“My name is Molly. I’m from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, but we moved to Hyderabad in 2020 because of my father’s transfer. Right now, I’m pursuing 11th grade, specialising in Commerce and Entrepreneurship at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Jubilee Hills.

This is my second time visiting the Hyderabad Book Fair. My sister is a big book lover—she’s into literature and stories. I’m more into fashion and trends, but I still enjoy coming here. There’s something inspiring about being surrounded by books and people who love reading.

Today, my sister and I bought a few books. She picked up some novels, and I found a couple related to fashion and styling. It’s exciting to find books that match your interests. Even though I’m not a regular reader, I love how events like these encourage everyone to explore something new.

I hope to keep coming back every year. My sister and I are already excited to start reading what we got. And I certainly feel that the book fairs like these are a great reminder of how important it is to keep stories and culture alive in our lives.”