Do you have a side hustle? Nowadays side hustles are becoming more and more common. Taking time to pursue another job after your full time gig has become routine, especially among younger generations.The generational differences regarding side hustles is interesting. It seems that the younger you go, the more people are doing “unconventional” jobs and […]
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CW: sexual violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment It was 20 years ago, but I still remember everything. Going out dancing to a favorite nightclub in Cambridge. Lights flashing. Faces blinking bright out of the darkness. A young guy’s hands resting lightly on my hips as we stepped and spun with the music. And suddenly, a
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As a Black person living in America, I have a fraught relationship with books about slavery. Most oppressive systems in America against Black people exist because of slavery. There is an episode of the Netflix show Black AF where you can get a crash course in why in less than 5 minutes. Previously, I disliked
Because of Slavery: A Reflection Read More »
Do you love Greek mythology and the classics but wish they were less misogynist? We have you covered! Today’s episode features Jennifer Saint, author of the brand new book Ariadne, in conversation with FBC founder Renee. Follow and support Renee: Instagram Follow and support our guest Jennifer Saint: Instagram // Twitter // Website Mentioned in
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Does thinking about personal finance(s) give you anxiety? I know it does for me (and this is coming from a person who runs a non-profit that teaches personal finance!) Financial discussions are some of the most intimate and emotional discussions that people can have. Women have endured inequalities over the centuries over a variety of
Women’s Financial Liberation Over the Years Read More »
Tiny and Snail is a card and stationery company based out of the Midwest and is also featured in the May Feminist Book Club box! It is run by an amazing sister duo, Grace and Leah, who love creating illustrations and bringing joy to the world, one piece of mail at a time. I got
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What is sustainable fashion and can we really participate in fashion trends ethically? These are just some of the conundrums that we tackle in today’s episode. Join Niba as she discusses fashion, thrifting, economics, and sustainability with special guest Emma Wasserman, who is officially our youngest podcast guest to date. At 15 years old, her
Gen Z Asks: Is Sustainable Fashion Even Possible? Read More »
The Hare by Melanie Finn is a feminist thriller. The story of an art student, Rosie Monroe, who falls in love with the much older “world-wise”, Bennett Kinney. Starting as a twisted unbalanced love story, Rosie finds herself pregnant, and the rest of the story follows her decision to keep the child, Kinney’s life, and
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Feminist Book Club (FBC) continues to host robust conversations between members and prolific authors, creating gathering with nurturing action. Dina Gilio-Whitaker, author of As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock joined FBC for a wide ranging conversation about Indigenous people, feminism, and environmental justice. As Long
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Today Natalia interviews author Rose Eveleth about Flash Forward: An Illustrated Guide to Possible (and Not so Possible) Tomorrows. Part graphic novel and part journalistic reporting, Flash Forward asks provocative questions and uses art to bring readers into the world dreamed up and ends with an essay by Eveleth providing more details and context. They
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Each month, Feminist Book Club supports a different non-profit organization with 5% of all revenue generated that month. Within the past three months, Feminist Book Club has donated to the organizations The Body is Not An Apology, Eve for Life, and Women’s Earth Alliance. Our May theme for the monthly Feminist Book Club box is
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One thing I’ve learned from running a business is that nothing ever stays the same for too long. I’m lucky that changes excite me rather than scare me (it’s routine that freaks me out). Since the beginning of this year, here are a few of the bigger changes Feminist Book Club has undergone: Brought Lucy
Update from FBC HQ Read More »
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Our fiction book of the month is GODS OF JADE AND SHADOW by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and our non-fiction book of the month is FROM HERE TO ETERNITY: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
If you've already read these picks, have no fear! We have brought in other suggested titles including Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel, Thistlefoot by Gennarose Nethercott, Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters by Nikkita Gill, and Ask Baba Yaga: Otherwordly Advice for Everyday Troubles by Taisia Kitaiskaia.
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