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#ReadersUnite to Share the Books They're Reading
This week, readers and writers are celebrating reading by posting the books they're reading to social media, joined together with the hashtag #ReadersUnite.
If you haven't joined in yet, it's simple: post a photo or title of the book you're reading to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media platforms—and include the hashtag #ReadersUnite in your posts. That's it!
Here are a few of our favorite posts so far.
Author and musician Rosanne Cash shared her current read:
#ReadersUnite I'm reading 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro. pic.twitter.com/XQogXmlxbp
— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) January 3, 2017
Author and actress Mindy Kaling shared news of her NYPL top check out spot in 2016:
You guys! Why Not Me was the 5th most checked out book at @NYPL in 2016! So cool. #ReadersUnite
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 5, 2017
Author Terry McMillan shared five books she's reading, including this one:
#ReadersUnite pic.twitter.com/pjA1jGAuD3
— Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) January 3, 2017
Author and comedian Judah Friedlander shared his book:
Re-reading my book #IfTheRaindropsUnited - a book of drawings & cartoons dealing with human rights issues & more. #ReadersUnite pic.twitter.com/nDGtEIpgDW
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) January 3, 2017
The staffers at National Book Foundation got in on the fun:
Author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester is reading a book from his author friend James Dashner:
Reading the awesome books my buddy @jamesdashner sent me! #ReadersUnite pic.twitter.com/LBe9i8HpYW
— Kevin Sylvester (@kevinarts) January 3, 2017
The Monterey Aquarium shared some sea-worthy reads:
Reading is turtle-y awesome! #ReadersUnite pic.twitter.com/UUni1QEKuJ
— Monterey Aquarium (@MontereyAq) January 3, 2017
Barbara S. Ponce Library in Florida went all-out with this amazing video:
We take book recommendations very seriously here at the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library! #ReadersUnite @nypl pic.twitter.com/3PGtX2maIE
— BSPLibrary (@BSPLibrary) January 3, 2017
To see even more amazing posts from people all over the world, check out the #ReadersUnite Storify or Twitter Moment!
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