To set the stage for this literary celebration, a unique initiative, "शांतता, पुणेकर वाचत आहेत" (Shh.. Pune is reading), has been designed for Punekars to dedicate one hour of their busy day to 'Reading'.
To participate in the #Mybookmystory campaign, attendees can share their stories on social media platforms using the dedicated hashtag #Mybookmystory . Selected entries may be featured during the festival, creating a dynamic collection of literary experiences that resonate with book lovers from all walks of life..
Over five lakh people are expected to attend the Pune Book Festival from December 16 to 24 on Fergusson College grounds.The book festival, organised by National Book Trust, will have over 200 stalls dedicated to books from regional languages and English.