Party animals can let their hair down at pubs and discotheques, but those who’ve tasted the pleasures of a quiet life will know that nothing beats the joy of curling up in your favourite corner with a hot cuppa and a good book! Their dreams are made up of clean rows of books, a world of fantasy and creativity – an alternate universe that they can slip into anytime they want. And this is a dream shared by millions who need, for their succor, a book well written and appreciated. So what better place to walk into this dream than at a book fair? There are hundreds of these events held across the globe annually. Some of them like the New Delhi Book Fair are so popular that they have two editions in a year; there will be a second installment of the Delhi Book Fair in September and of course, we’ll keep you posted on that one. But in the meantime, here’s taking a look at some of the world’s best book fairs worth attending.
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