Brazilians for example, celebrate lovers day, also called dia dos namorados, on june 12. Aug 09, 2016 national book lovers day happy national book lovers day. This day was established to encourage people to get engaged with literature and to promote not only reading but also publishing. 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.
The day shown for national book lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on aug. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special. 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. 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. 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.
National book lovers day is also a great excuse to give. Today, all bookworms are encouraged to snuggle up with a book be it a new mystery or an old favorite and enjoy. 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. This day celebrating the written word comes only once a year on august 9th. Read about how the everyday decisions we make affect our planet. Our nephew kyle, and niece amanda twins, at the calavaras big trees state park in california in june 2011. Literary holidays to celebrate all year long 2020 5 minute librarian.
And we dont just celebrate the ones that deal with food though those are certainly fun. 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. Today is national book lovers day, sorry 50 shades of. Saturday was national book lovers day, so here are 12 books. 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. Incredible kid day march 19, 2020 third thursday in march international day of the unborn child march 25. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. Book descriptions are taken directly from websites referenced. National book lovers day happy national book lovers day. To be completely honest, this is probably the best holiday of the year. Day first weekday in october october 12 cookbook launch day. 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. With these short quotes for book lovers, celebrate 9 th august, 2019 in a more special way. 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 was a wedding anniversary gift for the couple, who spend. This saturday marks the most important personal holiday for hundreds of bookworms across the country. Young readers day second tuesday of month november 11. Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. National book lovers day what is your favorite book. For those of us who recognize the holiday, it is a. Today is national book lovers day praise cleveland. National stress awareness day first wednesday in november. Book lovers day august has always been observed annually on the first saturday of november and annually on august 9th.
World book day in 20202021 when, where, why, how is. Were really starting to get into celebrating the national calendar days. In researching this day, we found endless references to lovers day. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. National book lovers day is an important celebration in reading. Literary holidays to celebrate all year long 2019 5 minute librarian. National days in august national and international days 2020. Our algorithms examine all of the references to national days across social media and updates hourly, with our homepage displaying the current. While there is no official founder nor is national book lovers day an official national holiday it is still an awesome event. Did you all know that today is national book lovers day. To celebrate national book lovers day, we are giving away the te ata.
Complete with the opportunity to win some great books. Today is national book lovers day, sorry 50 shades of grey. Now before you get too confused, there are two book lovers days in the year. Book lovers day national and international days 2020.
Below are a couple of our favorite caricatures weve done for bookworms. Traffic directors day nov 2 except if it falls on a weekend, then its the following monday. August 9, 2020 book lovers day is an unofficial holiday dedicated to reading that is celebrated on august 9 each year. National psychiatric technician appreciation day national koolaid day. Kyle is holding a huge butterfly that landed on a stick that he was holding. 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. 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. That is why it is very important to attract people attention to the published editions. Read stories about environmental justice, climate change, and women in science and technology. Some countries have their own versions of lovers day. So find out what your local schools, libraries, and literary organizations are doing to celebrate and get involved. Book lovers day is celebrated on august 9 every year. National book lovers day is august 9 th and it is an exciting event. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling.
Many of us remain fascinated with the manson family murders the first of which took place in the earlymorning hours of august 9, 1969. Whether its an old classic or a short story, reading has a profound impact on our lives. In kensington, maryland, the international day of the book is celebrated with a. It originated as national book lovers day in the united states and has since spread across the world. November book lover s day first saturday in november november 12 one million books day. Calendar of book related holidays build your library. See more ideas about book lovers, book worms, lovers day. Complete listing of national food days the official scott. National book lovers day is about those who love reading and the things that make reading so fun for them. 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. November, 2020 2021 daily holidays, national special days. Searches for book lovers day started in 2004, but in november instead of august. August 9th is probably recognized a little more than the first.
If you cant get through a day without picking up a book, then august 9 is the day for you. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time. National book lover s day happy national book lover s day. Celebrate national book lovers day with these reading.
Aug 09, 20 national book lovers day is an important celebration in reading. Grow organic by doug oster tomatoes garlic basil by doug oster a gardeners journal by doug oster a gardeners notebook by doug oster. When it comes to online content, it can appear easy to build. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united.
This date came about after serious thought and lengthy discussion to ensure that we were making the best decision for all. 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. Every night were home, and even most every night when were on vacation, part of our routine is reading books. Its a perfect day to meet with a book club, or even start one. The wars over, but dont get too excited it was the war to end all wars that came to a weary climax on. To encourage readers to find their favourite reading place and curl up with a good book to read the day away. Build a blanket fort, crack open a hardcover and call in sick to work tuesday its national book lovers day. Observed each year on august 9, and sometimes on the first saturday in november bibliophiles get to celebrate on national book lovers day. Whether you like classic literature, popular fiction, romance, horror or another genre doesnt matter. Aug 08, 2014 thats right tomorrow 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.
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. Check out your local stores for possible discounts and then enjoy as much time as you can with a great read. 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. November 4th national book lovers day unboxing the bizarre. 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 first saturday of the month november 8. Lovers day is also known as national lovers day in the us. Book holidays to mark on your calendar for celebrating all year. Book lovers day seeks to encourage reading on the traditional printed medium, the book. Celebrate book lovers day august 9 nonstop celebrations.
November national childrens book week third week of november november 30 steal this book day. 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. Every year, the us celebrates national book lovers day on the 9th of august. 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. The origins of book lovers day are unclear, but thats a common occurrence with unofficial holidays. Make sure to pop on over to check out all of the other blogs participating. Ominous anniversary looms over national book lovers day.
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. November 17 use less stuff day thursday before thanksgiving november 19 gettysburg address day. Here are some suggestions for environmentally themed books. A calendar of book holidays to celebrate reading all year long. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles celebrate reading and literature. 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 the uk and ireland world book day is on march 7, 2019. We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lovers day, cheese lovers day, pet lovers day, etc. National book lovers day is celebrated each year on august 9 and sometimes on the first saturday in november. National adoption day saturday before thanksgiving world hello day. 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. This monthbymonth literary holiday calendar will ensure you never miss an important date in the world of literature. Every august 9, we recognize all that literature has to offer by celebrating national book lovers day.
November 2020 official, fun, crazy and bizarre holidays. Reading books is easier on eyes than reading on electronic devices. The origin and creator national book lovers day is unknown, notes national day calendar. Reading a book can stimulate your mind, reduce stress, and help you acquire knowledge. Special days and observances in november the spruce. 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. Great american smokeout third thursday in november have a bad day day. Jan 08, 2018 11 literary holidays you need to add to your calendar if youre a booklover. Public libraries have been around since the middle ages. 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.
The ladies over at moda fabrics have put together a fun quilty event to celebrate. Happy national book lovers day messages and quotes 9 august. Michigan memorial national book lovers day facebook. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency. Aug 09, 2018 august 9th, 2018, is national book lovers day.