18 June 200918 June 2009 Main Posts Big Red Book fair this weekend Jeff Sparrow A reminder that the New International Bookshop takes over Trades Hall this weekend for the annual Big Red Book Fair. Details below: Are you stimulated by Kevin’s package, but lacking the appropriate retail outlet for your consuming passion? The Big Red Book Fair offers an elegant and discreet solution. For one weekend only, this 20 and 21 June, the New International Bookshop fills Trades Hall with a tantalising display of every literary genre imaginable. We’ve got all the usual Leftie stuff PLUS history and politics, Australiana, literature, crime fiction, kids books, travel, art, science, philosophy and so much more… Be there 11am sharp for the Saturday morning rush, or try late Sunday afternoon for some firesale bargains. 11am to 5pm Sat 20 and Sun 21 June Trades Hall, Melbourne Jeff Sparrow Jeff Sparrow is a Walkley Award-winning writer, broadcaster and former editor of Overland. More by Jeff Sparrow Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays First published in Overland Issue 228 24 February 202317 March 2023 Main Posts Final Results of the 2022 Judith Wright Poetry Prize Editorial Team Overland, the judges and the Malcolm Robertson Foundation are thrilled to announce the final results of the 2022 Judith Wright Poetry Prize. First published in Overland Issue 228 24 February 202317 March 2023 Main Posts Final Results of the 2022 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize Editorial Team Overland, the judges and the Malcolm Robertson Foundation are thrilled to announce the final results of the 2022 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize.