Some are steeped in tradition, while others may be wacky, quirky, unique, special or simply different holidays. National book lovers day district of columbia public library. If so, please visit us and complete a photography release form. This conversation group was moderated by donna wells, assistant director, southeastern baptist theological seminary library, and jennifer ulrich, technical services librarian, eastern mennonite university. I know one thing i have in common with most of my readers is the love of reading. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united states. Well take any excuse to celebrate our love of the written word, and this weekends national book lovers day gives us a great one. Embrace the excitement and authentic analog nostalgia of those scholastic book fair days and find something new to. The most amazing libraries in the us to celebrate national. Since 1891, seattle public library has grown from a single reading room in pioneer square to a worldclass library system with 27 locations across the city. February is national library lovers month looking for a warm and friendly place to come in from the cold that many of us are experiencing this winter. A pi day pie from reillys bakery in biddeford at biddeford high school in biddeford, me on friday, march, 2015.
We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lovers day, cheese lovers day, pet lovers day, etc. The book lovers calendar offers insightful recommendations for readers of all interests. Aug 15, 2015 author nat days posted on august 15, 2015 august 14, 2018 categories august one thought on august 9th book lovers day pingback. Book lovers day national and international days 2020.
W e now track nearly 1,500 national days, national weeks and national months. Book lovers day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book book reading is a great hobby. Book lover s day in partnership with the friends of carroll county public library, this event features a panel of national authors and book signings. However you punctuate it, today is a day for those who love to read. Aug 09, 2015 a book lovers paradise tucked away in a garage in chennai. January january read more real list of national days. Reading and sharing good books is a big part of what we love in the boxes and booze household. Aug 05, 2015 coming at it from either direction, youre bound to benefit from visiting some of these web pages as we approach book lovers day 2015 on sunday, august 9.
This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles celebrate reading and literature. National book lovers day is august 9 th and it is an exciting event. February is national library lovers month government. Summer reads for national book lovers day from the minister of culture updated jan 11, 2019. Complete with the opportunity to win some great books. Im not sure which nation is celebrating national book lovers day today, but being a book lover i decided to celebrate it regardless. Book lovers day 2019 is observed on saturday, november 2, 2019 book lovers day 2020 is observed on saturday, november 7, 2020 wondering where we find all of these days, or if they re even real.
Aug 24, 2015 the national confectioners association is behind national candy corn day october 30 and the national mustard museum sponsors national mustard day august 1. To show your appreciation for national library lovers month, why not visit your local library or check out a library book online libraries provide books, daily newspapers, periodicals, and many online web services to meet your needs. It is especially designed for book clubs, book discussion groups, and current or future book club members. In honor of national book lover s day, from now until sunday, august, 2016, i am giving away free copies of the first installment of my ya christian fantasy series, the carnelian legacy. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. Since ive already read these books multiple times my goal was to start a new book to celebrate book lovers. National book lovers day august 9 national day calendar. Its slightly different from the recent national book lovers day, which is really more inclusive and easier since youre not required to actually read the book on that day, just love it. Weve discussed the havana club daiquiri and the old cuban, two incredible drinks. National day calendar is the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique national days.
Our ongoing celebration of the library of congress national book festival continues with childrens author linda sue park discussing her picture book nyas long walk. Love, death, madness, and the creation of rogets thesaurus. Reaching for a good book it was recently national book lovers day aug 9, which surely deserves a mention. Aug 09, 2015 august 9 is national book lovers day or book lovers day or book lovers day take your pick. Aug 09, 20 did you all know that today is national book lovers day. I remember the first time i read jane austens pride and. Nov 09, 2015 about chris and from one book lover chis is an avid reader and loves books and will discuss just about any book or bookarticle about books. Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. The book lovers pageaday calendar 2018 workman publishing on. Check out your local stores for possible discounts and then enjoy as much time as you can with a great read.
