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! I remember when my Mom recommended that I read The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates. I had just started working in San […]
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In this captivating episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we explore two thought-provoking segments that delve into love, borders, and the complexities of family and wealth. What happens when you fall in love with someone with an incompatible passport? Sally chats with Anna Lekas Miller about her book Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and
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On Tuesday, May 30, Feminist Book Club members had a Zoom hang with Stephanie Foo, the author of What My Bones Know. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation from that evening. What does being feminist mean to you? Wow, that’s hard because I can’t even consider an alternative. Being feminist is the
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With the passing of Tina Turner , I’ve noticed that so much of the coverage of her life revolves around her abusive ex-husband and the various men she has crossed paths within her career professionally. It’s a curious thing when one’s obituary is largely dedicated to their abuser and with that the fear that we,
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Join Jordy in an exciting episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast as she explores the captivating world of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies with author Alison Goodman. Immerse yourself in a Regency Era filled with mystery, adventure, and romance, as twin “spinster” sisters take center stage. Alison’s masterful storytelling will keep you on
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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! Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu centers Soila, a girl seeking independence. She leaves Nairobi for an education at Barnard College. Throughout the story,
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I don’t remember the first time I watched The Parent Trap, but the movie came out in 1998—the same year my own parents divorced—and it made quite an impression on 8-year-old me. The film became a beloved fixture of my childhood, and, 25 years later, it’s now a nostalgic comfort movie in my adulthood. Whenever
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Since its debut in December 2021, Abbott Elementary has garnered a wide viewership and numerous awards. Following a mockumentary style format, the show features a group of teachers and their daily lives working in an underfunded Philadelphia school led by a principal with no experience. While the setting matches the stark reality of many public
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Prepare for an enlightening episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, featuring two captivating segments! Are you ready for another bookish Double Date? In this first segment, Sally shares two of her recent faves focused on inner healing. Get to know yourself better by taking a closer look at your past, and see how you
Remember those emails hounding you to vote for us for The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism? Unfortunately, despite your votes and our best efforts, we didn’t win the Audience Choice Award. But…. WE WON THE VISION AWARD! The Vision Award recognizes one of the nearly 400 media companies that applied for The Next Challenge that has
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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! Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo is a powerful novel that explores the intersection of gender, race, and identity in contemporary Nigeria. The story follows
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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
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