Yasi Agah is a born and raised Californian living out her dreams in New York City. She loves to read, write, listen to podcasts, and teach yoga. Becoming by Michelle Obama makes her cry every time she reads it.
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Book Review: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

This post may include affiliate links, meaning we make a small commission on sales. This commission helps the Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! The Lion Women of Tehran Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran is a captivating novel that skillfully intertwines history, culture, and personal struggle. […]

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Book Review: Muddy People by Sara El Sayed

This post contains affiliate links, contributing a small commission to Feminist Book Club for any sales. This support enables us to compensate our contributors, fostering independent media! Muddy People initially seized my attention with its title. Being Middle Eastern with Muslim family members, I reacted viscerally: “MUDDY People??! Excuse me?!” However, upon noticing its subtitle, Memoir,

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Bisexuality 101

This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Today, we are diving into a queer community that often gets overlooked – bisexuals. As someone who discovered their bisexuality in the last

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Take Self-Help Books with a Grain of Salt

Self-help books have enjoyed widespread popularity for decades, promising their readers personal growth, happiness, and success. These books cover a broad range of topics, from relationships and career advice to mental health and spirituality. While they can offer valuable insights and inspiration, it is essential to approach them with a critical mindset. I’m personally a

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From Misinformation to Empowerment: Unraveling the Complexities of Social Media

Have you ever deleted social media for a “digital detox” or crafted the perfect social post through hours of trial and error? What about letting online influencers (or de-influencers) impact your daily habits, whether it be a new recipe, clothing item, or workout routine? Social media is a double-edged sword with many benefits and harms;

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Book Review: White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind by Koa Beck

White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind by Koa Beck is a thoughtful and educational book about how, well, feminists have dropped the ball throughout history and how to move forward with a more inclusive movement. Don’t know what I’m talking about? White feminism, “is the label given to feminist

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