The 12th Konya Book Days, the largest book event in Anatolia, welcomed tens of thousands of book lovers over nine days.
The 12th Konya Book Days, organized by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, concluded this year with enthusiastic participation from book lovers of all ages.
Highlighting this year’s theme, “Becoming a Family with Books from Past to Future,” and noting that Konya experienced a cultural celebration, Mayor Altay stated, “This wonderful event, which brought together our book lovers, authors, and publishers, was a perfect fit for our reading city of Konya. The vibrant atmosphere at the Book Days once again showcased the cultural richness of our city. I sincerely thank everyone who contributed, all the book lovers who joined us from nearby provinces and our city, as well as all our authors, speakers, and publishers. God willing, we will continue this meaningful tradition in the coming years with even stronger content.”
During the nine-day event at the Selçuklu Congress Center, hundreds of distinguished publishers and around 300 authors and academics at both national and local levels came together with book lovers on a variety of topics. The event also featured author signing sessions, discussions, poetry readings, and fun and educational workshops for children, offering a rich cultural celebration that appealed to all audiences.
