On this book lovers day, weve compiled talks that examine all the facets that make books great. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Book lovers day is a perfect day for the peoples who love to read books. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. Celebrate book lovers day with these literary holiday. Here are three of our favorite film adaptations to honor this holiday. For someone who absolutely loves to read this is new to me. By the end of the year i still have a handful of pages of books for the future. National book lovers day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to spend the day reading an actual book. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time. August 9 is national book lovers day, when recognize all the benefits that literature has to offer for all ages.
My love affair with books began before i could read. Texas book festival 2011 the texas book festival headlines a funfilled weekend in austin with its annual twoday gathering of literary authors and lovers of the written word. Whether its an old classic or a short story, reading has a profound impact on our lives. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. Book lovers day it turns out there really is a celebratory day for everything yes, were still enjoying yesterdays international cat day moment, and 9 august is no exception. Book lovers calendar for 2012 calendar day to day calendar. Now, bookstalls and flower stands sprout up along the rambla, a twomile stretch. Then again, for book lovers, every day is national book lovers day.
In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our. Focus features released the film theatrically in august 2011. Book lovers day is celebrated on august 9 every year. Two other daily calendars christmas presents werent worth turning the page, so more than two months into the new year, i found a copy of the book lovers pageaday calendar and finally am back to checking it every day. This would be perfect to carry books, groceries, or anything else you need to get from one place or another. So in honor of national book lovers day, here are a. Visit a used bookstore or thrift store together to purchase a couple of books for your grandchild. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick. Book lovers day aka national book lovers day in the us is celebrated on august 9 every year.
Whenever i need to find a book to read i go to my book lovers calendar and within a few dayspages i find a great read. Oct 14, 2017 the book that made her seriously famous, the pulitzer prizewinning 2011 novel a visit from the goon squad, had a chapter made up of powerpoint slides. Artist raghava kk debuts his new ebook at tedglobal 2011. This day encourages you to find a good spot where you can relax, read the book that you want, and make the day well spent on. Workmans book lovers calendars available to altaff members at more than 80 percent off. Have a party where they come dressed as a character from a book or as the books author. Staff get involved by decorating their libraries and choosing books, while community members take the opportunity to thank library staff and share their love of books and reading. After spending the night together on the night of their college graduation dexter and emma are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. Wed, august 9, 2017 thats right, today is book lovers day, and you know the free library wouldnt miss the chance to celebrate.
Celebrate book lovers day today by showing some love for classic childhood books that became imax films. The plot concerns the spread of a virus transmitted by fomites, attempts by medical researchers and public health. Its ensemble cast includes marion cotillard, bryan cranston, matt damon, laurence fishburne, jude law, gwyneth paltrow, kate winslet, and jennifer ehle. Book lovers day is celebrated on august 9 of every year. Event facebook banner template from book releases to book lovers day, spread the word about the event with this customizable event facebook banner template. I was fascinated with all books, at that time i just enjoyed the beautiful pictures or. A book lovers diary is a welcome companion during forays to libraries and bookstores when the titles of books wanted can vanish from memory. Meghan daniels, left, takes a break from volunteering at the festival to flip through the books on sale under the barnes and noble tent.
A handmade book purse is the perfect gift idea for any woman, especially a teen that is looking for a way to stand out among her friends. Im 21 years old, residing in the big apple but vicariously living my life through young adult fiction. This day is a day where we can mark our academic journey one year at a time. 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. Posts about book lovers day written by bluemountainecards. Apr 23, 2011 this became a part of the celebrations of the saint georges day in catalonia, where it has been traditional since the medieval era for men to give roses to their lovers and since 1925 for the woman to give a book in exchange. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources.
