“For a couple of years now, The Big Green Bookshop has been doing ‘buy a stranger a book day’ every Wednesday.
As the name suggests, people offer to buy a book, sometimes a particular title, sometimes just giving a budget, for a stranger who wants a book and who perhaps can’t afford it themselves.
Personally, I have both bought a book and been the recipient. It is a smashing thing: people are immensely kind and generous and it is a lovely way to share a collective love of books. And along the way, it also helps out a one man independent bookshop. Even if you aren’t directly involved, it is still a joy to see such positivity and kindness on social media.”
Thank you to Debs who spotted this on X (Twitter) – what a magical way to spread kindness!
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