubai, the honourable Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The honourable Sheikh also attended the event and graced us by visiting our booth as well.

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is an exciting event that takes place every year in Sharjah. This year, the festival commenced from 17th to 27th April and was met with a large number of attendees.

Austin Macauley Publishers exhibited fascinating books at the event and our stand was overwhelmed by the response from the attendees, with a majority of children taking interest in our author’s books for children. Many of our authors were also present for a meet and greet and book signing events.

Our in-house team also organized various creative activities for children such as word-play, puzzles, quizzes, spelling-bee contests and colouring competitions. The winning participants won free books from our wonderful collection. It was a fun event for children and their families. We are looking forward to attending it next year with a greater number of books and exciting activities.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Right after the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, Austin Macauley also participated in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019 which took place from 24th to 30th April. The event was attended by thousands of bibliophiles from around the world and literary enthusiasts pouring in from the neighbouring countries.

We were honoured to meet Shika Butol Al Qasimi from the Royal family and an acclaimed international chef, Bobby Chinn.

Austin Macauley had a great time meeting new and established authors, whilst catching up with some of our current authors who also took the time out to sign the copies of their books for interested attendees.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2019

The Frankfurter Buchmesse is the world’s largest trade fair for books based on the number of visitors as well as participating in publishing companies and exhibitors. As it is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international trading deals, Austin Macauley Publishers naturally participated in the event.

The event saw more than 300,000 visitors in terms of numbers with more than 7000 exhibitors from 104 countries around the world. Many of Austin Macauley’s authors were also present for public appearance and book signing ceremonies. We plan to participate in the upcoming year as well with a greater number of attendees hopefully.

Sharjah International Book Fair

The Sharjah International Book Fair is a ten-day event, which started in 1982 under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. This festival is considered to be an important highlight in the Arab World and more so in the UAE due to the inherent interest of book reading in the general public.

The SIBF is among the 4th largest book fairs in the world and saw an influx of 2.4 million attendees in 2018. It was held from 30th October to 9th November 2019.

Seeing the obvious appeal, Austin Macauley Publishers decided to participate in the event and successfully exhibited our new releases to the public. Many of our authors also graced their fans with their presence in the fair.

Our Very Own Bookstore Opened in The Global Village, Dubai

Austin Macauley are proud to have been a part of the 24th season of the Global Village to inspire the passion of book reading in the younger generation. We recently opened our first bookstore in the recent edition of Global Village which started on 29th of October 2019.

If you are in Dubai and looking for some quality time, then do pay a visit to our Austin Macauley Bookstore – Shop 10 in the American Pavilion Global Village to get an amazing collection of books in numerous genres.

Jade Robertson attended “PublisHer” Summit

Our International Publishing Director, Jade Robertson, attended the “PublisHer” Summit held this year back in March. If you are an author, interested in joining a community that empowers women in publishing, we strongly recommend you to get in touch with them by clicking here. You can also become a part of them by attending the next summit in 2020. To sign up, click here.

Published The Arabic Version of “The Bilingual Revolution”

Fabrice Jaumont known as the Godfather of language immersion programs published the Arabic version of “The Bilingual Revolution” via Austin Macauley UAE office. After receiving numerous medals and awards from the French government, the language veteran goes out to explain the significance of bilingual education. The masterpiece is now available on Austin Macauley’s official website. Get your copy today by clicking here.

Jade Robertson Participated in the Publishers Conference Organized by Sharjah Book Authority

Austin Macauley’s direction in action again! Jade Robertson participated in the Publishers Conference which was organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). She shared her views on the importance of digital marketing tools in the industry and also enlightened the audience with her unique ideas regarding book publishing. To read more about her talk, click here.

More to Come in 2020

We have many new and interesting upcoming books for all our readers and book lovers out there. Many of our projects are in the pipeline and we are excited to welcome the new year with all the new challenges ahead. Keep visiting Austin Macauley Publishers’ website to stay updated about all our new and upcoming releases.

Some of our upcoming events are:

Sharjah Children’s Reading Fest (SCRF) 2020
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2020
Setting up our bookstore in Global Village 2020
Frankfurt International Book Fair 2020
Sharjah International Book Fair 2020

If you are new to our website, you can find a vast variety of books across a multitude of genres here. You can also visit our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for new and inspiring reads this holiday season.

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