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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9th! This day was created to honor readers and book lovers around the world. It's a great opportunity to take some time out of your day and curl up with a good book. With books written for every age, interest, style, and language; there is something for everyone! Even if you've never read before, today is the perfect day to start reading - it could even become your new favorite hobby!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1455</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Printing Revolution Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Gutenberg Bible is published, marking the start of the mass production of books and enabling widespread distribution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1719</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Book in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first known American book "The Whole Booke of Psalms" is printed in the United States, marking the beginning of the American literacy evolution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1818</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of the Novel</div><div class='timeline-text'>Publication of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" exemplifies the rise in popularity of the novel format over plays and poems.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1935</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paperbacks Go Mainstream</div><div class='timeline-text'>Penguin Books introduces affordable paperback editions, making books more accessible to the general public.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dawn of Online Bookselling</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amazon.com is launched, forever changing the way books are bought and sold.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kindle Revolutionizes Reading</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amazon releases the Kindle, revolutionizing the reading experience.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a book store</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local book store and go on a shopping spree! Stroll the aisles, peruse the shelves, and find something new to add to your collection.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a book club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some of your closest friends, pick out a book that everyone agrees on, and start a book club. Not only will you have fun discussing the book each week with your friends, but you'll also get to know each other better.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a book reading</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local library or bookstore for upcoming readings from authors. You can listen to them read passages from their books and even get the chance to ask them questions afterwards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick out one of your favorite books that has been adapted into a movie, make some snacks, invite over some friends, and have an awesome movie night!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give the gift of reading</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find something special for someone special - buy them their favorite book or give them a gift card so they can pick out their own books. It's an easy way to show someone how much you care.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Books are entertaining</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Reading has been an age-old pastime, and for good reason - books are endlessly entertaining! From captivating fiction to informative nonfiction, there’s always something new to discover in the pages of a book. Plus, getting lost in a good story can be just the escape we need from our hectic lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Books are educational</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Books provide more than entertainment - they can be an education, too! Whether it's learning about history or gaining knowledge on a certain subject matter, books provide us with valuable information that helps foster understanding and broaden our perspectives. So whether you're looking for a fun story or an educational experience, books have it all!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Books support literacy programs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you purchase books, you’re also contributing to the many literacy programs around the world. These organizations help spread the importance of reading and help those in need receive access to much needed educational resources. By supporting these programs, you're supporting the future generations as well!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World’s Largest Book was Published in Myanmar</h3><p class='facts-content'>Myanmar is home to the world's largest book, which consists of 1460 pages, for each page is a different stone tablet, each one standing over five feet tall.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is a Word for Loving the Smell of Old Books</h3><p class='facts-content'>The unique smell of old books has a name: Bibliosmia, and it is a common trait among book lovers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Book Sold on Amazon Was About Artificial Intelligence</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first book ever sold on Amazon was titled "Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought". It's a book on artificial intelligence.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Books Can Help You Live Longer</h3><p class='facts-content'>A study found that reading books contributes to a longer life span. Book readers had a 20% lower risk of mortality over the study period compared to non-readers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Lorem Ipsum" is Derived From a Classic Literature</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Lorem Ipsum", the filler text used in publishing and graphic design, is derived from parts of Latin literature classic "The Extremes of Good and Evil", by Cicero, written in 45 BC.</p></div></div>
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