According to an october 23, 2012 pew research center study titled younger americans reading and library habits, more than 8 in 10 americans between 16 and 29 have read a book in the last year. When it comes to online content, it can appear easy to build. Great american smokeout third thursday in november have a bad day day. November 2020 official, fun, crazy and bizarre holidays. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. Check out your local stores for possible discounts and then enjoy as much time as you can with a great read. Jan 08, 2018 11 literary holidays you need to add to your calendar if youre a booklover. Aug 09, 2016 observed each year on august 9, and sometimes on the first saturday in november bibliophiles get to celebrate on national book lovers day. August 9, 2020 book lovers day is an unofficial holiday dedicated to reading that is celebrated on august 9 each year.
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. Here are some suggestions for environmentally themed books. National days in august national and international days 2020. Book lovers day seeks to encourage reading on the traditional printed medium, the book.
Today is national book lovers day, sorry 50 shades of. National book lovers day is an important celebration in reading. This monthbymonth literary holiday calendar will ensure you never miss an important date in the world of literature. While there is no official founder nor is national book lovers day an official national holiday it is still an awesome event. This book blew me away when i was 12, that one shook me like an earthquake when i was 17, and these other two, read consecutively, were all i could think of for months when i was. Whether its an old classic or a short story, reading has a profound impact on our lives. We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lovers day, cheese lovers day, pet lovers day, etc. Calendar of book related holidays build your library. Now before you get too confused, there are two book lovers days in the year. National psychiatric technician appreciation day national koolaid day. For those of us who recognize the holiday, it is a time to bond with fellow book fans over struggles like when a movie version of a book is completely wrong or how you cry a little inside when someone tells you.
November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special days by. Once sponsored by the national book federation, it is now a nationally celebrated holiday encouraging book lovers and avid readers to celebrate how they see fit. Oct 31, 2012 turkey day may be the main event in the secondtolast month of the year, but there are plenty of unusual holidays to fill your november days with celebration. National book lovers day happy national book lovers day. World book day was designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. Traffic directors day nov 2 except if it falls on a weekend, then its the following monday.
Today, all bookworms are encouraged to snuggle up with a book be it a new mystery or an old favorite and enjoy. World book day is an annual event which takes place on april 23rd in most places around the world and on the first thursday in march in the united kingdom. Its a perfect day to meet with a book club, or even start one. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency. To be completely honest, this is probably the best holiday of the year.
This saturday marks the most important personal holiday for hundreds of bookworms across the country. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time. In researching this day, we found endless references to lovers day. Michigan memorial national book lovers day facebook.
Many of us remain fascinated with the manson family murders the first of which took place in the earlymorning hours of august 9, 1969. Grow organic by doug oster tomatoes garlic basil by doug oster a gardeners journal by doug oster a gardeners notebook by doug oster. This day was established to encourage people to get engaged with literature and to promote not only reading but also publishing. Celebrate national book lovers day with these reading. November national childrens book week third week of november november 30 steal this book day. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. The origin and creator national book lovers day is unknown, notes national day calendar. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special days. 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. Book lovers day national and international days 2020. Aug 09, 20 national book lovers day is an important celebration in reading. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day.
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. With these short quotes for book lovers, celebrate 9 th august, 2019 in a more special way. A calendar of book holidays to celebrate reading all year long. It originated as national book lovers day in the united states and has since spread across the world. If you cant get through a day without picking up a book, then august 9 is the day for you. Book lover s day giphy you have probably heard of national book lovers day before, but to be honest, there arent many literary holidays in august, and this one is truly one of my favorites. National book lovers day what is your favorite book. Aug 09, 20 national book lovers day by corey published august 9, 20 updated august 8, 20 did you all know that today is national book lovers day. August 9 is national book lovers day, when recognize all the benefits that literature has to offer for all ages. November 17 use less stuff day thursday before thanksgiving november 19 gettysburg address day. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united. Book lovers day is celebrated on august 9 every year.
Or if indulging is more your style, its also wine tasting day and doughnut appreciation day not to be confused with the other national doughnut day in june. The day shown for national book lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. Aug 08, 2019 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. Young readers day second tuesday of month november 11. Aug 09, 2016 national book lovers day happy national book lovers day. Today is national book lovers day, sorry 50 shades of grey. Read about how the everyday decisions we make affect our planet. This day celebrating the written word comes only once a year on august 9th. Celebrate your loved one on national book lovers day with a personalized bookmark that allows you to keep their memory with you while you get lost in a great story.
