Editors Note: Matilda Bilstein Ong is a Feminist Book Club member who besides being an amazing attorney and general overall badass is of the Jewish persuasion. I reached out to her to get some information about Hanukkah from someone in the know, as it were, so here you go! Do some learnin’ and expand your […]
The History of Hanukkah Read More »
Dark academia is an aesthetic, a mood, and a popular trend in the bookish interwebz. Since I first came across dark academia-themed booktube videos last fall, it feels like it is everywhere. According to a wiki dedicated to aesthetics, dark academia is an academic aesthetic that revolves around classic literature, self-discovery, and passion for knowledge.
Fall Reading: Dark Academia Read More »
Feminist writer Jessica Valenti recently wrote an installment of her newsletter, All in Her Head, in which she called out the bullshit of ageism. In it, she wrote of how women in our culture are taught to fear aging — all the laugh lines and greying hair, the softening of the body and the slowing
A Holiday Gift Guide for All the Badass Aging Women Who DGAF Read More »
Supply chain delays in book buying — what does that even MEAN!? Emma talks a little about how this affects the publishing industry and suggests a few short reads as holiday gifts to order now (get that book buying in early for the holidays!). Next, Natalia gets vulnerable in a segment about Dominican oregano, homesickness,
Book Gift Ideas + Homesick Holidays Read More »
November is Native American (or Indigenous) Heritage Month, and we are highlighting the work of the Wyld Gallery in Austin, TX. WYLD Gallery is the only gallery in Austin featuring art by Native American artists. I got to interview one of their featured artists, Mallory Taylor (Cherokee Osage Blackfoot Crow*). She was absolutely amazing! Mallory
Artist Interview: Mallory Taylor Read More »
Summary Did you get recruited by the CIA during college? Have you ever fallen in and out of love while traveling the world under a false identity? How about bringing your newborn baby to your undercover missions? Amaryllis Fox has lived a unique life full of adventure, chaos and unforgettable experiences. During her time in
Book Review: Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA by Amaryllis Fox Read More »
Celebrating the holidays with young people can be so magical. The glisten in their eyes as they spend time with their closest family and friends while learning their family traditions and creating their own meaning for this special time. No matter what holidays you and your family celebrate, the magic of sharing time together is
Holiday Children’s Book Recommendations Read More »
Mariquita and Natalia team up again to discuss Belabored by Lyz Lenz, which sparks a whole discussion around who gets to be a parent, the ways in which the US prioritizes fetal wellbeing over the health of the birthing parent, what it’s like to try to parent during a pandemic, and heaps more. Books mentioned:
Belabored and the Challenges of Parenting in the US Read More »
Romance is my guilty pleasure. I’m a hopeless romantic and I love love. The tropes and formulas are so predictable, but they are addicting and keep us coming back for more. We all know the plotlines and have our favorites. From enemies-to-lovers, to the fake relationship, no matter the story, these tropes lie at the
Our Problematic Faves: Another Side to Romantic Tropes Read More »
Emma talks about some new releases for your radar. You might have heard of them, you might have not– let her know if you’ve picked them up! Books mentioned: The Loneliest Americans, Jay Caspian Kang Not A Nation of Immigrants: Settler Colonialism, White Supremacy, and a History of Erasure and Exclusion, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Becoming Abolitionists:
New Releases for Your Radar Read More »
Can true crime be feminist? This big question kicked off the night we chatted with Becky Cooper, author of We Keep the Dead Close. Despite the time difference between the US and the UK, she answered FBC member questions on Tuesday October 26th. In her book, Cooper details her extensive investigation into the mystery
MEMBER Q&A WITH BECKY COOPER Read More »
It’s one of Emma’s favorite months to talk about books — Nonfiction November! In this episode, Emma suggests just a small selection of books that may pique your interest. Feel free to tag her in your #nonfictionnovember stacks – she’s excited to see them! Then stick around as Natalia reviews The Power of Knitting: Stitching
Nonfiction November Recommendations + A Book Review of The Power of Knitting Read More »
Want to get a heads up on the monthly selections before anyone else? Want to be on the VIP list for special offers and deals? Well, get on the list and you’ll be officially in the FBC loop!
