THE 32nd Hong Kong Book Fair opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center yesterday and will run through next Tuesday. The book fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, features the theme of “History and City Literature.” It has attracted renowned writers to speak online and onsite. “Only through words and texts can the city’s historical evolution from a small fishing village to an international metropolis be so well depicted and documented,” said Sophia Chong, deputy executive director of the council. Ten publishing houses from the Chinese mainland will showcase more than 2,500 titles in 4,875 copies during the book fair and bring more than 50 events, including seminars, book launches and writer interviews, mainly online, to the book lovers, according to the organizing committee. In the exhibition area, there’s a section dedicated to titles marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, including the newly released Chinese and English versions of the fourth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” and the English version of “China’s Greater Bay Area: The Pearl River Delta Illustrated.” Other themed exhibition pavilions from the 10 publishers feature original picture books in children’s readings, science and technology updates, as well as a bite of regional culture in the pavilions of Beijing, Jiangsu, Anhui and Sichuan. Isabel Crook and Erik Nilsson will be greeting their readers via videos with their new books “Love China All My Life: Isabel Crook’s Stories” and “Closer to Heaven,” respectively. Renowned speakers include Mao Dun Literature Prize winner Liu Zhenyun, documentary photographer Liu Heung Shing and best-selling British author Clare Mackintosh. Liu Zhenyun will speak about his latest work, “Laughter and Tears: A Novel,” via video. His storytelling is marked by his signature touch of humor. Two appealing events will be parallel to the book fair: World of Snacks and Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo. (China Daily) | 