The Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025 (FILSD 2025) is making waves at the Juan Pablo Duarte Cultural Plaza, drawing unprecedented attendance and fostering a spirit of literary enthusiasm. Honoring historian Frank Moya Pons, the event, which continues until October 5, has brought together 39 national publishers, 24 international exhibitors, and numerous participants across 15 themed pavilions, three conference halls, two auditoriums, and 123 exhibition spaces. This year’s guest of honor, the Latin American Network of Literary Fairs and Festivals, has significantly enhanced cultural exchange between Dominican and international writers and publishers. Among the most popular attractions is the El Rincón del Libro Pavilion, featuring 20 traditional booksellers offering both new and used titles. Visitors have shown a keen interest in self-help bestsellers such as Robert Greene’s *The 48 Laws of Power* and James Clear’s *Atomic Habits*, while works by Dominican authors like Juan Bosch and Joaquín Balaguer continue to captivate readers. Younger audiences have been drawn to timeless classics like *The Diary of Anne Frank* and works by renowned authors Paulo Coelho, Isabel Allende, and Mario Vargas Llosa. Booksellers are optimistic about even larger crowds during the weekend. The fair also places a strong emphasis on children’s and young adult literature, with 91 schools and over 10,500 students participating in a single day, underscoring its commitment to fostering a love for reading from an early age. Alongside more than 600 scheduled activities, highlights include the National Visual Arts Biennial exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art and the Bonolibro program, which distributed 21,000 free books last year.
Santo Domingo International Book Fair draws crowds with vibrant cultural program
