Congratulations to the World Book Night givers of 2014! You are absolutely awesome! In a few weeks you will spread the love of reading. Yay, you! Now, ready for some tips to help you get the most out of your special night? Last year in celebration of World Book Night, daughter Manda and I, along with thousands of other “givers,” took to the streets and offered free books to strangers. I chose to hand out The Language of Flowers—a book loved by…
This week in celebration of World Book Night, daughter Manda and I, along with thousands of other “givers,” took to the streets and offered free books to strangers. World Book Night officials report that in the US last year volunteers distributed “half a million books to light and non-readers in 5,800 towns and cities across the country.” I chose to hand out The Language of Flowers—a book loved by three generations of my family—my mother, Manda, and I (although I…
A couple of weeks ago (I know, I’m behind schedule here, story of my life), the nominations committee for World Book Night announced the titles for 2013. I just learned about this exciting event last year, and in case you don’t know what it is, here are the details: On this night, April 23, book lovers give print books for free to total strangers in an attempt to kindle a love of reading in the public. Why this night? According…