There are mysteries, action and adventures, and science fiction. Over on another table there's romance, horror, self-help, satire and drama.

Books of many and varied genres that have been hiding in boxes under the bed, under the staircase and in the garage – books that deserve another thumb through, another reading.

They are books that have been rediscovered by the Mount Lions and Lioness Clubs and will go on sale at their 18th Annual Anniversary Weekend Book Fair starting on Friday (January 26).

Thanks to an overwhelming response from members of the public, they have an exceptional amount of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and puzzles at bargain prices.

The Lions and Lionesses, and anyone they could pull in to help, have been busy collecting, sorting and categorising for months in preparation for another exceptional book fair. And they now have a container full of just books.

On the first day there's always a huge queue of enthusiasts, the keen readers, the bargain hunters, looking for the best of the many bargains available. Book worms also travel long distances each year to find what interests them at the Book Fair.

The children's books that are left over are donated to the local Kiwanis club who arrange to send them to Vanuata to provide much needed reading material for children there.

The Mount Lions and Lioness Clubs Book Fair has become so popular that they now open on a Friday as well. The book fair has been held at the same location for 18 years - the Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park, on the corner of Hull and Maunganui Roads.

The Mount Lions and Lioness Clubs 18th Annual Anniversary Weekend Book Fair is open on Friday, January 26, from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday 27, from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 28, from 9am to 4pm.

Once again, the two clubs appreciate the assistance from the Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit who help with setting up the hall, transporting the books to the tables and packing up afterwards. The clubs also wish to thank the general public for the thousands of donations.

The book fair is a community effort, with every cent paid for a book going back to support many worthwhile causes. Eftpos will be available and you can assist by bringing your own bags for purchases.