The largest floating bookshop in the world docks in Valletta

Good news for all local bookworms - the world’s largest floating book fair berthed at the Valletta Waterfront on Tuesday afternoon. The sound of drums and cheer could be heard as the 132m long ship entered the harbour, where it will remain until the end of the month. Open to the public from July 13, Logos Hope’s onboard book fair offers over 5,000 books covering a wide range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies, cookery, arts, languages, and faith.  Crew members of Logos Hope cheered and waved as the ship entered the Valletta harbour. Photo: Jonathan BorgThe ship will also host educational activities on board. 

It was last in Malta 12 years ago, in September 2010, when around 30,000 visitors were welcomed up the gangways. The 300 crew members, from the captains to the chefs, are all volunteers and come from over 60 nations. On July 30, they will host a 'Meet the World' event on board that includes dancing and music from across the globe. It is operated as part of a faith-based non-profit organisation, GBA, based in Germany. “The ship and crew’s mission is to spread knowledge, help, and hope,” Logos Hope project operator Rachel Wadsworth told Times of Malta. She...