06 May 2007

feria del libro

It is the largest book fair in the world: The 33rd International Book Fair in Buenos Aires. For two weeks, citizens of the world—1.2 million of them—descend on La Rural* and buy millions of dollars worth of books.

The crowd there was thicker than the 6 train at rush hour. We loved it. We loved browsing through shelves and boxes and piles of books, from serious academic titles to forgettable fluff. There were also lectures, discussions, and book signings, which we didn't have time to attend. What we loved most was being among others—individuals, couples, families with children**—who also loved books and loved to read.


*La Rural is like the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, except 100 times more beautiful and 100 million times cooler. It had its beginnings as an animal auction and still hosts annual animal fairs.

**I never thought I would be so glad to see so many children at an event.

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