Tuesday 19 April 2011

Taiwan Book Festival 23rd and 24th April


View from the top of Taipei 101
Image copright: Kath Liu 2006

For those of you who love books and are located in Taiwan, there is a Book Festival happening in Taipei this weekend. It is being organised by Mark, of Alleycats Huashan and John, a long term Kiwi expat and author. There will be group discussions on pre-set topics, question and answer sessions, presentations from local authors and, most importantly, the chance to stock up on hard-to-find and second hand titles. It is also going to be the launch of the Taiwan Book Exchange. Can I get a "whoop whoop"?!

The details are as follows:
When: 23rd and 24th April, 12-6pm both days
Where: Alleycats, Huashan Creative Park,
No. 1, Section 1, Bade Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
More information: http://taiwanbookfest.com/

I am going to be there in both an official and a buying armloads of books that I'm not entirely sure where I will put when I get home capacity on Saturday. In my official capacity I will be at the Community Services Center table helping to sell our range of fabulous publications and provide resources and information for the International Community in Taiwan. Hopefully I will be able to get sufficient time in my second capacity to have a look around, take a few photos, check out a few books and report back here once the event is over. If you're in Taipei that weekend I might see you there!

4 comments:

  1. whoop whoop. wish i could be there.

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  2. Hi Kath, wanted to let you know I've given you a Stylish Blogger Award. If you decide to ignore it, I'm ok with that too;) I'm sure you're showered with blog praises galore.

    Lovely pic, btw.

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  3. Jenni - Right back at ya :)

    Jennifer - Wow! Thanks so much!!!

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  4. Sounds like fun, hope you had a blast! I love book festivals!

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