In this captivating episode of the Feminist Book Club podcast, we explore two thought-provoking segments that delve into the connections between mental health, environment, and the power of personal storytelling. In the first segment, Niba engages in an insightful conversation with Morgan Sweeney, a therapist in training, about the profound impact of our environments on […]
Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our latest episode. If you’re a fan of High School Musical or The O.C., this one is for you! Join Renee for an interview with Laura Hankin to discuss her latest novel, The Daydreams. Packed with early 2000s nostalgia, this captivating novel will transport you
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Emily Henry is back with the ultimate summer beach read, HAPPY PLACE. Join our mini book club discussion as Renee, Sally, Jordy, and Mariquita share their love for this breezy summer beach read. In this spoiler-filled episode, they explore what makes HAPPY PLACE the perfect companion for lazy beach days. From its Taylor Swiftian vibes
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Join us for a special episode featuring two thought-provoking segments on representation and advocacy. In the first segment, Alana speaks with Juliana Pache, social media director, jewelry entrepreneur, and creator of Black Crosswords for the Diaspora. Juliana shares the story behind the creation of Black Crosswords, highlighting the importance of representation in overlooked spaces and
In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, join Jordy as she sits down to chat with bestselling author Sarah Penner. Together, they explore Sarah’s latest novel, The London Séance Society, and its mesmerizing themes of the Victorian Era, feminism, and all things Séance. Don’t miss out on this interview as we discover Sarah
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Renee welcomes Anna Bogutskaya to the podcast to chat about her book Unlikeable Female Characters and the nine character archetypes that make a woman unlikeable. You don’t have to be a film nut to enjoy this book and conversation and you’ll be floored by how common these tropes are. Get a copy of Unlikeable Female
First, Ashley talks about the book, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Toni Morrison. She further talks about Toni Morrison’s way of speaking about criticism, why opinion as criticism is a dire mistake, and how Ms. Morrison’s work stays in the present. In the second segment, Tayler and Briana Holt ask
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Ashley interviews Kirthana Ramisetti about her novel, Advika and the Hollywood Wives. They talk about writing a young woman making choices, writing about #OscarsSoWhite and Bollywood. They also discuss three films she would put into the Criterion Collection. Book content warning: death Bookstores mentioned: Greenlight Bookstore, Beach Books, Book Soup, Book Passage, Sisters Uptown Support
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Jordy sits down with Alex Mar, journalist and author of Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy. Listen in as they discuss the story of Paula Cooper, a teenage girl who committed a violent crime and was sentenced to death at the age of fifteen. The death penalty was sought for Paula
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In this double header episode, we get to hear about two changemakers, Dr. Dorothy Horstmann and Empower Her* Voice! First, Mariquita talks with author Lynn Cullen about her new book, The Woman with the Cure. The Woman with the Cure is a historical fiction novel that examines the life and contributions of Dr. Dorothy Horstmann.
Sometimes you just wanna chat about books with other book lovers. Renee crafted a list of 12 or so questions about books and put Natalia and Mariquita in the hot seat. Get your TBRs ready because this hilarious chaotic mess is full of great recommendations. Books mentioned in this episode: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
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It’s the beginning of the week and we have two more great author interviews to share with you! First Niba chats with the author of LOKI’S RING, Stina Leicht. Then Jordy and Rachel Koller Croft discuss her novel, STONE COLD FOX which is soon to be a TV series. Niba chats with author Stina Leicht
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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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