Book Lover's Day ~Suzy Leopold

Do you know that tomorrow, the first Saturday in November, is National Book Lover's Day?

Many of you may know that National Book Lover’s Day is also celebrated on August 9th. This special day, celebrated twice a year, encourages you to select a good book and find a favorite reading spot, while reading away as much of the day as possible.

If you are a bookworm, like me, you don’t need a designated day to celebrate the love of reading.

Grab a tall stack of books!

There are many ways to experience the love of the written word. Here are some creative ways to celebrate reading together with the book lovers in your life.

Happy Fall!

Visit the library

Pull out your library card and become reacquainted with some new and old books. Check out a tall stack of books that includes a variety of genres. The best thing is all of the books are free. Read the calendar for the month of November and note the upcoming events for you and the kids. Having fun isn’t hard if you have a library card.

Visit a local indie book store

Support your community and small businesses and head on over to a local book store. Perhaps you will find a comfy chair to sit in and read for a spell. Many even offer beverages and snacks. Enjoy sipping a cup of hot coffee or tea while reading a novel.

Give the gift of reading

Share the love of words with others by passing along a recommended book or two, to family members and friends. Volunteer to read books to students at a school library and/or the public library. Give books as gifts for birthdays, weddings, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, anniversaries, Hanukkah, Christmas and other holidays and celebrations. Remember to include Book Lover’s Day, as a day to give the gift of reading.

Host a book club

Gather together with friends and join in on stimulating conversations about favorite reads. All members can take turns hosting the gathering and serving refreshments. Vote on book recommendations that the group may want to consider reading.

Reread an old favorite

Drop in on some “old friends” and your favorite characters. Pull a dusty book off of the bookshelf and get lost in the plot of a once favorite book read many years ago. Spend some time rereading your favorite books.

Host a book lover’s party

Invite guests over as you celebrate the love of reading. Dress as a favorite literary character or author. Everyone can enjoy the party by sharing and recommending a book title. Vote on the best costume and the winner receives a prize. Be creative. Consider a subscription for a magazine or a book giveaway; even a gift card for a local indie book store is always appreciated.

Donate a book

Pass on well-loved books to those who are in need. Many libraries accept donations of books. Consider donating books to individuals who live in an independent living/assisted care facility.

Contact a favorite author

Many authors can be contacted through Facebook, Twitter or a website. Take some time to inform an author about the kind of impact they’ve had on your life.

Books are easy to get lost in. Books take the reader to new places. Books share new information. 

Did you know that there are researched based benefits of being a reader?

Readers are more intelligent.

Reading can change your life.

Book interventions benefit 

depression & disabled children.

Reading makes you healthier.

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch
By Megan Faulkner & Adam Krawesky

What book[s] will you devour on Book Lover’s Day? How will you while the way, for hours, lost in a book? Where will you kick back and relax with a great book? Share how you plan to celebrate the love of literacy.

Mr. Scarecrow enjoys reading
Pumpkin Circle The Story of a Garden By George Levenson