The first celebration of Read a Book Day was around the end of the first decade of the 2000’s and was almost certainly the idea of a librarian, probably one who was encouraging youngsters to read a book. On Read a Book Day, it’s not compulsory to read a whole book but the day serves as inspiration to people to read a section of a book they particularly enjoyed, to read with children, to donate a book to a children’s school library, or to host a book reading party. Although the day was probably thought of with print books in mind, e-books are equally suitable for celebrating Read a Book Day. The main goal is to encourage reading, as both fiction and non-fiction books open up huge unknown vistas to enquiring minds. Taking the opportunity to enjoy some time out of the day to relax and read is good for the soul and the mind.
Am reading The Spy And The Traitor, about double agent Oleg Gordievsky at the moment....fascinating stuff
I've just started "The Birth of Loud" "Leo Fender & Led Paul and the guitar pioneering rivalry that shaped Rock and Roll" I may have to buy another guitar after I finish it.
Betty is reading a book to me at the moment called!! The Stinky Cheese man and other fairly stupid tales she’s just had it come through the letter box ,bought for one of her grandsons
No, will look out for it. I find that kind of thing really intrigues me. Reading it I also wonder if Vlad has had any thoughts of trying to get rid of him?
It is pleasing to say that a lot of students still want a physical copy of a book to read, instead of an ebook/e-version - though books do have a enviromental impact, its probably the only time I get hypocritical! I'm usually on a different book every few weeks or month but I just haven't felt like reading much recently (other things to sort, being constantly knackered and not focused)- I also think my short sightedness is getting worse Currently struggling to get through Harry Lesle Smith's 'Harrys Last Stand' Bit sick of books too as our Learning Resource Team are trying to get through catalouging 26 boxes of books that came in on Monday!
After a fortnight in the sun in France I have been re reading Peter Mayle’s superb, year in Provence.