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7 Bookish Buys To Treat Yourself To On National Book Lovers Day

Happy National Book Lovers Day to all my fellow book nerds. Every year on August 9th, we celebrate the unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book and…

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Happy National Book Lovers Day to all my fellow book nerds. Every year on August 9th, we celebrate the unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book and spend the day reading. It's a great opportunity to put down your phone and other technology, and work on that never-ending to-be-read list. If you're a true book lover, you know exactly what I'm talking about. We have shelves and shelves full of books waiting to be read. We still go to the library and take out books. Today is our day. Rejoice bookworms!

How to celebrate National Book Lovers Day

There are so many ways to celebrate the day. Of course we can read, but there are also other ways to celebrate our love.

  • Of course we can buy, borrow, or listen to more books. Duh! We can never have enough.
  • Organize your bookshelf. There are so many ways to do this. By color, author, subject, etc. It's always fun to do.
  • Sit out in nature and enjoy your book. Nothing like sitting under a tree and reading a favorite, or new book.
  • Visit your local library. It's always nice to walk around among our friends.
  • Encourage the kids in your life to read. Take them to the library or the bookstore to pick out something they would love.
  • Share your love of books on social media by showing what you're reading, or recommend some books to your followers.
  • Support your favorite authors. Besides buying their books, one thing that helps them so much is to write a positive review of their work.
  • Buy a banned book. Books and authors are currently under attack. Be outspoken about your support. Donate a banned book to your local library or school. Educate yourself about what you can do to help.

As you can see, there are many ways to celebrate the day. Why not treat yourself to some great bookish swag. Here are some suggestions.

Book Lovers Iced Coffee Cup

Can never have enough things to drink while you're reading. And you don't want to spill on your book right? I also love that this can be personalized.

Personalized Book Stand

What a great way to save your spot. This is so cute!

Custom Book Earrings

I love, love, love these! I have a pair of my favorite book, The Fault in Our Stars.

Book lover stickers

You can never have enough book stickers right? Put them on your water bottle, computer, notebooks, wherever.

Blind Date With A Book

"Choose your favorite genre and go on a blind date with a Book! Choosing your next read can be hard sometimes. There are endless possibilities! It's a beautiful thing, isn't it? Receiving a book that you otherwise would never pick up or find on your own is equally as beautiful! Especially if you end up loving it."

Can never have enough book T-shirts

Cute shirt with a great message! Like seriously, is there ever a day that's not a good day to read a book?

No Shelf Control bag

Is there anything more relatable for book lovers? Absolutely none of us have any shelf control!