Happy World Book Day! According to Wikipedia, “World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day is a yearly event on April 23rd, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.” So as a self-confessed bibliophile, I couldn’t let the day go by without publishing a post to mark its importance.
I’ve always been a voracious reader. My love for books and reading started at a very young age. During my school days, English was one of my favourite subjects and those textbooks were the only books that I read from cover to cover! (and “revised” numerous times 😀 ) I don’t know if this sounds incredibly clichéd but Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was one of the very first books that occupied a place in my library. I was about 7 years old when I read that book and I’ve been a fan ever since. It made me realize that reading was fun and also that there were books that I could actually read and understand! Ever year, during my summer vacations I used to re-read all the books in the series. (read: the ones that had been published till date) That should explain why I’m so obsessed with Harry Potter even today. 😀 It wasn’t the first book that I read but it was the first to occupy a place in my heart. And that’s why my love of reading and books will be incomplete without mentioning Harry Potter.
I feel such tremendous joy and excitement whenever I step into a library or a bookstore. Reading transports me to another world and helps me experience several worlds (and lives) quite different from the one I live in within the comfort of my own home. The times have changed and I may have shifted to Kindle, but nothing can beat the charm of a book. The feel of the pages, the smell of a book, turning the pages, bringing back memories (battered copies that have stood the test of time and scribbling would be impossible with a Kindle), and filling up your non-virtual library are some luxuries that only a book can provide. No Kindle can come close to that…
© 2017 Shweta Suresh. All rights reserved.
“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.” — W. Somerset Maugham
and then, there’s this quote
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
― Ernest Hemingway
Do feel free to use the comments section to share your love of reading and your favourite books. 🙂
If you also happen to be a bibliophile, do read If only… (tiny tale #16). You might find that it’s quite relatable! 🙂
Nice. Today also happens to be Shakespeare’s Day . Kindly view my ENVIUS THOUGHTS in https://nvsr.wordpress.com for my Sunday Story on the day.
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Thank you! 🙂 Oh yes, today also happens to be Shakespeare’s Day. I’ll definitely stop by and read your post.
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The Hindu (newspaper) is organising a book fair today in Chennai. I already have plans or I would have gone. Many authors will be coming for a talk or something.
I read “prisoner of azkaban” a gazillion times. I think I had a bookish crush on Sirius 😉😉
I have read a lot more books since I moved to kindle three years ago, may be 400 or so 😂 I tend to read all books by one author before moving to the next author. 😀
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Thanks for the heads-up, R. This ended up in the spam folder. Ohh! Chennai is a bit too far from home for me!
Haha, I loved Sirius too! There were so many lovable characters but his death was/is the reason why I haven’t read Order of Phoenix as many times as the others. It’s just too sad. 😦 Ever since I have switched to ebooks and Kindle, I have also managed to read more books but in some ways, it isn’t as satisfying as a real book. But then again, I love reading so I can’t hold that again my Kindle for long. Haven’t you seen this post, R? Love of her life!
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Yes, I have read that post 😀
I don’t like potter anymore. I find it too kiddy 😂😂😂 I am more into mystery and crime fiction😀
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You don’t like Potter anymore! 🙄😮😱 Whoa, R! I’ll never grow tired of it. I love mystery and crime fiction too but Harry Potter books will have a special place in my heart. 😁
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😂😂
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Oh yes. Books are unputdownable. They are love. They are best friends. 😍😍😍❤️
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Oh yes they are the best kind of friends. I’m with you on that, Shreya! 😍❤️:) Books are the best. 😀
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Yup!! 😍😍
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❤️🙂
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And wonderful post, l
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Thank you so much, Shreya! 🙂
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Great words on books that r part and parcel of our lives
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They are such a huge part! Thank you so much. 🙂
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Yes absolutely
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😊
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I was also book addict when I was child 😀even I did read a lot till 10th after that I kept distance 😂
As you know now days Google and wikipedia rule over academic content .
By the way I haven’t read any Nobel since last 4years 😐😐
You are lucky because still you are book addict
Keep this spirit
Keep writing
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Ohhh that’s sad. 😐😐
But I’d taken a break from books after my 10th too. I resumed it during my college days. So maybe, one day you’ll start reading again! 🙂
Thank you so much!
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Yes may be after college !
Cz this time I can’t find free time for books , specially for novels
Let’s see !
Welcome !
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Yes but after this, there’ll be time. Don’t lose hope 🙂
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😇😇😇
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🙂
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Happy English Language Day too dear..
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Belated wishes to you too! I forgot to mention that in my post! 🙂
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Vrolijke wereldboekendag from the Netherlands! ☺️ Just discovered your blog, looking forward to reading it.
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Hey Maaike! Welcome to my blog. Thank you and I’m looking forward to reading your comments 🙂 Oh and btw what does “Vrolijke wereldboekendag” mean? 🙂
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Vrolijk = happy, boeken = books, dag = day 😉
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I always learn about these kinds of days way to late to celebrate them fully. ><
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Ahh, I’m normally like that too but yesterday reading the newspaper reminded me before it was too late! But then again they say it’s better late than never. 😉 🙂
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books are loyal forever! 😀 😀 😀
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Oh yes, they are! 😀
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As you know by now, we are on the same page where books are concerned!
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Oh yes. Hi5, dear 🙂
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🙌
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