Book Lovers Day 9th August 2023

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year and aims to encourage and celebrate the joy of reading. Observing and celebrating National Book Lovers Day can happen in a variety of ways, all revolving around books and reading.

Read a book

Quite simply, one must only find a story and then read it. Some people might wish to dive into the unknown with a good mystery or science fiction, or become engrossed in a love story or just chill out with a relaxing summer read.

Join a book club or start your own and try out some of these titles:

• The Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald. This book set in New York City’s Jazz Age depicts the story of Nick Carraway, millionaire Jay Gatsby and his desire to recapture the past with his ex-lover, Daisy Buchanan.
• The Scarlet Letterby Nathaniel Hawthorne. Issues of legalism, guilt and persecution, this story is set in 17th century Boston where Prynne is mistreated due to an extra-marital affair where she conceives a child.
• Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. A woman with a very structured (and perhaps boring) life, finds her routine interrupted by an act of kindness as her life and the world is about to change dramatically.
• I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith. In 1930s England, a young woman and her eccentric family live in virtual poverty in a dilapidated castle.

Explore these top titles listed for 2023:

The Books You Need to Read in 2023 | Waterstones.com Blog

Donate to a Book or Literacy Charity

For those who are Book Lovers, this is the perfect time to help someone else become a book lover as well! Try making a donation to one of these worthy causes:

• Book Aid International One of the largest literacy charities, Book Aid International makes books available for millions of people all over the world who might not otherwise have access to reading material.
• Books for Africa Founded in 1998, this foundation collects and distributes books to people in every country across Africa to help promote reading and literacy.
• World Literacy FoundationOffering literacy support and educational resources such as books and tutoring to help disadvantaged children learn how to read.
• Make Way for BooksProviding services and books to preschools and other under-resourced sites so that children have access to more educational opportunities.

Crack open an old favourite, visit a bookshop or library to find your next great read, and enjoy the relaxation and joy of being a reader and book lover.

Lizzy Turek

Client Research Associate