Book Lovers Day - 10 ways to celebrate
Are you ready for National Book Lovers Day tomorrow?
Nothing says comfort like your favorite cozy chair, a warm cup of tea (or coffee or cocoa), and that nose-stuck-in-a-book feeling. So rearrange some furniture, or buy a new chair, and keep a stack of books and other reading material nearby.
You keep talking about how you want to read more, so get a couple of friends together. Afraid you won't have time in your busy schedule to meet up? Take it online with a Google hangout - you'll save time by not having to leave the comfort of that reading nook from tip #1.
Celebrate the day with going old-school and gather in the living room while a member of the family reads an old favorite out-loud. Make it a historic night to remember and read by candlelight.
Take a trip to a small, local bookstore and buy a book from the owner (or staff's) recommended reading list.
The internet is a wonderful thing in that it allows us to read without ever leaving our homes, but nothing beats a trip to the library - not only are they the source of FREE books to read, but they host free events as well.
Book Lovers Day can be celebrated by writing as well as reading. Practice journaling in the style of your favorite novelist or poet. Better yet, start drafting the prose to the next bestseller.
Nothing beats reading a good book on a quiet, sunny afternoon. Pack a delicious lunch, grab a picnic blanket, and go adventuring with a delicious read tucked under your arm. Take advantage of some fresh air, and a little exercise.
Traveling this weekend? Download a free audio version of a classic from Librivox.org and listen in the car or on the plane to your next destination.
At Blue Sky Papers, we have quite a creative team of bookbinders, dreamers, conversationalists, and artists contributing to the heartbeat of our book bindery, so it's no wonder we're all book lovers as well.
Keep reading to see which books our team never grows tired of reading - you might find something to add to your book list of new reads.
I think I could read Beloved by Toni Morrison over, and over again. There are so many layers to her writing and the characters she makes move on the page. It's written in such a sensory, poetic way that keeps me engaged and deeply involved. And curious. Curious about the symbols used, and humanity as a whole [like] the spiritual realm, American history...and all the things that are alluded to but left between the lines or to haunt the end of a sentence that just punched you in the gut.
Rosamonde Pilcher's Coming Home. I love the way she describes interior scenes; the fabric, the furniture, the knick-knacks, the views out the window. It is like you are standing in the room, too. And the little house on the beach? --want one!!
Dao de jing: Making This Life Significant by Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall. I was able to spend some time learning from Ames and fellow Comparative Philosophers. When learning about life, this is one of the foundations I hold in my mind every moment of the day.
Jitterbug Perfume. Tom Robbins has a wonderful way of making inconceivable situations seem perfectly normal in addition to frequent romantically philosophical tangents and delightfully vivid imagery. His style of writing feels like home to me sometimes.
Tiger Eyes. I grew up reading this book, and it brought hope to me when there was none.
The Boys of my Youth by Jo Ann Beard. Beard revolutionized my perception of non-fiction. Her command of the English language - and her ability to break its rules - was a driving inspiration for me throughout my college years. I have wept, laughed, and trembled in fear right along side her depiction of the powerful moments in her life. From caring for an ailing pet in the midst of divorce, to coming face to face with a university bomber, she pulls you in from the start, and you find yourself never wanting to let go.
Ummm… don’t have time to read books. Favorite quote: "Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.” -Florence Nightingale
The Day the Crayons Quit - I never grow tired of reading this book to my son; Although he's too young to really get the story, he loves the pictures! This book never fails to put me in a good mood.
What's your number one read that you'll never grow tired of reading?
Also, to get to know more about our team and the way we do business, make sure you check out our revamped About Us page; we'll also be adding employee bios soon!
That means it's time to embrace your inner bibliophile this weekend with our tips on how to celebrate, along with our list of recommended books to read. So, log out of Facebook, turn off the TV, put Instagram out of sight and out of mind, and get ready to read!
