^_From its humble origins in 1990 at City Hall with just 149 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors, the HONG KONG BOOK FAIR has grown into one of Asia’s most anticipated cultural events. Now held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the fair has become a dynamic convergence of literature, technology, and global storytelling—drawing over a million visitors at its peak and expanding to include thematic zones, art installations, and offsite cultural programs. Its growth mirrors Hong Kong’s rising stature as a hub for cross-border creativity and publishing.

This year, the 35th HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2025, held from July 16 to 22, 2025, welcomed over 770 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, reaffirming its role as a global meeting point for publishers, authors, and readers. With the theme:

“Reading the World ­— Food Culture • Future Living,”

The fair explored how food, memory, and cultural identity shape the stories we tell and the lives we live. More than 620 events unfolded throughout the week, including author talks, literary forums, and culinary-themed book launches. One of the standout exhibitions, “Book a Table: Food for Thought,” featured artist-designed installations in collaboration with international consulates—celebrating the deep connection between storytelling and the shared experience of food. The entire fair served as a rich canvas for publishing houses to present narratives that go beyond the page, capturing both heritage and imagination.

Kravitz & Sons joined this celebration not just to display titles, but to participate in the larger dialogue—how storytelling evolves alongside the world it reflects. Our selections were chosen to spark conversations around memory, identity, innovation, and belonging—conversations that cut across borders and generations. As the fair unfolded amid bustling crowds and global voices, it became clear that HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2025 wasn’t just an exhibition of books; it was a living dialogue between past traditions and future imaginations. We’re proud to be part of that story.

The author, Ronald Jirovec, continues to bring his poetic devotion and spiritual insight in this second volume, staying true to his mission: to glorify God and encourage hearts. A deeply reflective writer with a theologian’s grounding and a pilgrim’s heart, Jirovec writes to edify, provoke thought, and uplift readers through scripture-infused verse. His lyrical lens explores everything from personal struggle to divine triumph.

Poems for Praise, Comfort, and Joy – Volume II expands on the spiritual and emotional journey that began in Volume I. With another powerful collection of 250+ poems, Ronald Jirovec speaks directly to the soul—through warnings, praises, laments, and questions. Each piece invites readers to pause, reflect, and reorient their focus toward what truly matters: God’s truth.

The poetry is unfiltered and personal. You’ll find moments of raw grief and ecstatic joy, theology threaded with storytelling, and an undercurrent of longing for deeper relationship with the divine. Jirovec doesn’t hold back; he dives headfirst into themes of sin, repentance, spiritual warfare, and the eternal hope that anchors faith.

If Volume I was a call to spiritual awareness, Volume II is a call to action. It continues to explore the complexities of being human while urging readers to seek purpose and redemption. The poetic tone shifts frequently—from prophetic and thunderous to soft and introspective—proving once again that faith is not static but deeply lived.

Its place at the HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2025 is not just deserved—it’s necessary. In an event themed around “Food Culture • Future Living,” this book offers spiritual food. It feeds the spirit with hard truths and deep encouragement, and reminds us that future living begins with eternal anchoring.

Find your copy of Poems for Praise, Comfort, and Joy – Volume II at the Kravitz & Sons booth or online store—where faith finds its poetic rhythm.