We’re looking at women in fandoms through a couple of different lenses today. First, Mariquita and Renee discuss a book that took them both completely by surprise. This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something–Anything–Like your Life Depends on It by Tabitha Carvan is sort of about Benedict Cumberbatch, but […]
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To write is an expression of freedom. When you write, especially when you write fiction, you can do anything and be anyone. But, I have a question: Should writers only write about their own direct experiences? Retelling your culture back to you Lately, I have been grappling with my feelings around white authors writing about
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Does anyone else devour romance novels like you devour a bag of chips, or is it just me? Over the past year, I’ve found myself gravitating more toward the romance genre rather than my beloved psychological thrillers. I chalk this up to the stressors of the world being so overwhelming, I no longer want to
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In Monique Roffey’s The Mermaid of Black Conch, set in 1976, protagonist David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he finds a mermaid named Aycayia. She was a beautiful woman cursed by jealous wives. David rescues her, discovering she can transform back into a woman when she is out of water. David
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I’m a big fan of reading vlogs, so I thought it might be fun to blog my way through reading some recently released titles. I’m sharing the details of the books and my impressions below. I’ll try not to give too much away, in case you want to pick them up yourself. [Note: The content
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I planned to write about joyful literature some time ago, when I hadn’t realized where we would find ourselves in history, that we would have so much to mourn and so much work to do. I considered holding off in light of all this. But, the more I thought about it, I realized that this
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Sometimes a recently released book is so good that multiple people need to get in on the discussion. In this episode Lillie, Mariquita, and Rah discuss the book, Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress that was released July 12, 2022 and takes place during the deep recession and Occupy Wallstreet movement in 2011 at a
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What do yerba mate, empanadas, and tango all have in common? You can experience them all in beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina! Why am I writing about this magical South American cultural hub? I am currently sitting in my apartment in Buenos Aires where I have been living for the last 6 weeks. I’m living here
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Graphic memoirs get a lot of love – as well they should! Still, there are other non-fiction graphic novels that deserve love too. Sally shares some of her faves and why she loves this format so much. Stick around for an interview with Annie Krabbenschmidt and hear about their recently released memoir, Fred: An Unbecoming
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Did you know since the 1800s, the animal rights movement has been primarily led by women? (I know, you’re not surprised. What movements aren’t led by women?) The goals of feminism and veganism may overlap a lot more than we realize. Like women, trans, and non-conforming gender identities living within the patriarchy, animals are objectified,
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Although the world has been an overall dumpster fire lately, I have been able to find many moments of happiness, from my second year of teaching coming to a close, beautiful weather in the Twin Cities for reading outside, and my own engagement! The Engagement In March 2022, while on my spring break with my
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In one form or another, “stan culture” has always existed. However, social media has not only given fans more access to celebrities than ever before, but it also grants them the chance to connect with other like-minded people from all over. But what happens when these groups encourage harmful behavior, including doxing, stalking, and harassment?
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