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There are 365 days in a year, which gives us 365 opportunities to recommend sapphic books for you to read! Each day we share a new holiday and recommend three sapphic books that tie into the day’s theme. Will it be lesbian sci-fi for National Science Fiction Day? Or maybe a sapphic office romance for Write a Business Plan month? Check back every day, because every day is special in its own way!
The first use of the word vacation was in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” in the 14th century. It stands to reason that the dark, cold days of winter (at least in the northern hemisphere) make us yearn for a getaway. Today is the day to look at your calendar and visit a few travel websites. […]
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The famous Parisian croissant was first born when Marie Antoinette, of “Let them eat cake” fame, introduced a pastry called kipferls from her Austrian homeland to France after her marriage to King Louis XVI. Today, we enjoy buttery, flaky croissants in so many ways. Whether plain, with scrumptious fillings, or as the base for a […]
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On this day in 1880, W.C. Fields, the ultimate curmudgeon, was born in Darby, Pennsylvania. Born William Claude Dunkenfield, W.C. Fields would spend over four decades as a writer, actor, comedian, (and Vaudeville juggler!). His name became synonymous with a cranky curmudgeon. He played numerous antisocial characters on the silver screen, all with a love […]
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On this day in 1986, Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher from Concord, New Hampshire, was set to become the first civilian educator to go to space. McAuliffe was chosen from over 11,000 applicants for the Teacher in Space Project. She had a lifelong passion for space, and believed in the importance of ordinary people […]
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In 2005, the UN General Assembly declared January 27 a day of remembrance for the over six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany. At a time of increasing antisemitism, and to honor the spirit of this day, we’re highlighting three sapphic books with Jewish characters in the hope that this tragic time […]
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This holiday is one of two during the year to celebrate romantic couples. Unlike Valentine’s Day, the focus of National Spouses Day is more about spending quality time together than exchanging cards or expensive gifts. To celebrate this day, we’ve selected three sapphic stories with married or established couples to highlight the ups and downs […]
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The poet Robert Burns was born on this day in Alloway, Scotland in 1759. Burns is most famous for writing the lyrics to the New Year’s Eve classic song, Auld Lang Syne. It’s common in Scotland, and throughout the Scottish diaspora, to hold a Burns Night celebration in the poet’s honor. While some suppers are […]
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Belly Laugh Day was started in 2005 by a yoga teacher who valued the power of laughter as the best medicine. While lesbian fiction historically had unhappy endings because of censorship laws, times have changed for the better. Now, there are many choices for lighthearted comedies when it comes to sapphic stories. Need more humor in […]
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On a day dedicated to kings, we can think of nothing better than reading a book with a drag king! Drag Queens have become synonymous with story hours of late, but seldom does the Drag King get the accolades he deserves. Well, today is the day that changes, starting with three delightful books with drag […]
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Today is Tet, the most important holiday of the year in Vietnamese culture. Chúc mừng năm mới, or a happy new year to all who are celebrating today! The Lunar New Year in Vietnam is celebrated with visits to family, the honoring of ancestors, and huge amounts of food. Let’s be honest. They had us […]
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