One, the response to the last few chapters has been massive, and amazing. This is an easy holiday to celebrate just grab a book and spend some quality time together. Book lovers day facts from the stacks bellevue university. If you like books at all, then celebrate book lovers day with me. Wish a happy book lovers day, from one book lover to another. Its book lovers day and if you are looking to celebrate by planning a literary holiday, check out some ways to combine a passion for books and travel. Book lovers day was the motivation for a trip to the library yes and buying some of my own plus creating a memory game for handson fun. It means a lot, and thank you to those that nommed and voted. The wine lover s 2011 pagea day calendar macneil, karen on. The art of brew mastering, ali baba and 1001 ways to kill troops. To help you get ready to celebrate, we thought wed curate a reading list about the very best things in the world. At last count or estimate, really, i had about 500 books in my home, spread across six shelves, one cabinet, one. Tales of bookworms, bookstores, writers of books, books within books, banned books, bookbinders, book collectors, book critics, book clubs, classic books, secret books, books in space, magical books.
Its ensemble cast includes marion cotillard, matt damon, laurence fishburne, jude law, gwyneth paltrow, kate winslet, bryan cranston, jennifer ehle, and sanaa lathan. Morgan s lyrical debut novel exploring love and bereavement. Perhaps you want to give him something he can read with the kids. Top 25 book youtube channels for book lovers book vloggers. Loved this list, weve had one quite like it between me and my. National book lovers day is not just one day a year where we can revel in the words and pages of authors and characters we loveit is a lifestyle. Aug 09, 2011 the book lovers, and you know who you are, never quite get over the thrill of winding their way through the stacks, wondering just which one will be the most exquisite, which one will be chocolate decadence. Celebrate literacy with all your book loving friends. Its a perfect day to meet with a book club, or even start one. The book lovers day is a special day for all the bibliophiles out there or those who enjoy reading books. Organized by the library of congress with honorary cochairs president barack obama and first lady michelle obama, the 2011 event featured presentations and book signings by more than 100 of our nations bestselling authors, illustrators and poets including toni. Even though we all have different taste in books, i notice that we are all readers. A couple of years ago i wrote about my love of books but my lack of reading, and i actually changed my life to fit in more reading daily. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles celebrate reading and literature.
National book lovers daythings everyone should know. You can find bookish podcasts, pictures of books, and memes that describe the reading life. Biz adams would rather be a news photographer than a socialite and goes to work as a gal friday in a newsroom. Amazon gift card lets start december off right with the one thing that you could give any book lover an amazon gift card. Speaking about the date of the dayoff, it is honored annually and falls on august the 9th. Book heart by silkegb according to twitter and a number of misc. Spend quality time with a good book on book lovers day. The wine lovers 2011 pageaday calendar calendar day. So feel free to curl up with your favorite read, or visit a bookstore. Estimated 200,000 attend 2011 library of congress national. I dont know if you know this or not, savvy readers, but national book lovers day is coming up on august 9th.
If you are a book lover yourself, then honour yourself to some quality reading time. Hornsby library patrons had a fabulous morning on february 14th with 700 people helping us celebrate library lovers day, the launch of the national year of reading and the launch of our new elibrary page and digital eaudiobooks. A book lovers diary is a journal for noting personal discoveries from the books read and recording the books on a wish list. I personally like to read a little of everything, and i definitely wear out my library card. Where one burns books, one will, in the end, burn people. Celebrate and honor all the middle children in your life. I found a great article and thought i would share it with you all in honor of such a wonderful holiday.
On this day, honour all the readers and book lovers in your life. The book lovers pageaday calendar 2018 calendar august 3, 2017. With an amazon card the possibilities are endless a new kindle, kindle accessories, ebooks for your kindle, books, magazine subscriptions, bookmarks, reading lights, etc. Men out of uniform, a sexy contemporary anthology featuring three novellas of erotic surrender, and a touch of crimson, the launch book in sylvias new paranormal romance trilogy, both release today. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. But now publishers are actively promoting the valentines day book and it feels like murky waters. Book tote by story snuggles todays gift idea is another perfect one for any book lover a handmade book tote by story snuggles. This is a special day for all the bookworms out there. Few things are as universal, as ubiquitous and as transformative. World book day world book day is a registered charity. The film series following the book is no different.
