The 2024 Rotary Te Awamutu Book Fair has bucked the trend and recorded an increase in takings on previous years.
Chief organiser Laurel Smith said they were pleased when last year’s fair made almost $18,000, but while the final tally hasn’t been announced, it is clear the total will be more than $20,000.
“This has been the best Book Fair ever,” said Smith.
![Bargain hunters check out the Book Fair.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KM3WDGQTQFA4VCAHDF5MRYC7SQ.jpg?auth=041aa8f699c872094b93ef0a223de982efee281d1eb30ac180ee047166206536&width=16&height=8&quality=70&smart=true)
“Opening morning was busy as usual, but every day was steady, with no quiet times.”