The Lifeline's Bookfest that starts today has a total of 1.7 million books, equating to just shy of 40 semi-trailer truck loads of books that have been shipped in especially for the event. Jamie Mackay, General Manager of Lifeline Retail, is with us now to shed some light on the crucial cause behind it.

<p>The Lifeline's Bookfest that starts today has a total of 1.7 million books, equating to just shy of 40 semi-trailer truck loads of books that have been shipped in especially for the event. Jamie Mackay, General Manager of Lifeline Retail, is with us now to shed some light on the crucial cause behind it.</p>

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