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Berkeley Summer Release Radar + The Mystery in Question

Join us for an exciting episode, featuring two captivating segments that will satisfy your music and book cravings for your Summer reading list. In our first segment, Jordy and special guest Kristin Cipolla dive into Summer reading. Get ready for a delightful blend of Taylor Swift and literature as Jordy recommends the perfect Taylor songs …

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Love in the Time of ICE + The Fruits of Family and Wealth

In this captivating episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we explore two thought-provoking segments that delve into love, borders, and the complexities of family and wealth. What happens when you fall in love with someone with an incompatible passport? Sally chats with Anna Lekas Miller about her book Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and …

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Vigilante Spinsters, Escapades, and the Regency Era with Alison Goodman

Join Jordy in an exciting episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast as she explores the captivating world of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies with author Alison Goodman. Immerse yourself in a Regency Era filled with mystery, adventure, and romance, as twin “spinster” sisters take center stage. Alison’s masterful storytelling will keep you on …

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Healing Girl Summer + The Hidden History of Eleanor Roosevelt with Shannon McKenna Schmidt

Prepare for an enlightening episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, featuring two captivating segments! Are you ready for another bookish Double Date? In this first segment, Sally shares two of her recent faves focused on inner healing. Get to know yourself better by taking a closer look at your past, and see how you …

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2000s Nostalgia with The Daydreams author Laura Hankin

Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our latest episode. If you’re a fan of High School Musical or The O.C., this one is for you! Join Renee for an interview with Laura Hankin to discuss her latest novel, The Daydreams. Packed with early 2000s nostalgia, this captivating novel will transport you …

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Is Emily Henry really Taylor Swift? A discussion about HAPPY PLACE

Emily Henry is back with the ultimate summer beach read, HAPPY PLACE. Join our mini book club discussion as Renee, Sally, Jordy, and Mariquita share their love for this breezy summer beach read. In this spoiler-filled episode, they explore what makes HAPPY PLACE the perfect companion for lazy beach days. From its Taylor Swiftian vibes …

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Black Crossword Puzzles for the Diaspora + Empathy and Advocacy with Gen Z with Aparna Parthasarathy

Join us for a special episode featuring two thought-provoking segments on representation and advocacy. In the first segment, Alana speaks with Juliana Pache, social media director, jewelry entrepreneur, and creator of Black Crosswords for the Diaspora. Juliana shares the story behind the creation of Black Crosswords, highlighting the importance of representation in overlooked spaces and …

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Unlikeable Female Characters with Anna Bogutskaya + The Rhythm of Recovery and Rediscovery with Anissa Gray

Renee welcomes Anna Bogutskaya to the podcast to chat about her book Unlikeable Female Characters and the nine character archetypes that make a woman unlikeable. You don’t have to be a film nut to enjoy this book and conversation and you’ll be floored by how common these tropes are.  Get a copy of Unlikeable Female …

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Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt
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Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt

First, Ashley talks about the book, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Toni Morrison. She further talks about Toni Morrison’s way of speaking about criticism, why opinion as criticism is a dire mistake, and how Ms. Morrison’s work stays in the present.   In the second segment, Tayler and Briana Holt ask …

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Lights, Camera, Action with Kirthana Ramisetti

Ashley interviews Kirthana Ramisetti about her novel, Advika and the Hollywood Wives. They talk about writing a young woman making choices, writing about #OscarsSoWhite and Bollywood. They also discuss three films she would put into the Criterion Collection.  Book content warning: death Bookstores mentioned: Greenlight Bookstore, Beach Books, Book Soup, Book Passage, Sisters Uptown Support …

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