Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Buy a Book Day 2020!

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s National Read a Book Day, today is National Buy a Book Day, which, according to the calendar site Happy Days 365, “was formed in 2012 to educate people about the significance of books to … Continue reading

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Happy Read a Book Day 2020!

Today is National Read a Book Day, which is celebrated in the United States every September 6th since…well, nobody seems to know precisely when this “holiday” began, or who started it, but it’s a celebration of reading, so it’s all … Continue reading

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Summertime 2020 Is Just About (Unofficially) Here!

Next Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day in the United States—a time when the country takes a moment to recognize the sacrifices of the members of our armed forces who’ve given their lives to protect our, and the world’s freedoms. … Continue reading

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National Bombshells’ Day 2020 Is Tomorrow!

In case you were unaware of it, tomorrow is National Bombshells’ Day, a promotional event that, according to the National Day Calendar, was launched by a well-known lingerie company: “Victoria’s Secret created Bombshells’ Day as a day for women to celebrate … Continue reading

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Happy National Tell a Fairy Tale Day 2020!

No one seems to know where it came from, or whose idea it was, but today is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, a time “to celebrate those beloved stories that we all loved as children, those fictional stories that … Continue reading

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Love and Horror for the Romantic Soul

Valentine’s Day—the world’s favorite day for romance and outpourings of love—is close at hand, and coincidentally it just happens to fall smack-dab in the middle of Women in Horror Month. If you’re a horror fan, what better way to celebrate … Continue reading

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Holiday Gifts for Art Fans 2019

The Bob Larkin Sketchbook: It’s a collection of incredible pencil drawings by the acclaimed cover artist of Star Wars, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Doc Savage, and what you’ll discover when you see them is how wide-ranging his subjects … Continue reading

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The Perfect Holiday Gift for Writers and Gamemasters

Have a budding writer or a dedicated gamer in your life looking for inspiration? Well, look no further than StarWarp Concepts for a gift sure to appeal to them! Terra Incognito: A Guide to Building the Worlds of Your Imagination is … Continue reading

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Holiday Gifts for Horror Fans 2019

As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The holidays are in full swing, and that means it’s present-buying time. Have a horror fan in your life? Then allow us to recommend some books that might … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween from StarWarp Concepts!

Thrift store window, Sunnyside, Queens. Photo by Steve Roman.

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