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Today is Beltane

Beltane

We are celebrating Beltane, a pagan festival that marks the beginning of summer and is associated with fertility. The pagan festival of Beltane, or May Day, is celebrated by lighting bonfires, dancing, and performing fertility rituals. In ancient times, villagers would light two bonfires to purify people and livestock and increase their fertility. This video […]


Today is National Tie Dye Day

National Tie Dye Day

National Tie Dye Day celebrates a technique of folding, twisting, pleating, or crumpling cloth or a garment before binding it with string or rubber bands and applying dye or dyes. National Tie Dye Day gives us all the opportunity to be artists, makers, and creators. Starbursts, ombres, wild color combinations, patterns, subtle pastels, or grungy […]


Today is Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day

Independent Bookstore Day celebrates independent bookstores around the U.S. and their unique contributions to the book world. The importance and value of books are still a priority for many. This is the spirit in which we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. The oldest known bookstore is in Portugal and has been operational for almost 300 years. […]


Sapphic Book News, S.E. Smyth, 16 Books on Sale, Caturday, and More!

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It’s starting to feel like spring around IHS Headquarters! Saturdays are when we round up all the sapphic book news from the previous week into one convenient location. Think of it as your personal queer reading directory! After all, we know the weekend is when so many of us are able to unwind for a […]


Top Sapphic Books, Cheyenne Blue, Freebies, and More

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We’ve made it to another Friday and it’s time to celebrate! Find out the top 3 sapphic books with the most clicks this week, 5 Random Things about sapphic author Cheyenne Blue, women loving women book freebies, and an adorable doggie to get your weekend off to a wonderful start! Miranda and TB are heading […]


Lily Seabrooke’s Getting Rec’d

Authors Getting Rec'd

Author Emily Alter recommends Life is Sweet by Lily Seabrooke Welcome to Authors Getting Rec’d! Each week, we’ll bring you a new sapphic book recommendation from a favorite sapphic author. Find out what authors are reading and why, plus read about the personal connections between authors and books. This week, Emily Alter explains why Life […]


All About: Out of the Ashes by Rita Potter

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Out of the Ashes by Rita Potter Released: Mar 15, 2023 Genre: Historical Romance Why this book and why now? I am a huge fan of disaster movies/books, and I wanted to write something I hadn’t seen before. I Googled natural disasters and Mount St. Helens came up. After I started researching, I was hooked. […]


Today is Kiss Your Mate Day

Kiss Your Mate Day

Kiss Your Mate Day is all about the kiss. Kissing is one of the most romantic and non-verbal ways of showing love to your partner. It’s not unusual for people to close their eyes when they kiss as a way to focus on the experience and block out distraction. Although kissing is thought to be […]


Vote for Best Sapphic Kink

Remember to Vote

Every week, we ask readers on social media to nominate books in a different category. After collecting the nominations for a week, we create a Best of the Best poll, allowing readers to decide the top 3 in each category. To nominate your favorite books, follow us on: Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, and Facebook. Find the winners […]


Today is Love Your Thighs Day

Love Your Thighs Day

Love Your Thighs Day was created for women all over the world. Love Your Thighs Day promotes body positivity among women of all sizes and shapes. It also kicks off the dreaded thigh-chafing season as warm weather approaches. Love Your Thighs Day supports women feeling comfortable in their bodies, with the goal of helping women […]