Book Lovers Day

Book Lovers Day
Official name	National Book Lovers Day
Also called	BLD
Observed by	All
Type	International
Significance	observed to encourage bibliophiles
Date	9 August
Frequency	Annual

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on 9 August every year. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. Book Lovers Day is widely recognized on global scale yet its origin and creator remain unknown to date. ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. "National Book Lovers Day on the Morning Loop". 9 August 2018.
2. "Der 9. August ist der Tag der Buchliebhaber". 9 August 2018.
3. FOX 4 Now (9 August 2017). "National book lovers day" – via YouTube.
4. "National Book Lover's Day Today: Readers find solace in comics, philosophy and fiction - Free Press Journal". 9 August 2018.
5. "Book Lovers Day: Authors share more about their favorite reads". 9 August 2018.
6. Levine, Daniel S. (9 August 2017). "National Book Lovers Day 2017: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".