In this episode, Rah sits down with Juno Dawson to discuss her book, HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL COVEN. They discuss female friendships, the parallels between the issues of today and witch hunts of the past, identity, and who is Juno’s favorite Spice Girl. Get the book here: Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson Links mentioned: […]
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Renee sits down with one of her favorite YA authors Samira Ahmed to discuss revolutionary girls, YA thrillers, the wisdom of teenagers, and the nature of truth. Be sure to check out Samira’s latest book HOLLOW FIRES, out now from Little, Brown and Company for Young Readers. Books mentioned: Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed Internment
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First Renee shares everything about our June Trans Voices box, including stories about our featured trans businesses and trans artists. Then Ashley interviews Stephanie Wrobel for her second novel, THIS MIGHT HURT, about sisters Natalie and Kit who are tied into a cult fashioned as a luxurious retreat that pulls at their secrets. Stephanie shares
June Unboxing + Wellness Retreat or Creepy Cult? with Stephanie Wrobel Read More »
Mariquita talks with Emily Henry about her latest book, Book Lovers, a title just perfect for rom-com cynics and true believers alike. They also discuss the tightrope women are expected to walk in society and why the “cold, bitchy woman” stereotype deserves another look. Books mentioned: Book Lovers by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily
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Ashley interviews Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, authors of the young adult novel, THE AGATHAS. They discuss class, including the media as a perspective, screen names, and of course… how Agatha Christie is generational. The conversation is fruitful, full of laughs, and a mystery solved in the middle of the podcast! Book content warnings: Domestic
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Rah sits down with Danica Roem, the nation’s first out-and-seated transgender state legislator, to discuss her memoir BURN THE PAGE: A true story of torching doubts, blazing trails, and igniting change. They touch on why it’s important to get involved in politics and what it means to flip the script and write your own story.
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Ashley speaks with Colleen Hubbard about her debut novel, Housebreaking. The story follows Del, a 24-year-old who inherits a home after her mother died and dismantles it to move across the pond during one winter. In the conversation, Ashley and Colleen’s discussion includes age and milestones, welcoming humor amidst grief, and writing fulfilling gay men
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Ashley sits down with Dolen Perkins-Valdez to talk about her third novel, Take My Hand. This thoughtful conversation includes naming the story, the power of the main character’s name, writing about Black girls, and the Relf sisters’ case that inspired the novel’s story about the sterilization of Black girls.Content warning: abortion, forced sterilization, racism, depression
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Mariquita takes a moment to talk about The Wonders, the debut novel by Spanish poet, Elena Medel. The Wonders is a gorgeous exploration of family, security, politics, and independence, and it will leave you in a daze. Then Renee walks us through the May Feminist Book Club book pick and box items. Books mentioned:The Wonders
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In this episode Mariquita talks with Juli Berwald about the future of coral reefs, a new inventive way of helping to ease climate change, and why it is important to talk about the lack of diversity in academia. Books mentioned: Spineless by Juli Berwald Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs by
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In this episode Ashley interviews Kimberley Baker Guillemet about her memoir, Black Prep: Life Lessons of a Perpetual Outsider. In the interview, Ashley and Kimberley discuss family lineage, writing about childhood, being a Black girl receiving an outstanding education, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination. Books mentioned: Black Prep: Life Lessons of a
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A fun look at audio books + Readathon FAQ answered Do you enjoy audio books? Perhaps you just enjoy reading with a community? In this two segment episode you can clearly see that we’re not here for audible and how much we love the Readathon. Up first, Mariquita talks about the different available audiobook platforms
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![Meet the titles that our members wanted to read this February! 📚️
These titles are offered our members in case they have read the book of the month already. When you join Feminist Book Club, you are able to suggest and vote on titles that YOU want to read.
There are many ways to join! Whether you prefer physical book subscriptions, an audiobook, or joining the online discussion- we're here to meet you where you're at.
Here are the titles our members wanted to read as we dive into our February theme: DESIRE.
💜The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran
💜Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous collected by Gillian Anderson
💜A Curious History of Sex by Kate Lister
💜All Fours : A Novel by Miranda July
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