Share these book lovers day wishes, funny book lover quotes and birthday quotes for book lovers with your family and friends on facebook, whatsapp, instagram etc. August 9th is probably recognized a little more than the first. Public libraries have been around since the middle ages. November 4th national book lovers day unboxing the bizarre. Complete with the opportunity to win some great books. World book day in 20202021 when, where, why, how is. Every night were home, and even most every night when were on vacation, part of our routine is reading books.
Lovers day is also known as national lovers day in the us. The origins of book lovers day are unclear, but thats a common occurrence with unofficial holidays. National book lovers day is celebrated each year on august 9 and sometimes on the first saturday in november. Reading a book can stimulate your mind, reduce stress, and help you acquire knowledge. This date came about after serious thought and lengthy discussion to ensure that we were making the best decision for all. Brazilians for example, celebrate lovers day, also called dia dos namorados, on june 12.
Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. Observed each year on august 9, and sometimes on the first saturday in november bibliophiles get to celebrate on national book lovers day. National book lovers day is about those who love reading and the things that make reading so fun for them. So find out what your local schools, libraries, and literary organizations are doing to celebrate and get involved. Some countries have their own versions of lovers day. National book lovers day is also a great excuse to give. Day first weekday in october october 12 cookbook launch day. National adoption day saturday before thanksgiving world hello day. 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. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles celebrate reading and literature.
Saturday was national book lovers day, so here are 12 books. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency united states of america. Book lovers day august has always been observed annually on the first saturday of november and annually on august 9th. The ladies over at moda fabrics have put together a fun quilty event to celebrate. Build a blanket fort, crack open a hardcover and call in sick to work tuesday its national book lovers day. Aug 09, 2018 august 9th, 2018, is national book lovers day. To celebrate national book lovers day, we are giving away the te ata. Reading books is easier on eyes than reading on electronic devices. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special.
Celebrate book lovers day august 9 nonstop celebrations. Our algorithms examine all of the references to national days across social media and updates hourly, with our homepage displaying the current. Read stories about environmental justice, climate change, and women in science and technology. Whether you like classic literature, popular fiction, romance, horror or another genre doesnt matter. 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. That is why it is very important to attract people attention to the published editions. Did you all know that today is national book lovers day. And we dont just celebrate the ones that deal with food though those are certainly fun. Below are a couple of our favorite caricatures weve done for bookworms. National stress awareness day first wednesday in november. In kensington, maryland, the international day of the book is celebrated with a. 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.
Happy national book lovers day messages and quotes 9 august. Special days and observances in november the spruce. Were really starting to get into celebrating the national calendar days. How britain fell in love with lady chatterley after a sensational trial, the courts cleared the way for the controversial novel lady chatterleys lover to go on sale in britain, causing a stampede. Literary holidays to celebrate all year long 2020 5 minute librarian. The wars over, but dont get too excited it was the war to end all wars that came to a weary climax on. See more ideas about book lovers, book worms, lovers day. Kyle is holding a huge butterfly that landed on a stick that he was holding. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. Aug 09, 2018 in honor of national book lovers day, we asked our gardening editor doug oster to come up with a list of his favorite books. National book lover s day happy national book lover s day. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all year. Literary holidays to celebrate all year long 2019 5 minute librarian.
This was a wedding anniversary gift for the couple, who spend. Book lovers day first saturday of the month november 8. Aug 08, 2014 thats right tomorrow is national book lovers day. Searches for book lovers day started in 2004, but in november instead of august. National book lovers day is august 9 th and it is an exciting event. Make sure to pop on over to check out all of the other blogs participating. Every year, the us celebrates national book lovers day on the 9th of august. August 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. Today is national book lovers day praise cleveland. Incredible kid day march 19, 2020 third thursday in march international day of the unborn child march 25. In the uk and ireland world book day is on march 7, 2019. Book descriptions are taken directly from websites referenced. For those of us who recognize the holiday, it is a. National book lovers day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book, rather it be fiction or nonfiction, and read the day away.
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