A feminist, scholar, and writer (who really needs no introduction), Roxane Gay is a leading voice in contemporary feminist thought. She is intelligent and hilarious, something I know for a fact because she joined Feminist Book Club for a discussion of her book Difficult Women on January 28th. As you can imagine, members had a …
Roxane Gay on Writing, Baking, and the Future of Feminism Read More »
Our theme this month is Fat Liberation and our members voted (overwhelmingly) for The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. We lucked out and got early access (two of my favorite words!!) to the upcoming revised and expanded second edition of an already wonderful book. Chat with the Author We are so …
Vermillion Ink Press is a literary multimedia collective and publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from underrepresented voices. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota , it seeks to “increase empathy, foster discussion, and cultivate community through the power of the written word.” The Feminist Book Club partnered with Vermilion Ink Press for December, 2020. Proudly BIPOC owned …
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The new year is synonymous with resolutions, but with the craziness that 2020 has been, I need slightly different resolutions. Apart from my regular resolutions of being grateful, taking better care of myself including my own faults, and being less stubborn, I decided on a few bookish resolutions. I plan to diversify my bookshelf even …
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One of the amazing parts of being a part of Feminist Book Club people will tell you, isn’t about the books. It is about the community that is built between the members and authors. In early December, FBC Members had the opportunity to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass, our November book of the month, with the author, …
Picture it… January 2021. You’ve just finished voting on the book of the month with your fellow Feminist Book Club members. The theme? Courage. The winner of the community vote? Difficult Women by Roxane Gay. You’ve added the runner ups to your TBR list. Everything is good. Chat with the Author Roxane Gay will be …
It’s that time of year! Books are a great gift for everyone in your life but how do you begin…we have you covered. Check it out: For a friend – The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan. This collection of short stories will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Marina was a gifted writer …
Native Womens Wilderness, an organization for the voices of Native American women, is based in Boulder, Colorado. The Feminist Book Club chose this organization for November. Their mission is to inspire and raise the voices of Native women in the outdoors, to encourage a healthy lifestyle grounded in the wilderness, and to educate Natives and …
Feminist Book Club is a unique community of readers who are dedicated to social justice through collective learning and conversations. I have been fortunate enough to be a member of Feminist Book Club since the spring of 2019. Throughout my time with Feminist Book Club, I have been able to celebrate its first birthday, watch …
Five Reasons You Should Join our Monthly Feminist Book Club Video Chats Read More »
The Mujeristas Collective is an art collective and platform for the voices of Latinas and women of color based in Queens, NY. The Feminist Book Club is excited to be supporting this September. The Collective publishes zines showcasing contemporary art and writings from women around the world, and hold community events centering on Mujerismo and …
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