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Well, celebrate national book lover s day with us at tredyffrin public library any time during open hours on friday, august 9. August 9 th marked national book lovers day, a holiday that admittedly i had no idea existed, but one that im a fan of nonetheless. When we read books, we learn new things, we explore worlds that we havent seen before, and we immerse ourselves into universes that are impossible to exist in real life. Book lovers day 2018 is observed on saturday, november 3, 2018. Participate in a book exchange what better way to celebrate national book. Here are some great books by our faculty for pard readers. There are so many different reasons why we read books. Sinaiticius is a codex representing one of the best witnesses of the septuagint, the greek translation of the. National book lovers day 2019 tredyffrin township libraries. When we heard that august 9th was national book lovers day, we decided we ought to celebrate this literary loving. The holiday tends to accent on the role of impressions in our lives and of our need of them.
While the origins of the day are scarcely known, most of the searches on the internet around the name began between 2006 and 2007. National book lovers day august 9 national day calendar. Just grab an interesting book, find a quiet, cozy place, and crack open the cover. By kathleen parrish national book lovers day is your excuse to find your favorite reading spot and devote friday to enjoying a good book. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles celebrate reading and literature. Holly hanchey director of marketing i am really into memoirs right now, and i finished the latest in my collection of reallife stories in about 24 hours, because i could.
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W e now track nearly 1,500 national days, national weeks and national months. But to truly celebrate it, youve got toyou guessed itread something. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united. National book lovers day is a perfect excuse to make space in your schedule to give your children positive experiences with reading. National book lovers daythings everyone should know. The first celebration is august 9 and the second is the first saturday of november. Breakfast at tiffanys by truman capote takes readers into the life. Celebrating book lovers day in august is pleasurable on the deck, under a shady tree, poolside, or in a cozy hammock. National book lovers day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to spend the day reading an actual book. In this current age of fast moving travel, business, noise, and utility, we arent very good as slowing down and giving ourselves a day to explore the world of reading. Many of us remain fascinated with the manson family murders the first of which took place in the earlymorning hours of august 9, 1969. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in. All those who enjoy reading, book lovers day motivates you to pick up a few new books and start reading it sitting at your favourite corner.
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. August 9th is a day just for bibliophiles national book lovers day. If you are new to the concept of book lovers day, here are a few fun facts about national book lovers day to swing you right into the groove. 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. We cant all be bill gates or barack obama, but we can try. Book lovers day 2017 is observed on saturday, november 4, 2017. Make as many literary references as possible national book lovers day is a day of great expectations. Today, push everything to the side, grab a book youve been wanting to read, get in hammock or reading chair, and enjoy yourself.
For all those who love books, 9 th august is a special date for them because it is national book lover s day. National book lovers day, a day for all those who love to read, is celebrated on aug. Started from carving on stone tablets, the book was designed to make portable the writings and drawings of those that could not carry around stone tablets. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage. On this day, honor all the bookworms and book lovers in your life. Book lover s day encourages you to kick back and relax with a good book. It is the dayoff when every bibliophile or another people who are reliable with editions what are editors or writers can be proud of his or her vocation and tell to another what day is national book lovers day in 2019. Books can prove to be a great friend who can guide you for any situation in your life. As with every other community of similar likes, it only made sense. National book lovers well, also known as the 9th of august is fast coming up. Happy national book lovers day messages and quotes 9 august. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united states. Many people love to read books and for them, it is the time to celebrate the national book lovers day.
Join a book club if youve been considering membership in a book club, theres no better day. Acknowledged annually on august 9, national book lovers day encourages people to celebrate their favorite pieces of literature. If you were asked to name one of the most important books in the world, your first choice isnt likely to be codex sinaiticus. Im celebrating national book lovers day two different ways this year, and id love for you to join me. Book lovers day aka national book lovers day in the united states is celebrated on august 9 every year, an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick. Book lovers day national and international days 2020. But i always thought it was an act of congress to get a national day declared. National book lovers day celebrate reading awesome books.
Gather together and read for national book lovers day. As a diehard reading fan, i welcome any opportunity to celebrate all of the joy and knowledge my love of reading has brought me over the years. Find out what atlanta opera team members are reading, and get inspired to crack open one of their suggestions. Patients at the childrens center rehabilitation hospital recently celebrated national book lovers day. In honor of book lovers day, here are the books our editors loved this year including the book that once boasted a 1,700person waitlist at the new york public library. Its national book lovers dayhere are 7 of our favorites. In honor of national book lovers day on august 9th alltherooms has arranged a list of some of the best places to read around the world. In addition, our research team continues to uncover the origins of existing national days as well as discover new, exciting days for everyone to celebrate.
National book lovers day history, greetings, wishes, and. When we read books, we learn new things, we explore worlds that we havent seen before, and we immerse ourselves into universes that are impossible to exist in real. Congress stopped getting involved in those decisions a while back. The day shown for national book lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. August 9 th celebrates national book lover s day which is designed to encourage people to pick up a book and spend the day reading in monmouths gibraltar nursing home, they have a wellstocked library, so it is easy for any of the family members who live there, to help themselves to a book to read, or if they have limited mobility. National book lovers day activities visit your local library public libraries have been around since the middle ages. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. In honor of book lovers day, here are the books our.
From shaded spots under favorite trees to being tucked away in your warm bed or your. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time. Kids of all ages, as well as adults, can indulge in their love for books and celebrate this special day with some of these fun activities. National book lovers day is actually celebrated twice each year. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick.
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