Diversity of books treasure trove to cherish

Tuesday was this year's World Book and Copyright Day. The day is observed worldwide to promote reading, publishing and copyright protection since the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization initiated it on April 23, 1995.

April 23 is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors died.

Despite the impact of digital technologies on reading, the importance of books — a link between the past and the future and a bridge between generations and across cultures — still prevails over time and space.