Blog Archive Of Feminine Empowerment

National Support Black Business Month + A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

By Renee Powers • July 29, 2021

With Phalin and Emma Phalin gives a little history on National Support Black Businesses Month and offers actionable ways to drive diversity, inclusion, and equity to Black Owned Businesses during the month of August. Then Emma dives deeply into the book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty and talks about the […]

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Blog, FBC Readathons

A Whirlwind Weekend

By Renee Powers • July 28, 2021

I am finally recuperated from a whirlwind weekend. As readers of this blog already know, last weekend was our #FBCReadathon and I thought it would be brilliant to host a grand opening event at the same time. It was… a lot. But so worthwhile. The Readathon Last year’s readathon was an epic weekend where I

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Blog, Social Justice

Feminist Book Club at Twin Cities Pride

By Claudia Neu • July 26, 2021

The weekend of July 17 and 18, Feminist Book Club had the incredible opportunity to celebrate the queer community at Twin Cities Pride. This year marks the first time that Feminist Book Club has had a booth at the festival and over 170,000 people were estimated to be in attendance at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

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Blog, Bookish Life, FBC Readathons

How to Bust These Readathon Roadblocks

By Steph Auteri • July 24, 2021

As glorious as a good readathon can be, there are also so many reasons not to do one. Weekend plans. Spring cleaning. Your next Netflix marathon. Gardening. Every minute in the day — every hour that goes by — something pops up to bump reading to the bottom of your list of priorities. Now, when

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A black and white photo of a stack of books, the one on top is open. The letters DNF are in the top left corner

Blog, Bookish Life

What DNF Really Says About Us

By Tayler Simon • July 24, 2021

Are you the type to slog through a book because you feel like you have to, even if that book isn’t giving you anything you want? Or are you team DNF? DNF, or translated from book nerd lingo, Did Not Finish. Our choice to put a book down says a lot about our choices as

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Blog, Bookish Life, FBC Readathons

Readathon or Snackathon? What’s the Difference?

By Claudia Neu • July 23, 2021

In case you missed it, the second Feminist Book Club Readathons starts today! After a successful Readathon last fall, we are back and better than ever to provide a weekend full of fun, friendship, and giveaways! I mean, who doesn’t like free books, so you should sign up here to be eligible for a chance

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Blog, FBC Readathons

#FBCReadathon is HERE!

By Renee Powers • July 23, 2021

Check back throughout the day to see the prompts and the winners! Day 1: Friday, July 23 Renee went live on Instagram to kick off the weekend and did a surprise giveaway! Winner: @steakknives13 Prompt 1: Introduce YourselfInstagram Winners: @sydney.reads.and.stuff & @va4indieauthorsTwitter Winners: @eellenblack & @brittanysherma8 Prompt 2: Show us your stack!Instagram Winners: @clara.books.it &

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Shake Up Your Reading List with These TBR Recommendations

By Steph Auteri • July 22, 2021

If you struggle to find the tiniest sliver of time to spend with your books, a readathon can be a boon. Readathons give you permission to block off time on your calendar just for reading. They allow you to say to your partner and/or your offspring, “Sorry, guys! I have an event.” They connect you

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Blog, Book Reviews, FBC Readathons

11 Candles to Pair with Your Books for Readathon

By Renee Powers • July 21, 2021

Who doesn’t love books and candles? I’m definitely a lover of both, and I’ve got some book and candle combos just for you, handpicked from my little trans-owned candle company Homebody MN!

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Blog, FBC Readathons

Strategizing for the FBC Readathon

By Claudia Neu • July 21, 2021

The Feminist Book Club Summer 2021 Readathon is approaching quickly and I am here to help you strategize for how to have your most successful experience. Before reading on, if you have any questions about the Readathon make sure you check out our frequently asked questions page and Nina’s blog post with details to remember!

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Blog, FBC Readathons

Book Recommendations for the FBC Readathon

By Nina Avila-Garcia • July 20, 2021

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person attempting a readathon must be prepared with a TBR. Whether you plan on reading a little, or a lot, having an idea of what books you’d like to spend your time with makes the readathon experience more enjoyable. As a seasoned participant in readathons, I’ve learned

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Blog, Book Reviews

Book Review: Summer in the City of Roses

By Rashmila Maiti • July 19, 2021

Michelle Ruiz Keil is a writer and tarot reader who lives in Portland, Oregon, and has “an eye for the enchanted and a way with animals.” Summer in the City of Roses is her second novel after All of Us With Wings, and is a retelling of the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Grimm

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National Support Black Business Month + A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

A Whirlwind Weekend

Our contributors:

How to Bust These Readathon Roadblocks

What DNF Really Says About Us

Readathon or Snackathon? What’s the Difference?

#FBCReadathon is HERE!

Shake Up Your Reading List with These TBR Recommendations

11 Candles to Pair with Your Books for Readathon

Strategizing for the FBC Readathon

Book Recommendations for the FBC Readathon

Book Review: Summer in the City of Roses

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