August 9 - National book lovers’ day!
August 9 - National book lovers’ day!
If you are a book lover this is your day! It doesn’t matter if you have not read a book in ages, grab a book, your kindle, e-book, or a magazine. Turn off the TV , your cell phone and find a cozy spot to go on a journey.
Let’s take a step back in time:
- The very first books used parchment or vellum (calf skin) for the book pages.
- The book covers were made of wood and often covered with leather.
- The books were fitted with clasps or straps.
- Public libraries appeared in the Middle Ages.
- Public libraries often chained the books to a shelf or a desk to prevent theft.
