The annual Shanghai Book Fair kicks off on August 13. Running to August 19, this year’s event is being held at two main venues, the Shanghai Exhibition Center and Shanghai Book City, with the area of the main venues reaching approximately 42,000 square meters. While staying true to its core focus on book sales and exhibitions, the event further strengthens the integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports and exhibitions — an approach that draws in a large number of readers eager to browse and select their favorite books.