Let the joyous news be spread, Star Wars Reads Day is back for a fourth annual installment!

Huh? You ask? Star Wars Reads Day? Isn’t that just for kids? Oh, my young Jedi (or Sith), come here. Let me hug you and give you the rundown. Star Wars Reads Day – different from Star Wars Day on May 4th – is a literary celebration of all things Star Wars. From comics, to picture books, to novels and yes, fanfic counts, Star Wars Reads Day is a way for libraries, booksellers, comic stores, and basically, anywhere you can find a book, to share the love of reading with everyone. It’s become a global phenomenon, with parties, signings, and celebrations going on everywhere. The best part? THIS IS A STAR WARS MOVIE YEAR. There is so much potential Star Wars goodness to come out of this day – happening two months before The Force Awakens – that I can’t even right now.

So keep checking this space, check your local geekery sites, and check StarWars.com for updates, because between now and October, the parties are going to be planned and awesome. And if you need some Star Wars reading recommendations to get yourself ready, well, I’ve got you. Watch this space.