Authors Meet Readers at the Balıkesir Book Fair
The second edition of the Balıkesir Book Fair, organized by the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, continues at the Avlu Congress and Culture Centre with author signings and literary talks.
26 October 2026, 19:14 · Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi
This story was automatically translated from the Turkish original.
According to an announcement by the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, the second Balıkesir Book Fair remains open to visitors at the Avlu Congress and Culture Centre. Featuring more than 120 publishing houses and over 200 authors, the event continues with book signings and author talks.
On the ninth day of the fair, authors Altay Cem Meriç, Beyhan Budak, Emek Üşenmez, Murat Bahadır Akkoyunlu, Aynur Tümen, and Nalan Miri Sözer met with their readers. Ahmet Ümit, Nazım Tanrıkulu, Erdinç Ozan, and numerous other writers also signed copies of their books. Attendees shared insights on topics ranging from the history of language and psychology to political science and family dynamics.
Authors received commemorative plaques presented by the Deputy General Secretaries of the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality. The event has also drawn families with children, who are actively participating in the scheduled activities.
