Located on December 19 Street in Hoan Kiem District, the book street, launched in 2017 , has received a warm response from local readers and international tourists, becoming a convenient location not only to browse and purchase books but also as a cultural and creative space.

A visitor to the book street.

In addition to books, visitors are also facilitated with support facilities and services at the book street, such as free Wi-Fi, outdoor reading chairs, public e-information stations, toilets and free water.

The book street features the participation of different publishing units serving the diverse demands of readers; including Kim Dong Publishing House selling books for children, Tien Phong Publishing House for teenagers, Women Publishing House for women, National Political Publishing House – Truth for those interested in politics, and Hanoi Publishing House for readers wishing to find information about the capital city.

Currently, book stores on the street as well as visitors are still strictly implementing measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic.

Vietnamese publishers give free e-books to readers

Vietnamese publishing houses are offering free e-books to entertain their readers over the long break.

Bac Giang DoFA provides Chinese quick learning handbooks in combating Covid-19

(BGO)- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DoFA) in Bac Giang province has published 60 Chinese quick learning handbooks related to Covid-19 prevention for the officers and soldiers on missions in the foreigners’ isolated area. 

Hanoi book exhibition marks Party’s 90th anniversary

A book exhibition celebrating the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) was opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on February 2.

Hanoi opens 2020 Spring Book Street

The 2020 Spring Book Street was opened in Hanoi on January 27 as part of the activities to celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Book street festival opens in HCM City

More than 60,000 book titles, along with various valuable photos and documents are being introduced at a book street festival that kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on January 22.

Source: NDO