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TBR (To Be Read): Book fairs and bookshops help build a thriving reading culture

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The Hong Kong Book Fair was held from July 16 to 22 this year.

The Hong Kong Book Fair was held from July 16 to 22 in 2025.

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SINGAPORE – What contributes to a vibrant reading culture? 

A recent visit to Hong Kong triggered the question anew. It was a busman’s holiday as I took the opportunity to drop in at the Hong Kong Book Fair and check out the independent Hunter Bookstore, which was running a tiny indie fair called Reading Everywhere. 

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