As the 27th Santo Domingo International Book Fair draws to a close, organizers, bookstore owners, and publishers are celebrating a successful event marked by robust attendance and a renewed public interest in reading. The Reading Walk Pavilion, a focal point of the fair, saw a steady stream of visitors, including families, students, and individuals of all ages, exploring a diverse array of books ranging from children’s literature to self-help guides and historical works. Notably, young readers emerged as the dominant demographic, eagerly seeking out trending titles popularized on social media. Among the standout bestsellers was the young adult novel ‘The King’s Perfume,’ which sold out across most bookstores by yesterday morning. While self-help books experienced a slight decline in demand compared to previous years, classics like ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad,’ ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,’ and ‘Atomic Habits’ continued to attract readers. Despite initial disruptions caused by rain, bookstore owners expressed satisfaction with overall sales and optimism about the younger generation’s growing enthusiasm for literature.