Samsun Book Fair to Host Prominent Authors Oct. 24–Nov. 1
The fair at the renewed Fair and Congress Center will feature talks, signings, and a dedicated area for local writers.
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- Samsun Book Fair runs October 24 to November 1 at the Fair and Congress Center.
- Mayor Halit Doğan calls the fair a meeting point for literature lovers.
- High-profile authors such as Ahmet Ümit and Kemal Sayar will attend.
- Local writers can apply for a dedicated signing area until October 18.
- The municipality aims to establish the fair as an annual tradition.
Samsun Metropolitan Municipality will hold the Samsun Book Fair at the renovated Fair and Congress Center from October 24 to November 1. Mayor Halit Doğan said the event aims to make the city a meeting point for literature lovers and book enthusiasts.
The program includes panels, autograph sessions, and various cultural activities throughout the nine-day fair. Notable guests include Ahmet Ümit, Kemal Sayar, Şermin Yaşar, Mert Arık, Dilek Cesur, Saliha Erdim, Sinan Akyüz, Tufan Gündüz, Oytun Erbaş, and İhsan Süreyya Sırma.
“Samsun Book Fair will be the meeting point for the literary world and book lovers.”
A special "Signature Stand and Work Area" has been created for Samsun-based authors with published works who wish to meet readers. Local writers can apply until October 18; places are limited and will be allocated based on application order and work criteria.
Mayor Doğan emphasized Samsun's cultural richness, noting its two universities and thousands of students. He expressed hope that the fair would become a lasting tradition under the municipality's organization.
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