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National Book Lover’s Day: Celebrate the Benefits of Reading and Get Lost in the Magic of a Good Book

National Book Lover’s Day is right around the corner, and bibliophiles across the country look forward to celebrating and sharing their love of reading. It’s observed every August 9th and serves as a great nudge to put our phones and devices down and curl up with a great book. With technology increasingly grabbing our attention, a day that encourages us to unplug and unwind is just what we need. In honor of National Book Lover’s Day, give your brain and eyes a much-needed break from the blue light, and flip through some pages to indulge in the creativity and knowledge that only books can offer. 

Benefits of Reading

Reading books isn’t just a source of entertainment — it also provides numerous benefits that can improve your life:

• Adds Knowledge
• Develops Empathy
• Boosts Creativity
• Reduces Stress
• Improves communication skills
• Provides Inspiration and Motivation
• Broadens vocabulary
• Encourages Lifelong Learning
• Stimulates the imagination
• Improves sleep quality 

Ways To Enjoy National Book Lovers Day

Embrace your inner bookworm with some of these simple and leisurely ways to enjoy the day:

• Donate books to a book drive
• Join a book club
• Relax in your favorite spot and get lost in a good book
• Read a story to your children
• Visit a bookstore and take your time perusing the aisles to find the perfect book to read
• Attend a book event or an author signing
• Gift a book to someone
• Visit a library 
• Organize your bookshelves 

Buying from a local, independent bookstore is a great way to explore new literary finds and support local, small businesses that share the love of reading. Virginia Highland Books is a neighborhood bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia that carries a wide selection of books, journals, and unique gifts. They also host book signings and book clubs to enrich the literary experience. Stop by and browse their shelves —they’re happy to help you find that unique literary gem you’ve been looking for. 

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