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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At the start of Emma Straub’s newest book, This Time Tomorrow, Alice Stern is not unhappy with her life. She just isn’t sure whether it’s the one she would have chosen. There are minor spoilers in this review! On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice works in the admissions office of the upper class
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From June 27 – July 10, 2022, Wimbledon 2022 took center court in the sports world. In a sport that is already known for its exclusivity and roots in white country club culture, the tournament’s men’s finalists, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, present us with two men who have garnered the reputation of being rule-breakers
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It’s something about Black people and 90s pop culture that just feels so right. 90s pop culture set the stage right up front in this nostalgic YA romance. We love the 90s movie and music references! Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle really delivered. Dani and Prince have a lot on their young shoulders, and neither
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Figuring yourself out in the world isn’t always the best time. In this episode, Rah sits down with Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom that was released July 12, 2022. They discuss why our stories are so important, finding representation, and generational trauma. Book CW: suicidal thoughts, abortion Check out
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It feels stupid to write about sex toys at a time like this. Who wants to hear about vibrators when the world is burning? Aren’t there more important things to talk about than pleasure, that most frivolous of things? But when I mentioned my feelings on the matter to a journalist-buddy of mine, someone who
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Over the weekend of June 25 and 26, Feminist Book Club had the immense privilege to visit Twin Cities Pride with our purple tent and hexing candles in tow. This was our second opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride with the community of the Twin Cities and visitors from near and far. Last year, we had
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What is the purpose of comedy? Ashley interviewed Laura Chinn about her memoir, ACNE. Ashley asked Laura about writing about acne as the anchor of experiences for her memoir, comedy’s purpose, how she cared for herself while writing about her childhood, writing about being biracial, and reflecting about death and its aftermath. Preorder Acne: A
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@MinaReadss on Twitter shared a tweet that resonated with many. White women are using “Hot Girl Summer,” as part of a title for reading lists, without mentioning nary a Black author on the list. “Hot Girl Summer” was created by Megan Thee Stallion. YOU CANNOT ERASE BLACK WOMEN FROM WHAT THEY CREATE. Along with featuring
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Mariquita talks with Emma Straub about her newest book, This Time Tomorrow, an incredible love story about grief, connection, family, and, oh yeah, time travel. Check out the books mentioned all by Emma Straub: This Time Tomorrow All Adults Here The Vacationers Modern Lovers Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures Other People We Married Follow Emma
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A Trip of One’s Own: Hope, Heartbreak, and Why Traveling Solo Could Change Your Life is a fun and heart-warming travel memoir by British travel journalist Kate Wills. In the book, Wills’ own tale of solo traveling is interwoven with practical tips and stories of intrepid women travelers throughout history. As Wills adjusts to a
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As someone who’s been in and out of therapy since she was 20, playing fast and loose with her meds, dodging diagnoses like chronic depression, chronic anxiety, and bipolar disorder, I have a soft spot for books that make me feel seen in that way. That make me feel less strange. Those of you who
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![There are times that you need to reach for a book that can help you address the more sorrowful feelings that bubble up in times of grief 📚️
Here are a couple that have come across our desk:
📕Tending Grief: Embodied Rituals for Holding Our Sorrow and Growing Cultures of Care in Community by Camille Sapara Barton (@natlanticbooks)
"An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community—practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss"
📘I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief Clare Mackintosh (@sourcebooks)
"Inspired by a viral Twitter thread Clare wrote on the anniversary of her son’s death, this book offers 18 short assurances that are full of compassion. This book is for the loved ones offering support but don’t know what else to say and for the grieving who are searching for answers and a kind voice to turn to."
Do you have a book that you've read that helped address getting through grief?
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