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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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with Niba and Christine The #FBCReadathon is happening next weekend! To help you prepare to make the most out of the weekend, Niba shares a few unconventional places to squeeze in more reading time. Then Christine interviews Emily Henry, the author of People We Meet on Vacation, which is one of the 50+ books we’re
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You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown was absolutely astounding. From the moment I saw this duo editing a book together, I knew it was going to be a banger. The combination of Burke’s experience organizing around the #MeToo movement and Brown’s background
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In 2021, the violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has been highlighted due to the climb in outrageous crimes. There have been countless attacks and murders against AAPI including a 91-year-old man who was shoved to the ground in Oakland, a 64-year-old woman who was mugged in San Jose and even a murder
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Planning a wedding but not too interested in the patriarchal traditions? We’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, Phalin converses with Karen Cleveland and Michelle Bilodeau, the authors of The New Wedding Book: A Guide to Ditching All the Rules, on how to focus more on “you doing you” and less on the “I do’s!”
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