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A letter from our founder

Feminist Book Club celebrated its 5th birthday in July with an announcement (we’re transitioning into a co-op!) and a call for help (we were robbed 4 times…). It’s been a very tumultuous few months to say the least. While there are a few major changes ahead for Feminist Book Club, who we are, what we […]

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Blog, Bookish Life, Podcast Shownotes

Romance, Spice, & The Gamification of Reading

Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. In this episode we curated two bookish discussions that promise to expand your reading list and evoke some delightful nostalgia for those beloved 90s reading challenges Romance, Spice, and Everything Nice: How Sex Has Evolved in the Romance Genre (01:51) Jordy and Thien-Kim sit down to discuss the

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Blog, Reclaiming the Canon, Social Justice

Karen Horney: Pioneering Female Psychologist

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! Karen Horney was a founding mother of Feminist Psychology, voiced her differing opinions on Freud, and lived a dynamic life. Here’s her life,

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The book covers of The Art of Scandal by Regina Black and Birding for a Better World: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Nature by Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson
Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

The Art of Scandal & Birding for a Better World

Welcome to this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. This episode includes diving into two great recently released books. First you’ll hear from Ashley as she interviews Regina Black about her book The Art of Scandal. Then stick around as Renee geeks out about birds with Molly and Sydney, co-authors of Birding for a

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cover of Young and Restless
Blog, Book Reviews

Book Review: Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America’s Revolutions

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! Mattie Kahn begins Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America’s Revolutions by recalling a realization that she just hadn’t read about that

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A Romance Reader who is practicing self care
Blog, Bookish Life, Podcast Shownotes

Romance through Time + Reading Resilience

Join us for another episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, where we journey through the intricate evolution of romance literature and explore the transformative power of reading as a form of healing. From tracing the arc of romantic narratives to navigating the delicate terrain of reading through trauma, this episode promises engaging conversations and

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black and white photo of scientist Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu writing at a desk, against blue and yellow background
Blog, Reclaiming the Canon

Reclaiming the Canon: Chien-Shiung Wu

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! “Reclaiming the Canon” is a series of posts that aims to bring attention to historical women who are often excluded from the narrative of

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Femme presenting person picking up Under the Tamarind Tree by Nigar Alam. She also has a stack of books filled with her favorite literary cons!
Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Cultural Preservation & Literary Con Artists

Join us as we delve into two distinct yet enthralling segments that celebrate cultural heritage and explore the fascinating world of literary con-artists. From the preservation of Pakistani culture to the allure of charming tricksters, this episode promises insights, reflections, and a dash of intrigue. The Preservation of Pakistani Culture with Nigar Alam (00:23) Ashley

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Author Interview, Blog

Fireworks and The American Dream with author Beth Raymer

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! Fireworks Every Night by Beth Raymer is an unabashed look at an unconventional family through the perspective of CC, the youngest daughter. I

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Educator Reads to Add to Your Bookshelf

Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast! In this insightful episode, Nox and Caroline share their personal experiences as educators, discussing the books that have profoundly impacted their teaching journeys. As a new and seasoned educator, they exchange ideas and insights while examining the flaws within our education system. Books mentioned:  Positive Discipline in the

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