09/10/2026
October is National Book Month.
Reading can:
β’ Take us to another place or another time
β’ Introduce us to people, cultures, and ideas beyond our own experience
β’ Expand our vocabulary and knowledge
β’ Strengthen focus and concentration
β’ Stimulate our imagination and creativity
β’ Improve our writing and communication skills
β’ Help us see the world from a different perspective
β’ Provide an escape from the stresses of everyday life
β’ Inspire us
β’ Perhaps most importantly, entertain us
The best way to celebrate National Book Month is simple: read. Pick up a book, an old favourite or a brand new one - and buy one of our lovely gemstone bookmarks. Not only does this keep your page, it adorns your bookcase.
Drop your favourite book in the comments below - I have lots including Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown.