The Fallen Book as a Sign of Change

A presentation at The Sudden Letter as Destiny’s Messenger in in United States by anturov

Folklore often linked falling books to destiny. In medieval universities, students believed it foretold exam results. In households, it was seen as a sign of visitors or unexpected events. Its randomness echoed the uncertainty of slots or walking into a Nine casino online.

Library records from 18th-century Germany describe rituals to neutralize “bad luck” from fallen books. On Twitter, viral threads about “book omens” gather thousands of comments, proving the superstition still lingers.