Join me in combining exploring local parks with reading in the Books in the Park campaign!
What is Books in the Park?
Books in the Park is a summer campaign that encourages readers to enjoy their favorite books amidst the serene beauty of local parks. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone looking for a new way to unwind, this campaign is perfect for anyone who loves nature and a good story.
How Can You Participate?
Participating in Books in the Park is easy and fun! Here’s how you can join us:
- Grab Your Favorite Book: Pick up any book you’ve been dying to read—or revisit an old favorite! Maybe something from my Parks Pat Mysteries series! Take a print copy, your eReader, or your phone or other device.
- Head to a Park: Find a beautiful spot in your local park.
- Snap a Photo: Capture your reading moment with a photo.
- Share on Social Media: Post your photo on Instagram, X, or Facebook using the hashtag #BooksInThePark and tag me at @pdworkmanauthor.
9 Reasons to Participate
This campaign will benefit your physical and mental health and connect you with a community of like-minded readers! Here’s how!
- Discover New Parks:
Explore hidden gems within parks that may inspire your next adventure or serve as the perfect backdrop for your reading sessions. - Connect with Fellow Readers:
Engage with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for books and nature. - Lower Stress Levels:
Studies have shown that spending time in green spaces can significantly reduce stress levels. Imagine losing yourself in a gripping mystery while feeling completely relaxed by nature’s calming influence! - Get Some Exercise:
Walking or biking to your chosen park not only gives you some exercise but also makes reaching your reading spot part of the adventure. - Soak Up Vitamin D:
Enjoying some time under the sun helps your body produce Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and boosting immunity. - Improve Concentration:
Natural settings have been shown to improve concentration levels—perfect for when you’re diving into those intricate plot twists! - Enhance Creativity:
Nature has been known to inspire creativity; who knows what new ideas might spark as you read among trees and flowers? - Support Local Parks:
By visiting and sharing photos of local parks, you help raise awareness about these beautiful spaces which could contribute towards their maintenance and preservation efforts. - Rediscover Joy In Simple Pleasures:
In our fast-paced digital world filled with screens everywhere we look—taking some time out just sitting quietly with a good book under open sky reminds us how delightful simple pleasures truly are.
Let’s Make This Summer Unforgettable
There’s something truly magical about losing yourself in a good book while surrounded by nature—the rustling leaves overhead, birds singing nearby—it’s an experience that can transform ordinary reading into something extraordinary.
So let’s make this summer unforgettable together! Pack your picnic blanket; grab that novel you’ve been meaning to get through (or perhaps one from my Parks Pat Mysteries series 😉); head out into those beautiful parks—and don’t forget to document it all using #BooksInThePark.
I can’t wait to see all your amazing photos & hear which park became YOUR new favorite reading spot! Thank YOU for being part of this incredible journey—happy reading!
