KL Alternative Bookfest 2023 set to bring indie books and readers together


Independent bookshop Tokosue makes a return to this year's KL Alternative BookFest at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

The Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest 2023 (KLAB) is set to turn Central Market in Kuala Lumpur into a wonderland for book lovers from Feb 23-26.

This is the 14th edition of KLAB, which has championed local independent publishers, and also supported mini art events and film scene/archival programmes through the years.

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