FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at Book Lovers Day.

This is a special day for anyone who enjoys reading, it celebrates books and the joy they bring.

Whether you love diving into epic fantasies, solving thrilling mysteries, learning from non-fiction, or laughing along with a comedy, this day is for you.

Books can transport us to different worlds, teach us new things, and provide a wonderful escape from our daily lives.

They are more than just stories, books are a gateway for learning, and give us the ability to understand and give empathy.

Reading can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and allow us to see the world from different perspectives.

The day encourages everyone to take some time to appreciate the simple pleasure of reading and to share their love of books with others.

People are encouraged to read a book, visit a library, join a book club, share what they are reading on social media, or organise a book swap.

Hundreds of years ago only rich people owned books because they were expensive and bound in leather, most people only owned a Bible.

The industrial revolution brought with it the wider availability of the printing press, with cheap paper back books being printed and distributed.

Nowadays, books are available to all class of people and reading is incredibly popular as it is a great distraction and form of entertainment.

As books first began to become popular, some famous authors included Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman.

These photos show how people in Cumbria have enjoyed books and reading over the years.