Kathai Karnival : An ongoing book fair at Prozone Mall brings together literature, creativity and community spirit
The book fair is also a 'Weigh Lit Fest' where bibliophiles can buy one kilogram of books for ₹549 and three kilograms at ₹1300. The aim is to make the purchase of books economical for all those who love to read. 'We want children to leave their digital gadgets, and physically touch and feel the books. In the last three years, the event has reached out to thousands of school students from across the city. This year, more than 2000 students have enrolled for events at Kathai Karnival.'
Books ranging from non-fiction, fiction, reference books, dictionaries, English, and Tamil languages, picture and children's books are neatly organised and kept on tables.
'The festival is tailored to delight young readers and families alike. A space where stories are not only read but also heard, shared, and experienced,' says Nathan adding that a festive atmosphere, candid reader interactions, and storytelling corners, add to the buzz.
There are small-format fiction books like that of Dan Brown and popular ones of Tom King, Jeffery Archer and Agatha Christie. At the fair, the books are not organised by title or author. There is an element of surprise and this can be exciting for any book buyer.
The book fair is on till July 6 at Main Atrium, Prozone Mall. Entry free.
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