Get ready to geek out, bookworms! The 2025 Shanghai Book Fair just leveled up its game, and the numbers are seriously lit. From August 13 to 19, this mega fest took over the Shanghai Exhibition Center and Shanghai Book City, plus 16 district pop-ups and 100 indie bookstores across the city’s coolest corners. 😎✨
Over 382,000 visits rolled in—a 28% jump from last year—with book sales hitting ¥64.7M (~$8.9M). And it’s not just about books: cultural & creative goodies doubled to ¥10.2M (~$1.4M). Talk about a reading renaissance! 📈📚
For the first time, Wuzhen in Zhejiang teamed up as a co-host. Imagine wandering an ancient water town that feels like ‘one big flowing library,’ with over 70 reading nooks from teahouses to bars. Darina Gallagher from Dublin’s James Joyce Centre was all smiles, soaking up the vibes and sparking real talk with local readers. 🎭🌊
Taking it up a notch, the fair brought in 30+ bookstores and dealers from Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Anhui, sprinkling tens of thousands of titles & cultural products across the Yangtze River Delta. Perfect for anyone hunting for the next bestseller—whether you’re browsing at Mumbai’s Dadar or hanging in a KL café. 🌏📖
If you thought books were old-school, think again. This festival proves reading is living its best life. Stay tuned for more cultural mashups and page-turning moments—because the future of reading is here, and it’s epic! 🤩
Reference(s):
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