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title: "Hong Kong Book Fair Launches an eBook Reading Platform"
locale: "en"
language: "en-HK"
published: "2014-07-18T21:12:33+08:00"
updated: "2026-03-17T23:06:42.840Z"
canonical: "https://accordhk.com/blog/hong-kong-book-fair-launches-an-ebook-reading-platform-265"
---

# Hong Kong Book Fair Launches an eBook Reading Platform

The 2014 Hong Kong Book Fair has opened with a new app, 全城來讀電子書 (Read eBooks Across the City). Jointly launched with 3 Hong Kong, it offers free previews of eBooks published by exhibitors at the 2012 fair on iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones.

## In brief

The 2014 Hong Kong Book Fair and 3 Hong Kong have jointly launched 全城來讀電子書, an app offering free previews of eBooks from 2012 fair exhibitors on iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones to encourage reading.

The 2014 Hong Kong Book Fair has finally opened! This year's fair introduces a new app, 全城來讀電子書 (Read eBooks Across the City). Jointly launched by the Hong Kong Book Fair and 3 Hong Kong, the app is designed for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones. It offers free previews of eBooks published by exhibitors at the 2012 Hong Kong Book Fair to encourage reading among the public.

For details, please visit: http://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/tc/News\_FairNewsPage.aspx?id=2341

## Frequently asked questions

### What app did the 2014 Hong Kong Book Fair introduce?

The fair introduced 全城來讀電子書 (Read eBooks Across the City), an app jointly launched by the Hong Kong Book Fair and 3 Hong Kong to encourage reading.

### Which devices is the app designed for?

The app is designed for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones.

### What can users read for free through the app?

Users can preview eBooks published by exhibitors at the 2012 Hong Kong Book Fair free of charge.