Book fair, exhibitions

Readers can find new books themed on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at Shenzhen Library until Nov. 30.

You can read Shenzhen stories at an exhibition featuring local writers’ books at the 24-Hour Book Bar in Shenzhen Book City CBD Store until Nov. 20, and view Hong Kong books at an exhibition at Shenzhen Library until Dec. 8.

Hong Kong Sino United Publishing (Holdings) Ltd. is holding a book binding and design exhibition at Shenzhen Book City CBD Store until Nov. 30.

And avid readers don’t forget to buy some discounted books at the Fourth Shenzhen Book Fair at Shenzhen Book City CBD Store until Nov. 20.

Venue 1: Shenzhen Library, Futian District (深圳图书馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

Venue 2: Shenzhen Book City CBD Store, Futian District (深圳书城中心城)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

Chinese-language talks

• Locals who are interested in music, movie and pop culture in Shenzhen and Hong Kong should not miss a talk.

Time: 7-9 p.m., Nov. 18

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit A

• Art lovers can learn about museums and galleries in Shenzhen and Hong Kong at a talk featuring Hong Kong Palace Museum director Louis Ng.

Time: 2:30-5 p.m., Nov. 19

Venue: Pingshan Art Museum (坪山美术馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

• Readers can get inspiration at a literature-themed talk featuring Lu Xun Literature Prize winner Cai Dong.

Time: 2:30-5 p.m., Nov. 26

Venue: North Zone, Shenzhen Book City CBD Store, Futian District (深圳书城中心城北区)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D