According to a very recent about 81% of Americans think that they don't read as much. So are you among these people then use National Read a Book Day as an excuse to read books.
I mean we live in the digital world and most of our lives are already busy with our work and then with smartphones so we hardly get time for reading books right? Well this sounds like an excuse as true booklovers always find time themselves for reading books.
And thus to encourage the people towards this good habit of book reading and to make them aware about its advantages the United States celebrates its National Read a Book Day annually on 6th September.
| Event | National Read a Book Day |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6, 2022 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Significance | Encourages the public towards the habit of Book Reading |
| Observed by | United States |
National Read a Book Day History:
Reading has been popular since a long time way back in human history even before the books were introduced as people used to write their writings on palmscripts or leaves. However it was very limited because of its complexity and then the books came at the same time when the paper were introduced in China in the first century A.D.
And then when the printing press was introduced the books took all over the world. And Gutenberg Bible was one of the earliest-known books which was printed using a printing press in Europe making, it widely available to the average person.
But it was in the late 19th and early 20th century when books were widely popular because of increase in literacy in the United States more and more people were now able to read books. And then the novels took over our world as they became immensely popular which later also were taken for movies the most prominent one that we can think of is obviously Harry Potter.
And it is not just about novels as to increase interest among kids towards book reading comic books were introduced and from there only we got many superheroes especially of the Marvel and DC Comics and later these turned into one of the most popular movies in current times.
But as the times passed on the trend of book reading was also drastically reduced. But as technology changed the method of book reading too got changed as by 2010 only about 66% public libraries in the US started offering e-books and now it is very common in libraries.
National Read a Book Day Significance:
Well although most of the things are digital now do we would definitely recommend you to read e-books but along with it also try to read physical books as it is a totally different experience that you will get ask any booklovers they will you what it is feel to read a book.
Still about 74% of Americans that they have atleast read one book in last one year. So obviously it is far from dead practice but tell me does it seems enough to you? I mean books are called as one of the men's best friends and about 26% of people still stay away from their friends for about a year.
And this is what this day is all about to increase awareness regarding the goodhabit of book reading and now you might ask that how reading books is a good habit so it is very known that it helps in reducing stress, aids you in sleeping, builds your vocabulary, it is a good way to divert your attention from depressing problems and strengthens your brain power.
So there are many reasons that why you should read books and almost no on why shouldn't. So that's why this day promotes the reading of books as a veey good that every person should aim to adopt it. And if not as a booklover then atleast spend a little bit of more time with books.
National Read a Book Day Activities:
Read a book obviously that's the point of the day as well. But what you should read on this day to make it more memorable so that it can be special for us. So for that before this day to net-surfing on the Google and search books regarding your interest to avoid rush on the day.
When was the last time when you visited library? Well if it is too hard to find as if it was very long ago then use this day as an opportunity to go to the libraries and see for yourself that what you can find there that suits your interest to read on this day.
Inform about this day to all of your friends and then find any companion to celebrate this day with you but yeah he must interested in books too so that you both can have an meaning conversation about books on this day and while doing so it will help in increasing your knowledge about the books.
Most Searched FAQs on National Read a Book Day:
1. When is National Read a Book Day is celebrated?
National Read a Book Day is annually celebrated on 6th September in US.
2. When is National Booklovers Day is celebrated?
National Booklovers Day is annually celebrated on 9th August in US.
3. Where was paper invented?
Paper was invented in China around the first century A.D.