Calling all bibliophiles, lovers of books in print and digital formats, nerds of the written word, fans of bending (but not breaking) stitched spines, August 9 is National Book Lovers Day!
Since this observance is all about sharing the love of reading and practicing that love in whatever way you enjoy best, we at the library encourage you and other patrons to read in the fashion of your fancy. If it’s sitting at a table at your local library, come on down and visit us. If it’s taking a leisurely walk and listening to a book through your earbuds, that’s great, too. On a train, bus, boat, or plane... At a coffee shop or park bench... In a favorite comfy chair or late at night with the bedcovers over your head... All reading styles always go but especially on National Book Lovers Day!
And fear not, if you are at a loss for what to read, checkout some fun suggestions from the below lists. Or peruse our library stacks or a “Staff Picks” display. And if you still need a little help deciding, send us a message or give us a call. And if you don’t like the book you picked, that’s okay! Put it down. There’s always another waiting to be read that might suit you more.
Books About Books
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore
Novels About Books and the Writing of Books
Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter
And more!
Writers can never seem to get enough of writing about themselves just as bibliophiles can’t seem to stop adding more to their reading lists.
Confession: While drafting this blog, I added two more books to my stacks.
Enjoy, everyone.
Contributed by Sarah Broderick, Community Library Specialist
Sources:
https://usprogram.gatesfoundation.org/news-and-insights/articles/celebrating-national-book-lovers-day
https://www.fulcolibrary.org/blogs/post/national-book-lovers-day/
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