10 Ways to Celebrate Book Lovers Day
1. Create a Reading Nook.
Nothing says comfort like your favorite cozy chair, a warm cup of tea (or coffee or cocoa), and that nose-stuck-in-a-book feeling. So rearrange some furniture, or buy a new chair, and keep a stack of books and other reading material nearby.
2. Join or Organize a Book Club
You keep talking about how you want to read more, so get a couple of friends together. Afraid you won't have time in your busy schedule to meet up? Take it online with a Google hangout - you'll save time by not having to leave the comfort of that reading nook from tip #1.
3. Have Family Reading Night
Celebrate the day with going old-school and gather in the living room while a member of the family reads an old favorite out-loud. Make it a historic night to remember and read by candlelight.
4. Support Your Local Bookstore
Take a trip to a small, local bookstore and buy a book from the owner (or staff's) recommended reading list.
5. Join a Library
The internet is a wonderful thing in that it allows us to read without ever leaving our homes, but nothing beats a trip to the library - not only are they the source of FREE books to read, but they host free events as well.
6. Pick Up a Brand New Journal
Book Lovers Day can be celebrated by writing as well as reading. Practice journaling in the style of your favorite novelist or poet. Better yet, start drafting the prose to the next bestseller.
7. Go On a Picnic
Nothing beats reading a good book on a quiet, sunny afternoon. Pack a delicious lunch, grab a picnic blanket, and go adventuring with a delicious read tucked under your arm. Take advantage of some fresh air, and a little exercise.
8. Start a Book Challenge
Goodreads is a great place to keep track of your reading list, read reviews from avid readers, and set reading goals.9. Audio Books Count
Traveling this weekend? Download a free audio version of a classic from Librivox.org and listen in the car or on the plane to your next destination.
10. Read Something New
At Blue Sky Papers, we have quite a creative team of bookbinders, dreamers, conversationalists, and artists contributing to the heartbeat of our book bindery, so it's no wonder we're all book lovers as well.
Keep reading to see which books our team never grows tired of reading - you might find something to add to your book list of new reads.
I think I could read Beloved by Toni Morrison over, and over again. There are so many layers to her writing and the characters she makes move on the page. It's written in such a sensory, poetic way that keeps me engaged and deeply involved. And curious. Curious about the symbols used, and humanity as a whole [like] the spiritual realm, American history...and all the things that are alluded to but left between the lines or to haunt the end of a sentence that just punched you in the gut.
Rosamonde Pilcher's Coming Home. I love the way she describes interior scenes; the fabric, the furniture, the knick-knacks, the views out the window. It is like you are standing in the room, too. And the little house on the beach? --want one!!
Dao de jing: Making This Life Significant by Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall. I was able to spend some time learning from Ames and fellow Comparative Philosophers. When learning about life, this is one of the foundations I hold in my mind every moment of the day.
Jitterbug Perfume. Tom Robbins has a wonderful way of making inconceivable situations seem perfectly normal in addition to frequent romantically philosophical tangents and delightfully vivid imagery. His style of writing feels like home to me sometimes.
Tiger Eyes. I grew up reading this book, and it brought hope to me when there was none.
The Boys of my Youth by Jo Ann Beard. Beard revolutionized my perception of non-fiction. Her command of the English language - and her ability to break its rules - was a driving inspiration for me throughout my college years. I have wept, laughed, and trembled in fear right along side her depiction of the powerful moments in her life. From caring for an ailing pet in the midst of divorce, to coming face to face with a university bomber, she pulls you in from the start, and you find yourself never wanting to let go.
Ummm… don’t have time to read books. Favorite quote: "Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.” -Florence Nightingale
The Day the Crayons Quit - I never grow tired of reading this book to my son; Although he's too young to really get the story, he loves the pictures! This book never fails to put me in a good mood.
What's your number one read that you'll never grow tired of reading?
Also, to get to know more about our team and the way we do business, make sure you check out our revamped About Us page; we'll also be adding employee bios soon!
Aug 8th 2014