The librarian of basra reminds both children ages four through eight and adults just how lucky we are to have safe libraries at our disposal. It was adapted by david nicholls from his 2009 novel of the same name. Jul 15, 2011 every day, book lovers offers a new recommendation for a pageturning book. Now again, im generating lists of books i want to read, of books to give as gifts, and of books to suggest to friends. An estimated 200,000 booklovers gathered on the national mall this weekend for the firstever twoday national book festival. Speed read dating a mini book club where people sit and talk oneonone about what they are reading is also taking off across the states libraries. May 23, 2018 17 fathers day gifts for book lovers may 23, 2018 book love 0 comments jenna homen.
Heres to a marvelous day of celebrating our favorite. Curl up on your couch with a cup of hot tea and take yourself on a great adventure with your favorite book. Stories for book lovers fiction that celebrates books. Check out our gift guide for dear old dad, and browse even more picks on our website. We are also fortunate to have people like alia, librarians who care passionately about books. Send in a photo of what being a book lover means to you and you may just. Wellorganized and practical, this book features separate sections for. Dear settlers, celebrate book lovers day with the rest of the bibliomaniacs by sharing the books your settlers are reading. The book lovers, and you know who you are, never quite get over the thrill of winding their way through the stacks, wondering just which one will be. Texas book festival 2011 collective vision photoblog for. Jillian kalonick philadelphia the association of library trustees, advocates, friends and foundations altaff, a division of the american library association, makes book lovers pageaday calendars, published by workman, available to its members at a greatly reduced price.
Every night i flick on my bedside lamp, take out the book i am reading currently my nose is buried 23 the way through the chamber of secrets. Book lovers day is the perfect opportunity to curl up, get lost in a book, and escape the stress and hectic nature of life. Book lover s 2011 pagea day calendar workman publishing on. Channel your inner couch potato and be as lazy as you can. With anne hathaway, jim sturgess, patricia clarkson, tom mison. At science naturally we love books yearround, especially books about science and math.
You waited with great anticipation, wondering just how it would feel when you first entered the room. Pitch a tent in your backyard or family room and read a book in the dark using a flashlight. The plot concerns the spread of a virus transmitted by respiratory droplets and fomites, attempts by medical researchers and public health officials to. Spartanburg, sc wspa you have the perfect excuse to stay in and read a book today, its national book lovers day. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. I enjoyed the 1930s new york setting and the work relationship biz develops with a seasoned reporter as they solve a murder. We at hpb naturally love books and love that our customers love books. In honor of such a momentous occasion, our staff shared what a perfect day of reading looks like to them, and were inspired. One day is a 2011 britishamerican romantic tragedy film directed by lone scherfig, and starring anne hathaway and jim sturgess. Book lovers pageaday calendar 2009 calendar day to. Its book lovers day so why wait until christmas eve. If you are anything like most blogthings fans, i bet you do.
Those who believe that there are no coincidences will ironically note that tisha bav and book lovers day overlap this year tisha bav 2011 is therefore a time to especially remember these unfortunately accurate words of henrich heine. Dont miss our free shipping offer for book lovers day only. Share this book lovers day card with every book lover. I hope everyone will use library lovers month to thank those who, every day, protect our treasures, our books. One day, gat2 dula, the ruler of the kingdom of bay, came to the talipapa to while away the hours. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day.
Pick up your copies at a bookstore near you or your favorite etailer. But who says that today is national book lovers day. Yes, august 9th has been designated as a very special day, so to all you lovers of books, have a very happy day celebrating. On this day, honor all the bookworms and book lovers in your life.
August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book, or five, and spend the day reading. Here is a link to the original article this information came from national book lovers day 2017. Celebrate book lovers day with these treats usa today. Notwithstanding the above, there is an international book lovers organization which tends to inform the population of the world when is international book lovers day in 2020 and every year. Contagion is a 2011 american thriller film directed by steven soderbergh. Jul 2011 location missouri, usa posts 250 world zeus. Rowlings harry potter series is among the most recognizable book titles to date.
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