A book fair is a tair where different types of books are brought for sale or show. Nowadays book faiT
has become very popular. A book fair is usually held in months January and February. ln our country it is held in almost all cities and towns. The largest book fair is organized by Bangla
Academy on the occasion of the 21st February. It has created a sense of interest for books amongst
the general mass. In a book fair hundreds of pavillions are set up. All sorts of b0oks-fictions, text
books, dramas, children books, reference books etc. are displayed. There are also food and drink
stalls. A book fair becomes crowdy specially in the evening. Both male and female customers gather
at a book fair. The writers also visit the fair regularly, Seminars and cultural programmes are also
held. The main purpose of a book fair is not sale but it offers a rare opportunity to assess the
advancement made irn publication of books. It helps to create new writers as well as new readers. It
inspires people to form the habit of reading. A book fair bears the testimony of the refined tasteS
and national culture of a country. A book fair reminds us that books are our best companions. They
change our outlook on life and widens our domain of knowledge.
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