August 9 is national book lovers day, when recognize all the benefits that literature has to offer for all ages. Reading fiction encourages empathy, may help you live longer aug 9, 2016 05. No matter if youre reading from a digital reader like a kindle or a nook, or if you prefer the feel of a hardback in your hands, today is a day to sit back, relax and curl up with a good book. What to read next paperback april 1, 20 by lionel shriver foreword. Happy national book lovers day 100 classics challenge. The day shown for national book lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. That is why it is very important to attract people attention to the published editions.
Book lovers day aka national book lovers day in the us is celebrated on august 9 every year. Whether its an old classic or a short story, reading has a profound impact on our lives. Fifty shades of grey, fifty shades darker, and fifty shades freed there doesnt seem to be a national movie lovers day, but with team fifty hard at work to bring us fifty shades of grey in august 2014, we may need to campaign to start one. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage.
Here is a link to the original article this information came from national book lovers day 2017. On this book lovers day, weve compiled talks that examine all the facets that make books great. Today, join a book club or reread a favorite novel because national book lovers day rocks. Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. Its national book lovers day and now you can bring your much loved stories to life in your home. Following the first screenings of the movie iron man 3 on may 3, national and local comic book stores across the country will host free comic book day 20 on saturday, may 4.
In order to truly appreciate book lovers day, one must only find a story and read it. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our. National book lovers day what is your favorite book. I hope to do more of these book hauls in the future. Celebrating national book lovers day doesnt have to come with a deep commitment to a new book, as there are a number of novels out there that can be read in a single day. In in the event you enjoy unusual thoughts, you might like this post. Free comic book day 20 comes to oakland saturday, may 4. August 9 is national book lovers day, and the perfect occasion to treat yourself or another book lover you know to these terrific books and. Fellow, poet, memoirist, and novelist who passed away in 20. Celebrate national book lovers day with these readinginspired.
Its national book lovers day, and we have one of the coolest bookstores anywhere right on the dallas streetcar line. Our algorithms examine all of the references to national days across social media and updates hourly, with our homepage displaying the current. This is the day to celebrate all the bookworms across the country. Chairs for book lovers heres another unique chair for book lovers. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. In honor of this literary holiday, the editors at amazon.
The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency united states of america. Do you judge a book by its cover, like chip kidd, or get absorbed into a compelling narrative like andrew stanton. In honor of national book lovers day celebrated every year on august 9, heres a roundup of some of the latest and greatest reads in health, food, and wellness. National book lovers day when i first joined ionas team in 20, i was happy to learn so many of.
Today is national book lovers day, so of course we wanted to give a shout out to the three books that brought us all together. Maybe you wish to dive into the unknown with a good mystery, or see magic in a high fantasy setting, or be enthralled in a steamy romance. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united states. One of the fundamental components for learning is through reading. For national book lovers day i bring my contribution with the photo in the profile, hope youll find. When suzy lee wanted a picture book as a child, often her only option was to try to picture the book. To this day when i see someone reading it on the subway i feel a spark of joy. We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lovers day, cheese lovers day, pet lovers day, etc.
Awareness, book lovers day, education, events offcampus, holiday, learning, msum, national, summer 2016, uncategorized august 9, 2016 leave a comment august 9th is national book lovers day. Find your next great read with npr books bestof20 reading guide. August 20 calendar with holidays and celebrations of united states. If you have enough eccentric friends, keep scrolling. National puzzles day january 29 is definitely on our list, as is national stickers day january. Thanks to johannes gutenbergs 15thcentury printing press, anyone, not just royalty, monks or landed gentry, could read and own books. Enter your email address below and receive notifications of new posts by email. I meant to post this on national biscuit day two days ago, but, its never too. While its less practical for retrieving them, i can fit far.
A bizarre calendar coincidence has placed this years national book lovers day squarely on the 50 th anniversary of one of americas most infamous crimes. These simply werent items her family came across every day in the seoul of the 70s. Its a perfect day to meet with a book club, or even start one. Fifty shades of national book lovers day 50 shades movie. For awhile, ive had my books stacked in the shelf cubbies. Her dark humor, her literary lifestyle, her exploration of sexuality, and ultimately her very real grief make this a favorite of mine. Book lovers day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book. To help commemorate the day, i have included my list of the ten best books i have read throughout my life and my reasons. Few things are as universal, as ubiquitous and as transformative. As summer starts to wind down, celebrate national book lovers day august 9 with some great new books. There are so many cute ones worth collecting and scrapbooking to look back on. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day.
National book lovers day on august 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration. Whether a person is an avid reader or not, at some point during the day people will read something, whether its an article, in a magazine or a newspaper, on the internet or a greeting card. In addition to a handpicked selection of books for sale, you will find local craft beer, wine and tapas. The day shown for national book lover day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. The wild detectives is a unique, oneofakind place and a dartable gem, as well that serves as a salon for local bookworms. Its time to pick up your books, give them a big kiss, and wish them a very happy national book lovers day. In researching this day, we found endless references to lovers day. Reading as a child, enjoying the short stories, the long books and the ability to lose yourself in a story so powerful that at the end your asking yourself where to get.
A reading list for national book lovers day business insider. I found a great article and thought i would share it with you all in honor of such a wonderful holiday. Book lovers day facts from the stacks bellevue university. In the united kingdom and ireland, world book day is a charity event in march, held annually on the first thursday and coinciding with the release of special editions. Staff favorites for national book lovers day read them all. Many of us remain fascinated with the manson family murders the first of which took place in the earlymorning hours of august 9, 1969. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. With it being national book lovers day, you should definitely treat yo self. Though it is interesting to underline the fans of reading have their professional day and it is worth to know when is national book lovers day in 2020, a holiday for each publication. Riordan today is national book lovers day, a day that encourages us all to immerse ourselves in a good book. Cookbooks and books about food dandelion and quince. Exploring the wide world of unusual vegetables, fruits, and herbs by michelle mckenzie.
Public libraries have been around since the middle ages. A day for all those who love to read, national book lovers day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book whether it be fiction or nonfiction and read the day away. National book lovers day august 9 national day calendar. Book fair in the olympia exhibition centre on june, 20. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. August 20 calendar of united states of america august. Influenced by the rich heritage of british storytelling greats and their timeless masterpieces. In kensington, maryland, the international day of the book is celebrated with a. National book lovers day posted on august 9, 2016 by mary under american literature, book, books, literature, novel, novels, reading in keeping with the date i have decided to dedicate this post to my favourite book of all time.
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