Category Archives: Reading

Reading Recommendations for Summer 2026

This coming Memorial Day Weekend might be the unofficial start of the summer season (which really begins June 21, the summer solstice), but that doesn’t mean you can’t start on your summer reading list. And you know what would make … Continue reading

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StarWarp Concepts Books: Perfect for Indie Bookstore Day 2026

Today is Independent Bookstore Day, which has been celebrated on the last Saturday in April since its launch by the American Booksellers Association in 2013. The idea, of course, is to urge book lovers to hit those small but essential … Continue reading

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Happy Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026!

Yes, the weather outside might be frightful (at least here in the northeast United States), but book lovers young and old know that today marks the return of Take Your Child to the Library Day. Founded in 2011 by librarians … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week 2025 Starts Tomorrow

Got a favorite book? Well, odds are good there’s someone out there in the United States who’d liked to see it censored, or removed entirely from bookstores and library shelves. According to a recent American Library Association report, “The 2024 data … Continue reading

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It’s Children’s Book Week 2025 (Part 1)!

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is an annual celebration of reading that actually runs for two weeks—one in the spring, and one in the fall. This week, of course, is the Spring Edition, with the theme of “An Ocean … Continue reading

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It’s National Library Week 2025!

Hey, book lovers! National Library Week is once again upon us, and you know us: any reason to read is a good cause for celebration! And where better to find a new book you might come to love than a … Continue reading

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Happy Take Your Child to the Library Day 2025!

Today marks the annual celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day, founded in 2011 by librarians Nadine Lipman and Caitlin Augusta. The event is held the first Saturday in February and encourages librarians to reach out to their … Continue reading

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Smashwords’ 2024 End of Year Ebook Sale Is Underway!

Hey, book lovers! Today’s the day when e-book distributor Smashwords (and its parent company, Draft2Digital) launches its annual End of Year Sale, during which you can purchase thousands of digital books at special prices! It runs from December 12 to … Continue reading

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It’s Banned Books Week 2024

Got a favorite book? Well, odds are good there’s someone out there in the United States who’d liked to see it censored, removed from libraries and bookstores, or pulped—especially these days. According to the American Library Association, “The number of … Continue reading

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The Nighttime Is the Right Time: Celebrating World Book Night in 2024

Hey, book lovers! This evening brings World Book Night in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Run by The Reading Agency, this annual gathering of book lovers, to quote their website: “…brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire … Continue reading

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