It’s a double dose of Natalia’s on the podcast – like Doublemint Gum. They talk about Natalia’s recently released book BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN, the added burden of having to be an author of color writing for a “broad audience”, and how her own disability informed this story and gave her the room […]
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Figuring yourself out in the world isn’t always the best time. In this episode, Rah sits down with Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her memoir, Crying in the Bathroom that was released July 12, 2022. They discuss why our stories are so important, finding representation, and generational trauma. Book CW: suicidal thoughts, abortion Check out
BRB. I’ll be Crying in the Bathroom from now on: A discussion with Erika L. Sánchez Read More »
What is the purpose of comedy? Ashley interviewed Laura Chinn about her memoir, ACNE. Ashley asked Laura about writing about acne as the anchor of experiences for her memoir, comedy’s purpose, how she cared for herself while writing about her childhood, writing about being biracial, and reflecting about death and its aftermath. Preorder Acne: A
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Mariquita talks with Emma Straub about her newest book, This Time Tomorrow, an incredible love story about grief, connection, family, and, oh yeah, time travel. Check out the books mentioned all by Emma Straub: This Time Tomorrow All Adults Here The Vacationers Modern Lovers Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures Other People We Married Follow Emma
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Last week we talked about whether or not Feminism shows up in reality television. We didn’t really land on an answer… All we know is that there are people being exploited and there’s a lack of diversity in casting *specific* shows. This week Rah sits down with Evie Psarras and Krysten Stein to discuss the
But Really… Can Reality TV be Feminist? Read More »
It’s a two part episode! We’re about halfway through the year and we want to know: how’s your reading life going? Are you on track to hit your reading goals, or is it time to switch things up? Sally goes through some of her reading goals and shares what she’s focusing on for the rest
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We sure do love to watch people live their lives! Reality television touches many aspects of our lives whether it is positive or negative. In this episode Ashley, Rah, and Tayler examine reality television with a feminist lens, discuss why they love it, and how they participate as the audience. Book Mentioned: How to Win
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Our July theme is LIBERATION, so Alana, Rah, and Tayler shared a little bit about what liberation means to them. Then Renee talks you through the decision to select this theme and shares a bit more about what to expect this month. You can join our virtual community here or sign up for our book
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Ashley interviewed Ashley M. Coleman about her debut novel, GOOD MORNING, LOVE. In the interview, Ashley asked about world building in the music industry, writing a meaningful boss who is a Black woman, developing characters with dreams and insecurities, writing Black men who are vulnerable and evolving, and her platform for BIPOC writers, Permission to
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You may not know this, but Renee and Ashley are huge sports fans. They chat about women’s sports, why they love them, pay discrepancy, and the particularly disturbing story of WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia, where she has been detained for over 100 days. Resources Mentioned: LFG – documentary about the US Women’s
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Rah sits down with Appalachian Occultist, East S.M. to discuss her novel, Mercy’s Quest, scheduled to be released on the Summer Solstice! During the discussion they talk about the Summer Solstice, occult fiction, travel, and tarot. If you have ever been interested in witches, the occult, or tarot- this might just be the episode for
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Mariquita talks with Isabel Cañas about her debut novel, The Hacienda, a terrifying and thrilling Postcolonial Gothic set in 1820s Mexico. They also touch on what makes a strong female protagonist, the legacy of colonialism on generations of indigenous people, the enduring role religion and the caste system have in oppression, and just how all
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![Pride month is coming to an end and we're turning the chapter on our June theme: Be Gay, Do Crime 🏳️🌈 We spent the month with six different books, reading in community, and gave away some pretty cool titles in the online community.
This July we'll be diving into Disability Justice, but for now let's focus on the present.
What books did you read during Pride Month? 📚️
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