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Everything You Need for #NationalBookLoversDay by Tracy O'NeillAugust 9, 2016

If, when you hear the word "jacket," you think of the covering on a book, not a garment; if you say "TGIF" because it means it's time for #FridayReads; and if #ireadeverywhere feels practically like an understatement, then #NationalBookLoversDay is your holiday. At the New York Public Library, it's one of our favorite days too. That's why we're gathering everything a bibliophile needs to celebrate #NationalBookLoversDay, from tools to access books on the go to literary Tweets to great photos of fellow readers. 

Annabella and Carol Goodner in a script reading for the 1942 tour of Noël Coward's "Blithe Spirit."
Annabella and Carol Goodner in a script reading for the 1942 tour of Noël Coward's "Blithe Spirit." Image ID: 3984088

Blog Posts for the Bookish At Heart

Two isn't company with Characters Who Love Reading As Much As We Do. We'd love to sit around sharing things like 13 Quotes About the Joy of Reading or 7 Times Helen Keller Captured What it Means to Love Books. And when our friends are busy, there are always 31 Bookish, Brainy, Beautiful Blogs for Readers.
 

Tools to Find Your New Favorite Book

Staff Picks


Every Friday, you can join us on Twitter for @NYPLRecommends Office Hours from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tweet us your preferences and a librarian will recommend a book just for you. You can also browse the  NYPL Staff Picks any time of day, or check the Biblio File section of the NYPL blog for book lists and suggestions like Recommendations for the #1000BlackGirlBooks Campaign.

Pictures of Fellow Reading Folk
 

"Children reading at George Bruce"

"Boy reading Just so stories in bed, 1923."


In our Digital Collections, you'll find images aplenty of readers. They capture the joy of reading in bed.

They depict the beauty of families sitting down for storytime. And they even catch New Yorkers sneaking a little reading time in the subway.

"An African American family; Reading books"

"Bearded Man Reading a Book"

The Easy Way to Read Everywhere

simplye

At NYPL we know the craving for a good book can strike anywhere. That's why we've decided to make it easy to browse, borrow, and read e-books with our e-reader app, SimplyE.  Download it for iPhone or Android, and check out some of our favorite free reads.

Overheard Book Talk

Blast them like John Cusack in Say Anything or slip in your earbuds. Just make sure not to miss the NYPL Podcast and The Librarian Is In. Our podcasts feature writers like Zadie Smith and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Harry Potter discussion, and questions from readers like you.

Networks of Book-a-Holics

You don't need to wait for any holidays to keep the literary conversation flowing. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You'll find #BookFaceFriday posts, word nerd chatter, and updates on when your favorite authors are coming to the Library.
 

 

Yarr here be a fine #bookfacefriday via @ebrpl! ⚓️ ・・・ Happy #bookfacefriday! #bookface #lindseystirling

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Finally, don't wait for #FF. Check out the #NationalBookLoversDay action on Twitter!

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It's the latest, it's the greatest, It's the Library!

Submitted by Edward Caffrey (not verified) on September 8, 2016 - 1:38pm

I have been looking for the audio or video of a PSA from the late 60s that I remember very fondly. https://kidsmusicthatrocks.blogspot.com/2008/05/its-latest-its-greatest-its-library.html If you find it, please post it on Twitter & include my Twitter handle. (@caffreyej) Thank-You. Got it, no chewing gum loudly.