Chennai: Book lovers to gather for children's book reading event
The Page Turner Book Club is organising a meetup at Easwari Lending Library on November 15.
The Page Turner Book Club and Easwari Lending Library are organising Book Lovers Meet, Chapter 4, on November 15 in Chennai. The event will take place at Easwari Lending Library in Gopalapuram from 4 pm to 6 pm, according to The New Indian Express.
Mukundan, the founder of The Page Turner Book Club and owner of Easwari Lending Library, said the idea involves people coming together to read their favourite childhood book or the first book they ever read. He said people often have beautiful things to share when they go back to childhood memories.
Mukundan recommended series such as Famous Five, Percy Jackson, or Harry Potter for children starting their reading journey. He advised parents to read books before giving them to a child, noting that stories involving adventure or magic may contain subjects a child might not understand.
The organiser noted that children today often look for magicians and wizards rather than titles like Amar Chitra Katha. Mukundan said he wants children to explore titles such as Chandamama, Magic Pot, and Anna, Banana, alongside modern books.
The registration fee for the event is Rs 299. Participants will receive a free book, stickers, and bookmarks. For queries, people can call 7483876993.