On August 16^th, the "2024 South China Book Festival and Yangcheng Book Fair" opened at Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

It is reported that the 2024 South China Book Festival features a main venue of approximately 40,000 square meters, with over 70 leading publishers showcasing more than 300,000 types of publications and cultural products. Additionally, there are 521 sub-venues, hosting over 2,000 key events, all setting new historical records.

This year's book festival was truly a gathering of literary greats and prominent figures. On the first day of the fair, renowned authors Mai Jia and Zhou Guoping appeared at the event, drawing a packed house. Many readers had secured their seats well before the start of the session, and the book signing afterward saw long queues.

At the sharing session, Mai Jia explored the theme "Life is a Process of Unveiling Mysteries", offering insights into his writing and personal experiences. "Writing is a physiological need for me. I have dedicated my life to literature, and in return, literature has bestowed upon me dignity," he said.

Zhou Guoping provided an extraordinary philosophical experience with his clear and engaging language. He regarded the appeal of philosophy as twofold: the charisma of the philosopher and the beauty of philosophical ideas, including the deep reflections and innovative approaches each philosopher brings to fundamental questions.

On the opening day, the 2024 South China Book Festival held the "Recommended Books List " event and the release of the Top Ten "Books of the Year: Bookseller's Choice" for the sixth edition. The former announced the "Specially Recommended Books List" along with the "Top Ten Recommended Books List" and the "2024 Annual Recommended Books List in Guangdong", while the latter featured 50 notable books.

Notably, this year's book festival saw long queues at stamp collection stations across various booths, which became popular visitor check-in spots. According to the report, the festival introduced a stamp collection activity this year, featuring 25 free stamp collection stations. Visitors can pick up a stamp booklet at the organizing committee office on the Pearl Promenade and then get it stamped at different booths throughout the festival. At the brand publishing area in Hall 11.2, many people were seen queuing up to collect their stamps. Mr. Liu, who came from Foshan specifically to attend the book fair, mentioned that collecting stamps is not just about entering the lottery. More importantly, it's a great way to make the experience more enjoyable and interactive. "Moreover, by collecting stamps, you can gain a deeper understanding of the key areas and events of the book fair and make a unique memory of the event for yourself."

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

2024南国书香节暨羊城书展开幕

8月16日，“2024南国书香节暨羊城书展”在中国进出口商品交易会展馆B区开幕。

据悉，本届南国书香节主会场面积约4万平方米，共有70多家优秀出版机构参展，展销各类出版物、文创产品30余万种，还设立521个分会场，举办2000多场重点活动，均创历史新高。

今年书香节可谓名家荟萃、巨擘云集。书展首日，著名作家麦家、周国平亮相南国书香节，活动现场座无虚席，分享会开始前，已经有不少读者早早占座，活动结束后签售会更是大排长队。

分享会上，麦家以“人生就是解密的过程”为主题揭开了自身写作的一角，也揭开了个人生命体验的一角。“写作是我的生理需要，我将生命交给了文学，文学给了我尊严。”

周国平则用深入浅出的语言为读者带来一场精彩绝伦的哲学盛宴。在他看来，哲学的魅力，一方面在于哲学家人格的魅力；另一方面在于哲学思想的美，在于每一个哲学家对问题的根本性思考以及开创性思路。

此外，开幕当天还举行了2024南国书香节“好书推荐榜”活动和第六届“全民阅读·书店之选”十佳作品发布会。前者颁布了“好书特别推荐榜”书单以及“十大好书推荐榜”“粤版2024年度好书推荐榜”，后者共50本好书入选。

值得一提的是，本届书香节各展台上的集章处大排长队，成读者热门“打卡地”。记者了解到，今年书香节推出“寻迹书香”集章打卡活动，共设置了25个免费的集章处。前来逛展的读者可以在珠江散步道组委会办公室领取集章册，然后前往不同展馆的集章处盖章。在11.2号馆的品牌出版展区，记者看到不少人都在集章处排队等待打卡。特意从佛山赶来逛书展的刘先生表示，集印章不仅仅是为了抽奖，更重要的是极大地增加了逛展的趣味性和参与感。“而且通过集章打卡，可以更深入了解书展的重点展区和活动，还可以为自己留下独特的书展记忆。”

文｜记者 孙磊、陈晓楠、何文涛
图｜记者 钟振彬 潘俊华 实习记者 阮凯 孙红
翻译｜肖凯欣
英文审校｜赵凡