Nina Garcia is a reader, reviewer, and devoted coffee drinker from Texas. When she’s not reading or watching Netflix, she is working on writing projects, including a middle grade novel. Favorite genres: anti-racist and intersectional feminist non-fiction, science fiction, horror, and contemporary with elements of fantasy.
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EDUCATE & ACTIVATE: TERF Part II: Genital Checks and Transphobia Masked as Feminism

Background Currently, there is a strong conservative push against transgender rights. Republicans want to conduct genital checks on kids in sports in order to “ban transgender student athletes from joining teams that match their gender identity.” For a community that already experiences high levels of violence and discrimination, this will only further harm and marginalize […]

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Roxane Gay on Writing, Baking, and the Future of Feminism

A feminist, scholar, and writer (who really needs no introduction), Roxane Gay is a leading voice in contemporary feminist thought. She is intelligent and hilarious, something I know for a fact because she joined Feminist Book Club for a discussion of her book Difficult Women on January 28th. As you can imagine, members had a

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Book Review: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Imagine an epic fantasy novel set in pre-Columbian-inspired-Americas that features a voyage, political uncertainty, deception, alternating perspectives and MAGIC. This book IS IT, and more. In Black Sun, multiple storylines revolve around a solar eclipse that is set to take place during the upcoming winter solstice in Tova. It is rumored that the Crow God

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Holiday Romances to Read + Desserts to Try this Season

The holiday season can be stressful for many at any given time, what with the pressure of consumerism and people-pleasing that is commonly associated with gift-giving. Times are even more challenging at this moment because of the pandemic; many people (myself included) will be missing out on traditional family gatherings to ensure everyone’s health and

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