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What is this World Book Night?

I’ve been asked that question a lot lately. World Book Night is an annual event. The motto says it all: Spreading the love of reading, person to person.

Anna Quindlen, author of Still Life with Bread Crumbs, puts it beautifully,

What's better than a good book? A whole box of them, and the opportunity to share them with new readers. The idea behind World Book Night is inspired and as a writer and a reader I'm thrilled to be part of it.

Each year on April 23rd (Happy Birthday, Shakespeare!), thousands and thousands of volunteers across the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom head into their communities to give away specially printed books to people who aren’t readers or might not have books of their own. It’s a heady experience. Linda, a Book Giver from 2013 described her best moment, “hearing these young guys walk away with their copy saying, ‘we can have our own book club.’” 

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This poem makes me happy because it's funny and so very true. I am always happy to emerge from the cold and gloom of winter into the warmth of spring.

SPRING

How pleasing –

not

to be

freezing.

            By Prince Redcloud

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I prefer my history lessons with a healthy dose of make-believe. Historical fiction gives me the chance to experience the past through the lives of characters I really care about. Done well, it can transport you to a bygone time and place, recreating the sights, sounds, and smells of the past. I love the endless opportunities this genre provides for learning about the events that have shaped our world. Here are six new novels that are full of historical detail, each breathing new life into a distinct slice of history.

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The library focuses on fiscal responsibility during Money Smart Week with a series of helpful programs for adults, retirees and kids. Make the best financial decisions you can when you use our online and inhouse resources to build consumer expertise. Come to our programs to learn more about your own bank or credit union, how to take the first steps in bond investing, shrink your phone bill, or teach your children about managing their own money.

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Have you ever been tempted to peek inside someone’s diary? Sure you have. There’s a little snoop in all of us. After all, diaries are where people record their most personal thoughts and feelings. Stuff that’s not meant for anyone else to know about. Private stuff. Maybe even juicy stuff. What a temptation! But there’s just no way around the fact that reading someone else’s diary makes you a big snoop...

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