National Read a Book Day is September 6th!
Posted by Holly Simonsen
Posted by Holly Simonsen
Do you know someone who always has their nose in the novel of the year? Do you know someone who is always found curled up in the comfiest sofa, reading a book? If you answered YES to any of those questions, one of these personalized Christmas ornaments is sure to get their eyes off of their book! Even if you’re not a big book reader, National Read a Book Day is on September 6, and is a day to calm down, find a relaxing spot, and read! And, you may get into your book so much that you turn into a bookworm yourself! Books and the way people use them have changed drastically over the years. Check out these interesting facts from www.nationaldaycalendar.com about how books used to be!
1.Book pages used to be made out of calf skin.
2.Book covers were once made out of wood and leather.
3.To prevent theft, books in public libraries were often chained to a bookshelf or a desk.
4.Books back in time used to be fitted with clasps or straps.