exhibition
Chennai Book Fair
One of India's largest annual book fairs, attracting over a million visitors with books in Tamil, English, and other languages at discounted prices.
When
January
15–20 days
Where
YMCA Grounds, Nandanam (or alternate venue)
What to Expect
- Over 800 stalls from publishers across India
- Books in Tamil, English, Hindi, and other languages
- Discounts of 10–50% on most titles
- Author meet-and-greet sessions and book launches
- Children's section with activities and storytelling
- Speciality sections for rare and out-of-print books
Tips for Visitors
- Weekday mornings are less crowded than weekends
- Carry a large bag, because you will buy more than planned
- Tamil publishers offer some of the best deals
- The YMCA Grounds location has good metro access (Nandanam station)