Book festivals abroad

Book festivals abroad

Holidays and a good book just go together. A bit of peace and quiet, a shady spot and suncream-thumbed pages… Embrace your inner bookworm and check out these book festivals around the world to inspire your next break…  

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Brooklyn Book Festival  

Location: Brooklyn, USA 

Date: 22/09/24 – 30/09/24 

Step into the vibrant atmosphere of the Brooklyn Book Festival. The festival features nine days of Bookend literary events in all five boroughs and celebrates with its flagship Festival Day and Literary Marketplace in Downtown Brooklyn and its popular Children’s Day in Brooklyn Commons. You’ll find yourself mingling with fellow readers, vendors, publishers, booksellers, and your favorite writers, all gathered in a collective celebration of books and authors. 

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BookCity Milano  

Location: Milan, Italy  

Date: 17/11/24 – 22/11/24 

BookCity Milano is an annual event born from the collaboration of Italian publishers, aimed at celebrating the profound connection between books, reading, and the city of Milan. Through a multitude of events spread across the urban landscape, BookCity Milano brings together authors, publishers, and readers to explore the role of literature in shaping the identity and evolution of the city. Join in for a literary journey that transcends time and space, illuminating Milan’s past, present, and future through the power of storytelling. 

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Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair   

Location: New York, USA  

Date: 28/09/24 

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair is a haven for all book lovers, offering a treasure trove of hard-to-find, unique literary gems. Visitors can browse through rare books and purchase pieces of history to add to their collections. 

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Author: Lily Owen
Last updated: 31/07/2024