Joy is a vibrant and essential form of resistance. As the U.S. election is coming to an end, we take a breath and embrace what nourishes us. May this playlist take you to your greatest memories and the moment you are in now. Take care of yourself. In the immortal words (and song title) from […]
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There is something about witches that have always fascinated me since childhood. I remember checking out books from the library and buying books at book fairs that focused on witches, their history, and their spells. In fairytales, witches have a bad reputation because of their power. But this power is what makes them appealing and
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I don’t remember how young I was when I first plucked my father’s John Saul novels from the basement shelves. Too young, probably. But those dark, pulpy paperbacks got their hooks in me and, to this day, there’s nothing that gives me greater pleasure than a good horror novel. I mean, this is my pinned
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Synopsis Running is a debut young adult novel from Peruvian American author Natalia Sylvester. Running tells the story of Mariana Ruiz who is a Cuban American teenager and also the daughter of Florida’s Republican Senator Anthony Ruiz. Mariana has gotten used to being the daughter of a senator but that all changes when her Dad runs
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Today we have a guest post by Dr. Ruth Saxton. Dr. Saxton is a Professor Emerita of English at Mills College in Oakland, CA. Over the course of her forty-two-year career, she has studied, taught, and published works on fiction by women, focusing on how narratives limit or expand what we imagine to be possible.
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It Is Wood, It Is Stone is Gabriella Burnham’s debut novel where the female American protagonist, Linda spends a year in Sao Paolo, Brazil. She lives with her husband, Dennis who is a visiting offer of history at the University of Sao Paolo. Apart from the gorgeous cover, the novel, written from Linda’s perspective, is
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Week Three (Week One is here. Week Two is here.) Welcome to week three of Read. Resist. Vote! A reminder as voting continues in many states – we need to do more than just hope our candidates win. We need to read about these candidates; resist any attempt to block our voices, and; vote them into office. Because our lives
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In case you were unaware, which I hope is not the case, the primary election is coming up. On November 3rd, 2020 the United States will be engaging in a primary election following four years of an eventful presidential term. Voting is one of the most important acts that a person can do in the
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Feminist readers are the best people. Wow. I honestly didn’t know what to expect hosting our very first readathon. I’ve participated in a few over the years and knew that it was a lot of work from the organizers, but I never dreamed it would be so fulfilling and rewarding. It’s Sunday night as I
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Celebrate the read-a-thon by putting together a Fall Snack Board to enjoy while you read! This homemade board, filled with cheese, seasonal fruit, crackers, nuts and more, is the perfect afternoon snack. Makes 2-4 servings, but is easily customizable. The Feminist Book Club October Read-a-thon is coming… and I’m here to help you keep your
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Hey, Renee here. I’ve got some unsolicited advice for everyone participating in the #FBCReadathon this weekend. (Have you signed up yet? What are you waiting for? It’s free! There are prizes!) I want to make sure you have fun this weekend but also that you go out of your way to find some peace, relaxation,
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The Feminist Book Club Read-a-thon is fast approaching from October 9th through October 11th! This is the first read-a-thon hosted by Feminist Book Club and I could not be more excited to connect with readers everywhere. You can sign up for the read-a-thon to be eligible to win amazing prizes such as the grand prize,
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