Dunedin woman and Dutch speaker Jeanette Robinson-Tromop with her Dutch-language finds. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH : Finding a reader for every book

Dunedin primary school pupil Willow Thames reads at the Regent Theatre 24-Hour Book Sale in her pyjamas after being too sick to go to class. : Finding a reader for every book

People crowd the different stalls to find their perfect book. : Finding a reader for every book

Keen readers dig through the mountains of titles for their next read. : Finding a reader for every book

Book sale volunteer Margaret Lindsay shows off her earrings worn specially for the day. : Finding a reader for every book

Dunedin resident Sam Clifford balances the haul of books she picked for herself and her son. : Finding a reader for every book

PhD candidate Mike Thames stocks up on some cheap books to keep him entertained during his studies. : Finding a reader for every book