Why thousands are heading to Coimbatore Book Festival

Thousands of readers, students and families thronged the 10th Coimbatore Book Festival at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex on Sunday, exploring more than 400 book stalls hosted by over 200 publishers showcasing Tamil, English and international titles. The festival continues to attract book lovers from across the region with its diverse collection spanning fiction, non-fiction, children's literature and educational books.

Visitors spent hours browsing bestselling novels, regional literature and internationally acclaimed titles, reflecting the city's growing reading culture. Many readers picked up popular books by authors including Agatha Christie, Sarah J. Maas and J.K. Rowling, while trending fantasy series such as Fourth Wing also attracted attention among younger readers.