The book and rose festival on your mobile

Saint George's Day or St. George's Day, as you prefer. Book Day in the world and of lovers in Catalonia. Day in which paper prevails over everything else and day in which the rose and its aroma flood the streets. Even though it is a traditional celebration, technology has not missed the opportunity to capture its doses of prominence. And yes, thanks to the Apps It is very easy to live this holiday glued to the phone.

The book festival is also an act of vindication of culture and the promotion of reading. Reading makes us freer and for this reason it is essential to educate and be educated from a young age in this habit. In Argentina, the Reading Foundation is so clear about it that it has promoted an App especially aimed at parents having a reference on which books are the most suitable for their children depending on their age. With a database of thousands of titles, this application allows us to consult reviews, comments and even interviews with the authors to help us decide. Today, it can be a good source of reference before leaving home.

For adults, the option of e-book is beginning to take hold. Less romantic than the texture of paper but, at the same time, much more enriching due to the complementary options to reading that many of them offer. Reading apps like Kindle, iBook, Google Play Books, Aldiko either Audible They offer us an impressive list of titles, both free and paid. From there, the choice of the work is up to each one; however, two recommendations: “80 days” and “Device 6”.

Both titles are presented as interactive novels, or what could be summarized as “games for reading.” The first, “80 days”, as it seems evident, focuses on the illustrious novel by Jules Verne “Around the World in 80 Days.” As if we were Willy Fogg We must complete this exciting journey while competing with other users of the application. Whether by balloon, boat, train or camel, all means of transport are possible to achieve the dream goal.

“Device 6"It is a novel of intrigue, a thriller, which with truly surreal touches presents the story of its protagonist, Ana, who wakes up with amnesia in a castle on a remote island. Completing and solving the different mysteries is the objective of this fantastic adventure.

Both novels are paid, but the fun is worth it.

For the technological romantics, and since today is Valentine's Day, there is also its App. It is iRosa and allows you to give a rose to your loved one thanks to the augmented reality. A photo, a rose that grows out of nowhere and a perfect gift for the biggest geeks or for those who can't wait to go to one of the street stalls and buy a real one.

And finally, because there is always someone in the world who is confused, an App that explains the origin of this holiday, why today is Valentine's Day. The legend of Sant Jordi on mobile, told in an interactive way and in which the user is the real protagonist. Specially designed for the little ones but equally fun for the older ones.

Happy Sant Jordi and read and love all year long!