Book lovers have turned out in their hundreds for the opening of Lifeline's Spring Bookfair.
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Organiser Matt Heffernan said he expected at least 80 percent of the 200,000 books on offer to sell over the weekend.
A long line formed outside the Lifeline Bookfair at EPIC before the doors opened. Photo: Ross Peake
A comprehensive program of family activities is planned for Saturday and the bargains continue on Sunday.
Richardson's Amber Jarrett was attending her second book fair.
Lifeline Bookfair at EPIC. Photo: Graham Tidy
The ANU Phd student was on the hunt for books for her 18 month old daughter Ruby.
"I want to get her interested in science," she said.
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