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Witches, Wonders, and the Women’s World Cup

Welcome to another episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast!  Get ready for a riveting lineup of thought-provoking segments that will ignite your passion for literature and social issues. First, you’ll hear a book review of Weyward Witches by Emilia Hart, then Sally recommends a few audiobooks. After that, Mariquita reviews When We Were Mothers […]

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The cover of the Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and the cover of The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade
Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Adventures in Fantasy: Exploring Fourth Wing and The Shadow Sister

Welcome to another episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. Get ready to dive into two stories that will leave you inspired and engaged. You’ll hear an interview with the author of The Shadow Sister, Lily Meade and a mini-book club discussion about the Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  There is No Such Thing as

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Blog, Social Justice

And Justins’ For All

Justin Jones and Justin Pearson are Tennessee State Representatives. Following yet another school shooting in May 2023, at that time in Nashville, Jones and Pearson, with Representative Gloria Johnson, sought action for gun reform while on the floor of the State House. Rep. Johnson, a white woman, was not expelled. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were.

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Blog, Reclaiming the Canon

Reclaiming the Canon: Felisa Rincón de Gautier

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! “Reclaiming the Canon” is a series of posts that aims to bring attention to historical women who are often excluded from the narrative of

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Blog, Book Reviews

Books about Bibliophiles

I’ve been on the search for books about bibliophiles–booksellers and bookmakers and bookbinders and collectors. I’ve read so many books about writers–across time and space and genre. And this makes sense. We’ve all heard the adage, “write what you know.” And, increasingly, as autofiction has dominated literature, the focus of even many fiction writers’ works

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The Importance of Creative Work During These Dystopian Times
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The Importance of Creative Work During These Dystopian Times

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! In early 2019, before COVID-19 consumed the world, I wrote the beginning of a horror story while on a writing retreat in the

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4 women are standing in a line. They're very fed up with SCOTUS... but all are here to talk about the Little Mermaid and Sapphic Lit.
Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Diving into Diversity: SCOTUS Rulings, The Little Mermaid & Sapphic Lit

Join us for an episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast as we explore the realms of diversity and inclusivity. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into three captivating segments that cover a range of topics, from recent SCOTUS rulings to the live action remake of The Little Mermaid and the world of book influencing. 

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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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the cover of The Quiet part Out Loud by Deborah Crossland and the cover of One of the Boys by Jayne Cowie displayed on a purple background.
Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Myths, Faith, and a Genetic Dystopia: Exploring Powerful Narratives

In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we dive into two thought-provoking books. Join us for captivating conversations with Deborah Crossland about The Quiet Part Out Loud and Jayne Cowie about One of the Boys. Modernizing Greek Mythology and Christianity with Deborah Crossland  Segment begins 00:00:22 Join Ashley as she engages in an

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