Shimla to host 7-day book fair at Gaiety theatre from June 13
Shimla, June 11
The historic Gaiety Theatre would host the Shimla Book Fair 2026 from June 13 to 19, bringing together publishers, writers and book lovers from across the country.
The event is being organized by [Forceone Books](https://forceonebooks.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) in collaboration with the Language & Culture Department and the Gaiety Dramatic Society.
Thousands of Hindi and English books from leading publishers and distributors from Delhi, Kolkata, Agra, Lucknow, Panchkula, Solan and Shimla would be displayed and offered for sale during the seven-day fair. Major participants include National Book Trust, Publications Division, Rajpal & Sons, Sasta Sahitya Mandal, Upkar Prakashan and several local authors.
Convener Manoj S. Chandel said the fair aims to promote reading culture and strengthen the connection between publishers and readers. He invited students, families and literature enthusiasts to visit the fair and explore a diverse collection of books.
Forceone Books, which has organized more than 50 book fairs across India over the past two decades, expects the event to emerge as a major literary attraction in the state capital. The organizers have appealed to the public and media to participate in the celebration of literature and culture.
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