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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Cynthia Owyoung, Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging at Robinhood, wrote a wonderful book called All Are Welcome. The book focuses on how to build more inclusive workplaces that deliver results. I appreciated the book for Owyoung’s honest reflections. Reading the book made the work more personal and applicable. Exercises are throughout the book
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“Reclaiming the Canon” is a series of posts that aims to bring attention to historical women who are often excluded from the narrative of their field—whether literature, music, science, or another area. Each post features a woman whose name we feel everybody should know. Readers are strongly encouraged to explore further resources, spend quality time
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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
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One thing about audiobooks, narrators can make or break the whole experience. I am very particular about my audiobook narrators, and sometimes it can be difficult to impress me. One thing that’s for sure Bahni Turpin ticks all my boxes for a good audiobook narrator. I listen to a lot of audiobooks; they are the
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Fairytales were originally passed down in oral form in European cultures long before written language. Years down the line, they were frequently shared with child audiences to provide moral lessons and to simply scare children into good behavior, really. Even though they’ve been diluted for younger audiences, the harsh situations and anti-feminist themes remain. (Think
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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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Melissa Febos has made a career out of telling her own story. Her work is deeply personal, sometimes painful, and always resonant. Her memoirs and essays stand out even beyond the import of her experiences and her talent because they are always interwoven–almost bursting–with poetic and philosophical references and insights that help connect her own
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At the beginning of 2022, SELF magazine launched a special issue of their magazine, calling it The Future of Fitness Issue. Its focus was on inclusivity, and it included pieces on anti-fatness in fitness, finding joy in movement, and body positivity. But anti-fat bias isn’t the only barrier to inclusivity and accessibility we see within
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In the novel, We are the Kings, Ariane Torres puts the matriarchy in focus. A multi-generational novel, it is about Marcella, who finds herself in a pivotal place in her life. She also learns about the death of her grandmother, Adele. The family learns more about Adele in her passing as a Jewish immigrant in
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I’ve finally binge-watched PEN15 and, oh my gosh, was I not emotionally prepared for the open-armed hug of my own preteen self. Maya Erskine’s and Anna Konkle’s glorious deep dive into girlhood and puberty—which is nominated for a prestigious Peabody Award—ran for two seasons on Hulu and is aptly categorized as “cringe comedy.” In the
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I treat my inbox like I treat my home. I try to keep it free from clutter and full of things that bring me joy. I curate its contents, adding newsletters and Substacks that give me a laugh or a moment of pause or something to think about in the middle of the day. I
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