Beach Library in Albena
2016-06-19 10:00:00
Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort Albena opens beach library for third year this season. The library is first of its kind in Europe and boasts over 3,000 books in more than 15 languages.
The idea of the beach library is based on the bookcrossing  - “the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise."

“Everyone can borrow a book for free and even keep it if leaving another in return.” – founders explain.

Rich collection of titles in all genres can be found on the shelves - thrillers, crime novels, romantic and historical readings, memoirs, etc. Special attention is paid to the Bulgarian literature, in particular Yovkov’s work "Albena".  Limited edition of the book has been translated into 6 languages, so that tourists from all over the world can acquaint with the richness of Bulgarian literature.

For the convenience of visitors, consultants guide readers and help them choose a suitable book for their holiday. Tourists are encouraged to donate their own books - so the library expands constantly and the number of languages increases late in the season.

Sharing books proved to be not only a successful campaign to promote reading but a way to promote the cultural tourism in Bulgaria.

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