40th
Year CHENNAI BOOK FAIR
Maanini,
II MA English
The majesty of this book
fair was little less compared to the previous book fair conducted two years
back. I missed it last year. This is my second book fair and I’m deeply
saddened by the fact that I have missed it these many years. Though I can’t
attend every book fair, I have a great regret for not attending it during my
stay in Chennai. The first train journey with two of my classmates was great. I
am really glad that I got a chance to hang out with them atleast for the book fair.
Nandanam YMCA will be my favourite when it comes to the venue. This book fair
was a short visit for me compared to the previous year. I wanted to visit again
but unfortunately I couldn’t make it. The books I bought this year are really
special to me.
My experience of this book
fair was really great. I got a chance to travel with my classmates with whom I
have never gone out even though we have been studying together for five years.
The train journey to Chepauk was wonderful. The
best thing I liked in this book fair is the second hand book shops both outside the book fair and also inside. I felt that these second hand book shops would help those who are unable to buy books for higher price and no doubt, it also helped me. In these book shops, I found many works of fiction which were unfamiliar to me. I wish they bring Tamil non-fiction books next time. All three of us felt really happy when she was able to find the book she was searching for a long time. Thanks to one of the volunteers of a book stall who suggested us that particular stall. Each stall in the book fair was very attractive. I couldn’t retain myself from visiting Tamil non-fiction book stalls. Periyar, Vaali, Ambedkar, Jayakanthan, Jayamohan were the few who were pulling me just like a magnet. I greatly hope that I will have them in my book shelf soon.
best thing I liked in this book fair is the second hand book shops both outside the book fair and also inside. I felt that these second hand book shops would help those who are unable to buy books for higher price and no doubt, it also helped me. In these book shops, I found many works of fiction which were unfamiliar to me. I wish they bring Tamil non-fiction books next time. All three of us felt really happy when she was able to find the book she was searching for a long time. Thanks to one of the volunteers of a book stall who suggested us that particular stall. Each stall in the book fair was very attractive. I couldn’t retain myself from visiting Tamil non-fiction book stalls. Periyar, Vaali, Ambedkar, Jayakanthan, Jayamohan were the few who were pulling me just like a magnet. I greatly hope that I will have them in my book shelf soon.
The organizers of the book
fair have put in a great effort; the toilet facilities and also other
arrangements were satisfying. It would have been better if the books were sold
with more discount. Thanks to my friend who took me to the awesome restaurant.
The best part of the day was the food. Overall 40th Year Chennai
Book Fair gave me new experiences and I sincerely wish that this would continue
for the years to come. On that note I want to my thank my professor who
motivated us to visit this book fair and made us experience great things. I
also thank my brother for funding me to buy the books.
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