The 40th Chennai Book Fair
Indumathi,
D. II MA English
Going to the book
fair for the first time was a good experience to me. I never thought I could
witness this sea-like plethora of books at one place. “It is not enough, yes!
one day is not enough to explore this book world,” I thought to myself, but - I
couldn’t help but finish my journey into the world of books - as quickly as
possible – as my father was waiting for me. And so I went again with my friends
on the last day of the book fair again to continue my search in the book fair.
This time I told
myself that I will check the stalls, which I missed out last time, but yet
again – even this time around I couldn’t check them all. One stall which got my
attention again and again was the children’s book stall. I wish I could’ve
brought along my nephews and niece to the book fair. It would’ve been a good
opportunity to introduce some good books to them. Each stall reminded me of
someone or the other.
When I saw the
Bakthi Ilakkiyangal I was reminded of my uncle; the ‘pick any book for Rs.50’
reminded me of my friends who were crazy about the love stories, and all those
cooking recipes book reminded me of my cousins. Because I am from Vellore I
wanted a book fair like this to happen in my place which will be very useful to
my friends and family members. Although the price was high, I bought some good
books because I thought I won’t be able to find all these books in one place
again.
I really enjoyed
this 40th Chennai Book Fair and I hope I will attend it the next year too.
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