Read! Fest is back with a largely online agenda this year, but a no less exciting line-up of more than 60 programmes centred around 12 books and 12 themes. From June 25 to July 18, expect talks and panels by authors such as Elif Shafak of How to Stay Sane in an Age of Division as well as discussions, workshops and activities around books like Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat and Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport. From myths to minimalism, grief to womanhood, Read! Fest will shine a light on the hot button issues that affect our day-to-day lives.
As part of Read! Fest 2021, there will also be an interactive literary trail that will take participants through East Coast Park, West Coast Park and the National Library Building. Borrowing from the festival's theme of Reboot, you will follow The Curious Adventure of the Salaryman on his journey of reinvention. From July 10 to 26, also look out for Big Book Giveaway (BBG) pop-up booths at your nearby public library, where you can pick up pre-loved books totally free of charge. If you want to give back, then do sign up for Read for Books, a charity drive that will donate a book to selected beneficiaries for every 10 individuals who complete 15 minutes of reading.
To get the details on Read! Fest 2021's full programme, visit go.gov.sg/nrm-readfest21.