to promote a new book

DEFINITION

To engage in promotional activity for a new book.

ETYMOLOGY

• The Mandarin term “打书” is derived from the term “打歌”, which is used in Taiwan to describe the activities involved in promoting a new album, including publicity and sales events. The term subsequently spread to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Mainland China.
• The term “打” has various meanings, one of which means “to be engaged in a specific activity or work”. Hence, the term “打书” means to be engaged in promotional activities for a new book.

SAMPLE SENTENCE

Denon Lim also believes that authors should change with the times, and engage with the public to promote their books with their publishers. In the Internet age, social media provides an excellent opportunity for authors to do so. (Lianhe Zaobao, 23/05/2017).