And soon, you can pay a timely tribute to Roald Dahl as Roald Dahl Day will be held on September 13.
The man who brought us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and the BFG has certainly made an impression on avid readers.
But have you been pictured enjoying a Roald Dahl book in Sunderland and Washington in years gone by?
Take a look at these archive photos and see if you can spot someone you know enjoying a great read by the master.
1. A celebration in 2016
A Roald Dahl costume celebration at Fatfield Academy four years ago. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Stu Norton
2. Books galore in 2010
Sunderland City Library and Information Assistant Sophie Johnston with some of the Roald Dahl books from the library shelves. How many of his books have you read? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
3. Getting creative in 2012
Pupils from Broadway Junior School helped to make scarecrows based on their favourite Roald Dahl characters. Does this bring back memories from 2012? Photo: Picture Corrina Atkinson.
4. All dressed up in 2016
Robbie Bentham, 9, and Katie Watson, 5, got right into the spirit of a 2016 celebration of Roald Dahl costumes at Fatfield Academy. Photo: Stu Norton