NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

August 8, 2026August 2, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration.

A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away.

As we are celebrating Romance Awareness in August, try a romance novel. I know, once upon a time I made that face too. I’m not talking about your grandmother’s books. There are a great many romance authors out there. With so many genres available picking just one might become a challenge. I listed some of my favorites below. This is in no way a complete list of what’s out there.

Romance

Julia Quinn
Diana Galbaldon
Suzanne Brockmann
Sherrilyn McQueen (a.k.a Kenyon)
Lisa Kleypas
J.M. Madden
Suzanne Enoch

Fiction

James Patterson
Patricia Cornwell
David Balducci
Janet Evanovich

Steven King
John Grisham
Dean Koontz
J D Robb
Michael Connelly
Agatha Christie
Tolkien
George R. R. Martin
Harper Lee

Bibliophile – a person who has a great appreciation for or collects books.

Step back in time

The very first books used parchment or vellum (calf-skin) for the book pages.
The book covers were made of wood and often covered with leather.
Clasps or straps kept the books closed.
Public libraries appeared in the Middle Ages.
Public libraries often chained the books to a shelf or a desk to prevent theft.

Moving forward

Along with several recent developments, book manufacturers use digital printing. Book pages are printed using toner rather than ink. As a result of digital printing, print-on-demand opens up a whole new realm of publishing. In this case, distributors don’t print the books until the customer places the order.

Related Days to Celebrate

International Book Giving Day
Library Shelfie Day
Library Lovers Day
National Tolkien Reading Day
National Tell A Fairytale Day
World Book Day
Read Across America
World Read Aloud Day
Read an Ebook Day
Return Borrowed Books Week
National Write Your Story Day
Children’s Book Day
D.E.A.R. Drop Everything and Read
National Librarian Day
Independent Book Store Day
Reading is Fun Week
Paperback Book Day
National Coloring Book Day

More and more, people read E-books. E-book (electronic book) refers to a book-length publication in digital form. They are usually available through the internet. However, they can also be found on CD-ROM and other systems. Read an E-book on a computer or via a portable book display device known as an e-book reader, such as a Kindle.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBookLoversDay

Sit back, relax and READ! Don’t forget to share the joy of reading with young people in your life. Inspire them with your favorite novel or find out about the last book they took off the shelf. Read to the littlest of the up and coming readers, too. And share what your reading with us, too! Need more ways to celebrate? We’ve got them!

Shop for a new title to read or explore the shelves for one you would like to give.
Explore the shelves of used book stores. You might find an out of print tome that might become the highlight of your collection.
Discover the world of online book stores. Their stock includes a variety of subjects and collectible items, too.
Record a video of you reading a story for a child in your life.
Randomly give a book to someone.

Use #NationalBookLoversDay to post on social media and spread the word.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

March 31, 2026March 5, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 4 Comments

April recognizes all those who give there time and energy during National Volunteer Month. In the United States, volunteerism is instilled at a young age. In many parts of the country, it is the cornerstone of summer vacation or woven into after school programs. Most organizations in small towns, rural counties and the largest cities would not function without volunteers. In some families, the baton of volunteerism is handed down generation after generation.

Rural fire and ambulance departments remain staffed due to the efforts of volunteers. The underprivileged receive much needed medical care thanks to volunteers. Long overdue repairs and upgrades are made to a senior women’s home thanks to an organization’s annual call for donations and skilled workers. A woman answers a call on a suicide hotline because she cared enough to give up a few hours to train and listen to someone desperate and alone. A team sets up tables at a soup kitchen every week. Another group delivers meals to men and women who can no longer cook for themselves. Boys and girls sell ice cream sandwiches during a fair to raise money for a homeless shelter.

Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes. They pick a cause and make a difference in someone’s life. Sometimes the difference a drop in the bucket. Other times it creates a tidal wave of change. From the anonymous volunteers who donate their resources to those whose efforts are part of larger national organizations like 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, or American Red Cross or a local grassroots group, their missions provide valuable support to communities in times of need.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH HISTORY

President George H.W. Bush launch the 1000 Points of Light campaign in 1991 and established April as National Volunteer Month.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalVolunteerMonth

Thank a volunteer.
Volunteer! Many volunteers will tell you it is a rewarding experience.
You don’t have to have a ton of time.
Do you have a special talent or skill that may benefit a charity or organization? Offer your services or ask how you can be of help.
Use #NationalVolunteerMonth to share on social media.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH

January 31, 2026August 16, 2026Jensperspectiveblog

Start a liflinf love of reading. — Start a lifelong love affair with reading!

The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole buildings devoted to the reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books. It’every s National Library Lover’s Month!

Check out some of these fantastic Authors and their books. I’ve said for years “Hollywood needs a library card. Guess someone finally heard me. ” They currently have Movies or series based on the books.

Outlander

Books by Diana Gabaldon

Books by Janet Evanovich

There are lots of great authors and books I cannot begin to list them all here. Make sure you bookmark and like our site for more.

Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study, but they do so much more.

For preschoolers, libraries entertain them with theater and hands-on activities exposing them to music, art and their first friendships. Many communities rely on their libraries for meeting space for public forums, socials, fundraisers and classes.

Libraries lend not only books but music and movies. Rotating art displays give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books, periodicals and documents for future generations.

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Some of my favorites authors…

Julia Quinn, Diana Galbaldon, Suzanne, Brockmann, Sherrilyn McQueen (a.k.a Kenyon), Lisa Kleypas, J.M. Madden, Suzanne Enoch, Kait Nolan, Liz Carlyle,
Lexi Ryan, Sarah McClean, S.A. Monk,
Sabrina Jeffries, Carla Kelly, Hannah Howell, Collette Scott, Shandi Boyes, Nora Roberts, Amanda Quick, Catherine Colter, Edith Layton, Lorraine Heath, Dean Koontz, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, David Balducci, Janet Evanovich, Steven King, John Grisham, J D Robb, Michael Connelly, Agatha Christie, George R. R. Martin, and Harper Lee

HOW TO OBSERVE

Find a Library close to home. This directory is the most up to date for Libraries in America.

Of course, if you’re even a fraction addicted to books as I am you may have to start your own library. Mine is currently occupying six bookshelves with some still boxed. Since I like to reread mine I use them frequently. As I usually read a full novel in about two days I have to carry a small ton from my local library or draw from my own. I wish e-readers had been around when I started.

If you want to pass this gift to others February 14th is also International Book Giving Day.

Continue enjoying your library, but consider volunteering your time, too. If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit your library to get one! Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media.

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NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY – August 9

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020Jensperspectiveblog 5 Comments

National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration.

A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away.

Romance

Julia Quinn
Diana Galbaldon
Suzanne Brockmann
Sherrilyn McQueen (a.k.a Kenyon)
Lisa Kleypas
J.M. Madden
Suzanne Enoch