We asked some of our staff members to share their favorite childrens book, and wed like to know what yours is, too. While there is no official founder nor is national book lovers day an official national holiday it is still an awesome event. I cannot imagine what life would be like if i didnt know how to read. Make sure to pop on over to check out all of the other blogs participating. In honor of national book lovers day, we wanted to share 10 books from the contemporary religious literature session at the 2016 atla annual conference. Exuding tranquillity and peacefulness, they feel like they are a universe unto themselves, and can make perfect stops on any trip. The ladies over at moda fabrics have put together a fun quilty event to celebrate. To show your appreciation for national library lovers month, why not visit your local library or check out a library book online. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. Its slightly different from the recent national book lovers day, which is really more inclusive and easier since youre not required to actually read the. Although national book lovers day is officially on the ninth, some people observe this holiday on the first saturday of november and thats. How to celebrate national book lovers day book oblivion. Each year august 9th marks national book lovers day in the us, a holiday. February is national library lovers month government book talk.
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. Tessa mayben program assistant director, oklahoma city, ok. 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. I seem to enjoy celebrating these contrived national days and this one is hard to pass up.
That is why it is very important to attract people attention to the published editions. In researching this day, we found endless references to lovers day. Just like people, books come in a wide range of personalities. National book lovers day published by tracey minzenmayer leave your thoughts. In order to truly appreciate book lovers day, one must only find a story and read it.
Red nose day is the brainchild of a global charity and debuted in 2015. For book lovers day and the book puzzle box, lets appreciate the. August 9 is national book lovers day little rock culture. Everyones favorite gilmore girl would love to celebrate national book lovers day. The 11floor building contains an innovative books spiral, a 275seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. 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 apart and for the whole its family in the world. Texas tech librarians discuss favorite books for national. In honor of national book lovers day, from now until sunday, august, 2016, i am giving away free copies of the first installment of my ya christian fantasy series, the carnelian legacy.
What better way to celebrate book lovers day on august 9 than by reading a book with your little ones. To celebrate book lovers day seriously, its a national holiday, im not making this up i thought i would share some of my favorite photography books. 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. About chris and from one book lover chis is an avid reader and loves books and will discuss just about any book or bookarticle about books. Get 30% off the ultimate back to school combo with the book icon at mabels labels this post contains affiliate links and i will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. Have you forgotten the joys of crinkly plastic dust jackets and the comforting. Public libraries have been around since the middle ages. Plus james boices dark and engrossing basketball novel mvp and michael. Looking for a warm and friendly place to come in from the cold that many of us are experiencing this winter.
Aug 08, 2015 august 9, 2015 national book lovers day. 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. In order to take advantage of this amazing offer, just go to my website and submit your info. Nov 06, 20 there was national days for just about everyone and everything, a list of todays holidays and national days.
Book lovers day is celebrated on august 9 every year. The new central library at fourth avenue opened in may 2004. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. At last count or estimate, really, i had about 500 books in my home, spread across six shelves, one cabinet, one table, and three rooms. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. Celebrate book lovers day with these treats usa today. A tale for the time being, frankenslam, frankenstein, geothe, john milton, mary shelley, national book lovers day, paradise lost, plutarchs lives, ruth ozeki, the sufferings of young werther. In addition to book lovers day, it happens to be national rum day as well aug 16. Book lovers day and bedtime reading august 7, 2015 by joanne p august 9th is national book lovers day us and to celebrate casper, a mattress company who offers to read their customers bedtime stories, has asked us to share our favourites. Today i celebrated by carrying my book, the heretics daughter by kathleen kent, with me in my purse. Well, lets be honesti celebrate it almost every day anyways, if celebrate implies that we should go read a book. National book lovers day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to spend the day reading an actual book. National book lovers day is about those who love reading and the things that make reading so fun for them.
Book lovers day aka national book lovers day in the us is celebrated on august 9 every year. It is set aside to encourage you to kick back and relax with a great book. Some bore you tears, and some become lifelong friends. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day.
Crime fiction and history come together in a murder on the appian way, steven saylors lively novel set in ancient rome. Aug 07, 2015 favorites include to kill a mockingbird, my life in france and the green mile. 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. August 9 is a very special day for libraries because its national book lovers day. By the way, i couldnt find out who decided that august 9 or a sunday are good choices for such a day, but in my view any day is improved by contact with a beloved or inspiring book.
Aug 09, 2015 sunday, august 9, 2015 national book lovers day posted by. Posted jul 15, 2015 by michael heaton, the plain dealer. Tessa mayben program assistant director, oklahoma city, ok favorite book. Despite their pervasiveness i rarely get to spend as much time with them as id like to, and often have to purposefully set aside the time to do soand what better time is.
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