Saanand Verma Celebrates National Book Lovers Day

Saanand Verma

Actor Saanand Verma celebrated National Book Lovers Day on August 9 by reflecting on his lifelong passion for reading

Saanand Verma

Verma's love for books began in his childhood when he worked as a bookseller at the age of eight in Patna, where his father owned a small bookshop

Saanand Verma

He has invested significantly in building his personal library, although his busy schedule often leaves little time for reading

Saanand Verma

Verma has a background in journalism and even wrote three detective novels during his early teenage years

Saanand Verma

He is particularly inspired by Robin Sharma's "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari," which he has read multiple times for its motivational content

Saanand Verma

Verma laments the decline of physical book reading due to the internet and social media, emphasizing the unique sensory experience of reading a physical book

Saanand Verma

He advocates for minimizing screen time and encourages people to enjoy books in peaceful, green environments as part of a digital detox

Saanand Verma

Verma believes that physical books have a lasting value that digital devices cannot match, highlighting their potential to be cherished for generations

Saanand Verma

He expresses a strong preference for paperbacks and hardcovers, stating that digital reading devices like Kindle and audiobooks do not bring him the same joy