February 14 is not just Valentine’s Day—it’s also the perfect occasion to celebrate another great love: books! Tomorrow marks International Book-Giving Day, a wonderful opportunity to share your favorite reads with friends and family—or even better, donate them to a community book-sharing space.
Instead of gifting roses—which wither far too quickly—why not give someone a book that can bring lasting joy? Public bookcases or small neighborhood libraries are great places to leave behind a few good reads for others to enjoy. Many households have novels that have been sitting untouched for years, waiting for a new reader. However, it’s important to ensure that book-sharing spaces don’t turn into a dumping ground for unwanted or damaged books.
To merge both celebrations, here are a few book recommendations that embrace the theme of love: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Funny Story by Emily Henry.
And for those who aren’t too fond of reading, there’s another reason to celebrate—February 14 also happens to be World Mettbrötchen Day!
