Silent reading is out. Boisterous sharing of books, reading out loud and talking excitedly about writing is in pretty much everywhere (or at least in the three places that mean the most to me).
Hong Kong: March 8 to 18 is the Hong Kong International Literary Festival... there's a great line up of authors and events and I, for one, am very excited. The full line up is available on http://www.festival.org.hk
New Zealand: March is NZ Book Month, a time to celebrate Kiwi authors and read their books. With Whitcoulls in administration and Christchurch booksellers struggling with the tragedy of the Christchurch earthquake it's been a difficult time for the Kiwi book industry. Pay homage to Christchurch, help out a local bookshop and read a cracking good yarn, by buying a book by the likes of Christchurch writers Ngaio Marsh or Margaret Mahy. The NZ Book Council website also has an excellent resource with files on over 500 Kiwi authors and their books if you're looking to introduce yourself to a new-to-you Kiwi author.
London: the stage is being set in Trafalgar Square for World Book Night on March 4. Go join the masses, get your hands on a free book and stay up all night reading it with the likes of Margaret Atwood.
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