A Book Fair

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A book fair is a fair where different types of books are brought for sale or show. Nowadays book fair has become very popular. A book fair is usually held in months January and February. In 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 books-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 inpublication 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. It is books which help us to forget jealousy, malice and superstition. We get these best friends at a cheaper rate from a book fair. Thus, book fair is of great value and helps to build an enlightened nation.