According to a survey carried out three months ago and of which we spoke at the time in AL, only 28.6% of Spaniards read almost daily compared to 36.1% who never or almost never read. Some data that demonstrate the need to continue promoting literature in a country where new and interesting initiatives are added to this cause, from the famous book crossing even the donation of literary titles. The last example is about Books that matter, the greatest invisible friend of books held in Zaragoza these days.
Books that matter
With this name, the literary association Wind catcher, based in Zaragoza and soul after various events and local writing workshops, started last Monday the greatest invisible friend of books of our country. Celebrated on the Plaza del Pilar in Zaragoza, the Trappavientos booth has been hosting the different deposited books this week. And yet you will ask yourself: what is this really about an invisible friend from books?
The initiative is about encourage readers to deposit the book that has helped or contributed the most to the booth, provided that it is signed with a dedication and wrapped in gift paper. In this way, by leaving a book automatically the person acquires another for himself, fostering a round of readers, stories and teachings whose purpose is to promote literature and even export this curious disclosure to the most important cities of our country next Christmas. , an intention that the association has already expressed during the celebration of the event.
Among the attendees who have not missed this initiative we find writers and personalities from Aragon such as the dancer Victor ullate, who delivered the book Papillon, by the French Henri Charrière; a reference for the artist after recovering from his heart operation, or Charles Pauner, who came with The Consul's Son, by Santiago Posteguillo, wrapped in his hands. In turn, the Minister of Culture and Economy of Zaragoza, Fernando Rivares, delivered The century of lights, by Alejo Carpentier "For its ideological and social impact", stating that he has read it up to "ten times."
Tomorrow, Friday, the closing of this initiative will be celebrated, revealing which has been the most gifted book and whether the attendance figures will allow us to continue promoting this great invisible friend of books throughout the country.
We are sure that it is.
What do you think of this initiative?
What if you get a book that you don't like? The problem of the lack of reading (leaving aside the possible lack of time, which is totally respectable), is the education we have had with them since we were little, forcing us to read, at school, the three books of the Golden Age , which have a density of text and thematic, not very suitable for children, making reading in general take a tostón.
The person who gives you, must know what your tastes are and give it to you with enthusiasm, otherwise they will give you anything and the result will be, one more book for the shelf or to give it to someone next year.