MINI POD! Jordy dives into two books: A Beautiful and Terrible Murder and Dream by the Shadows. Both books follow women who refuse to be silenced by corrupt institutions. From Oxford’s secretive halls to a dream-haunted kingdom, these stories are full of clever rebellion, dark intrigue, and empowered women. Books mentioned: A Beautiful and Terrible […]
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MINI POD! Jordy dives into the magic of holiday romances and the tradition of finding “home” in books. From friends-swapping vacations to chaotic family gatherings and second-chance love, this episode explores how these festive reads bring comfort, joy, and cheer to even the loneliest holiday season. Books mentioned: The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay
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MINI POD! Nox discusses two instances of disrespect towards powerful Mexican women in recent news: The treatment of Fatima Bosch (Miss Mexico) by the Miss Universe executive director, and the public groping of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the current President of Mexico. Nox digs into these stories and the importance of women working together to create
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MINI POD! Jordy dives into the worlds of Lyla Sage, where small towns meet big emotions, and love is both fierce and tender. This episode explores how Sage’s stories remind us that feminism can hold grace and grit in equal measure, and that choosing yourself can be the bravest kind of love story. Books by
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MINI POD! Luxury ships, love triangles, and late-state capitalism, oh my! In this mini episode, Jordy dives into An Ocean Apart by Jill Tew, a feminist dystopia that asks what happens when the world’s elite sail away from the chaos they’ve created, and one girl decides to sink the system from within. Support and follow
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MINI POD! Who are some of your must-read authors? Renee shares one of hers, Sarah Gailey. You can always count on Gailey to write the most outlandish, unusual books. Today, Renee shares four for your shelves. Support and follow our host! Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Check out our online community here! This episode
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MINI POD! We love a hyper-niche genre, and today Jordy dives into three books she’s categorizing as satirical feminist fairytales and mysteries. This episode explores how feminism isn’t about rejecting the notion of fairytales, but rather rewriting them to our standard. Mentioned: This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia
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MINI POD! Rah can’t stop thinking about the book I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Tune in to hear why this book has been stuck on their brain. Mentioned: Carmen Maria Machado’s “‘I Who Have Never Known Men’ Is A Warning” in the New Yorker I Who Have Never Known Men by
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MINI POD! In this short episode, Jordy shares three fall reads that range from haunting suspense to dark romance and cozy mystery. Whether you’re craving a thriller, a morally gray serial killer love story, or a nostalgic whodunnit, this line-up has your fall TBR covered. Books Mentioned: Jackal by Erin E. Adams Tourist Season by
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MINI POD! This short episode is a quick hit of memoirs by former and current women’s basketball players in celebration of the current WNBA Play-Offs. Books mentioned: Support and follow our host! Follow Ashley: Instagram // Substack Check out our online community here! This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral
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