Argentina marks 40 years of democracy this year, and the Buenos Aires International Book Fair (FILBA) is marking the occasion

FILBA typically attracts 1.2 million visitors, so by far the largest book event in South America, but last year Spain’s Madrid Book Fair pulled in no fewer than 3 million.

If you’re old enough to remember what the musical Evita is about then this 40th anniversary event will mean something. If you’re not, Google it, or if you’re really daring, ChatGPT it. (And don’t tell me ChatGPT is not a verb – it’s only a matter of time.)

The BA Times has a review of the fair’s line-up , but take with a wavering hand the claim that FILBA is the largest book fair in the Spanish-speaking world.

FILBA typically attracts 1.2 million visitors, so by far the largest book event in South America, but last year Spain’s Madrid Book Fair pulled in no fewer than 3 million.

FILBA this year runs April 27 through May 15.

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