2nd Balıkesir Book Fair Continues Through the Weekend
The 2nd Balıkesir Book Fair, organized by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, drew a large crowd over the weekend. Author talks and signing sessions continue to attract visitors.
19 October 2026, 18:41 · Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi
This story was automatically translated from the Turkish original.
The 2nd Balıkesir Book Fair, organized by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, continues to draw strong crowds over the weekend. Talks and book signing sessions featuring authors such as Ayşe Kulin, Miraç Çağrı Aktaş, and others have drawn significant interest, particularly among families and young people.
The fair was visited by 40,000 people in its first three days. Participating authors included Emre Dorman, Zafer Duman, Gökhan Acar, İsmail Sarıçay, Professor Dr. İsmail Başaran, and others. Long lines formed at the signing sessions.
Balıkesir Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Akın stated that the fair has enriched the city’s cultural and artistic life, inviting all fellow citizens to visit the venue. The fair will continue until October 19, 2026.
