The event will feature thousands of books and videos from a bevy of genre in more than 100 book stalls at highly discounted prices along with plenty of vendors on hand offering a wide variety of food and other services.

During the five days of the fair, there will be about 20 events organized with different themes, linking books and reading culture, said Chu Van Hoa from the Ministry of Information and Communication.

Mr Hoa, who is the head of the ministerial unit Authority of Publication, Printing, and Distribution extended an invitation to all residents and visitors to the capital city of Hanoi to come out and enjoy this community event.

The book fair has something for everyone.

What stood out to most at the last book fair was the kids section, it was very family friendly and had plenty of books and other exciting activities for kids to participate in and have loads of fun, said Mr Hoa.