Books are amazing. They instruct and teach us about new concepts and ideas. They enable us to travel to lands we’ve never seen—both real and imagined. They allow us to meet fascinating people—past, present and imagined. Through books and their stories, authors share their imaginations with us, bringing new worlds and civilizations to life. Books make us feel as if we’re part of the story and cause us to experience any number of emotions. Their stories can leave us in suspense, wondering where and when can we get our hands on the next installment in a series. Books are magical.
August 9th was a day for bibliophiles around the world to celebrate and enjoy: National Book Lovers Day. Here for your reading pleasure are some interesting facts, some ways to celebrate and a chance to offer some insight into the greatest book of them all: The Bible.
Interesting Facts about Books, Reading and National Book Lovers Day
Books have evolved over the ages. This TED-Ed video, The evolution of the book, provides a brief look at the history of books. Here are a few other interesting facts concerning books and National Book Lovers Day:
Ways to Continue the Celebration of National Book Lovers Day
With our hectic lives, sometimes we need an excuse to do something fun—like spending the day reading a good book. Book lovers will take any excuse to celebrate their love of the written word. What ways can you celebrate?
The Bible
Let’s take a moment to talk about the Bible—a Christian’s playbook for life. The Bible is the most read book in the world. It should come as no surprise that the Bible is also the world’s best-selling and most widely distributed book of all time.
According to Guinness World Records, it’s estimated that more than five billion copies were printed between 1815 and 1975. According to statistics from the International Bible Society, Wycliffe International and Gideons International, in the United States, 168,000 new Bibles are sold, given away or otherwise distributed every single day!
Other fun and interesting facts concerning the Bible include:
For more interesting tidbits concerning the Bible, check out the Amazing Bible Timeline’s Bible Facts and Statistics.
Reading is an important skill, especially for students. As you return to your studies this year on August 26th, you’re likely to have some classes that require an extensive amount of reading. Don’t forget—reading can also be used as a leisure activity, providing a mental break from heavier scholastic reading. Pick up a book, find a secluded corner and immerse yourself in another world.
If you’d like to learn about professions that will enable you to serve wholeheartedly and faithfully in your life’s work or want to learn more about a biblically-based, Christ-centered education at Geneva, we’d love to chat with you. For more information on how Geneva College can help you pursue your education goals, please phone us at 855-979-5563 or email web@geneva.edu.
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