All of the people in these retro Sunderland and East Durham scenes did and what better time to re-live the memories than now as National Read A Book Day approaches.
The big day arrives on September 6 and it encourages people to turn their heads to a good page turner.
We hope these scenes will help you to enjoy Wearside and County Durham book scenes from years gone by.
To re-live a great chapter from the past, take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. A good read in 2005
Lots of young faces in this read and rhyme session at the Central Library 16 years ago. Photo: FLR
2. Wonderful times in West View
These lucky bookworms were presented with prizes at a reading presentation at West View Library in 2005. Who do you recognise? Photo: LH
3. Reading for success
Who remembers the Read For Success project and were you pictured during it in 2005? Photo: MH
4. Golden times in 2005
Who do you recognise at this reading event which was held at Golden Flatts School 16 years ago? Photo: TC