Tuesday 11 February 2014

Sharing the book love: International Book Giving Day & Blind Date with a Book



Valentine's day has always been a too commercial for my taste. I never brought into the idea of showing someone you love them on one specific day of the year. However, this year, I'm definitely going to be celebrating on the 14th February, as it's International Book Giving Day, too!

Giving someone a book on the 14th is the perfect alternative to the traditional Valentine's day presents. Who wants a boring box of chocolates when you can have a book? (or both!) Surprisingly, my boyfriend and I had actually already planned to just buy each other a book this year before I'd heard of International Book Giving Day. We even picked the books we wanted out together, which made a nice change from secret present buying.

A second way I'm involved with IBGD is through participating in my first blind date with a book, thanks to LeeLeeLoves. A group of book bloggers have all decided to  anonymously send a secret book to someone. I sent mine off at the beginning of last week, and hopefully my own secret book should be arriving before the 14th. (Another little love/book day treat for me!)

So, if you want to get involved, the instructions are simple: buy a book, and give it to someone. The person you choose is entirely up to you. It could be a friend, a family member, a stranger or you could even leave it in a waiting room for someone to find. Get creative!
 
I'd love to know if anyone else is getting involved with IBGD.

 
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10 comments:

  1. Oh what a great idea! I wish I heard of the swap- would have been so interesting!!
    Lauren | OhHay Blogs!
    xxx

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    1. Since posting about this on Twitter, I've been made aware of another book swap. They're know as @NinjaBookSwap on Twitter. Apparently they do book swaps at lots of different times throughout the year, so that might be something to look into for the future :) x

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  2. I wish I knew about this sooner, or even half an hour ago on my fortnightly shopping trip! I might order one through book depo for someone though...

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    1. Let me know if you end up getting involved. I'd love to know what book you brought and who you brought it for :) x

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  3. This is an AWESOME idea! Getting a book as a present is one of the best things!

    thegirlinthemoonlight.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It really is. Books are my favourite types of present. I can't wait to give my boyfriend his tomorrow. :) x

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  4. I'm not that into Valentine's Day either but this sounds like such a fun thing :)

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    1. I really loved doing this. I'll be posting my IBGD swag later! :)

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  5. What a lovely idea! I'm a passionate book lover, perhaps even a "bit" obsessed! I love the idea of sending a secret book gift. Just joined your blog and hope you'll follow me right back.;) Lori

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    1. It's such a good idea, isn't it? I like receiving a mystery book!

      And thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed my little blog enough to follow. :) x

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