Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Student Debt is a Feminist Issue ft. Students United

Renee sits down with Lexi and Kayla from Students United, a student-led organization that has launched Fck Student Debt, a campaign to eliminate student debt. They discuss the efforts within Minnesota, how their work can be a catalyst for a greater movement, and why student debt is a feminist issue. Feminist Book Club will donate […]

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Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes

A Conversation with September’s Featured Author: Amanda Montell

Renee welcomes back Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language (our September book of the month pick!) and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, to give a brief intro to what you can expect to read in Wordslut as well as the through-line between Wordslut and Cultish. Reserve your

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Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Coping in COVID-19: A Discussion with Mariquita and Nora

Mariquita and Nora discuss how to process anxiety and grief during a time when community may be challenging to access. On the list of don’ts: toxic positivity and invalidating comments disguised as well-wishes. Suggestions include: reaching out to friends, peer groups and helplines; reading beautiful poetry; and finding healthy coping skills that work for and

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Bookish Life, Podcast Shownotes

Library & Archives Love & Recommendations!

With Emma and Forrest In this segment, Emma has a conversation with Forrest, your @favoritelibrarian ! Forrest and Emma talk about the beauty of libraries and archives and give some of their favorite book recommendations (with book to movie adaptations and anime recs sprinkled in!).    Follow and support our hosts: Emma: Instagram Forrest: Instagram Forrest’s

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Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes

New Book Alert! So We Meet Again: An Interview with Suzanne Park

Ready for a fun new rom-com? Niba offers up So We Meet Again by Suzanne Park and shares an interview with the author herself. We hope you’re hungry. Follow and support our host! Niba: Instagram // Twitter // YouTube // Website Follow and support our guest! Suzanne: Instagram // Twitter // Website Also mentioned: Podcast

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FBC Box, Podcast Shownotes

The Case for Science Fiction, Our August Box, and Ace of Spades Hype Up

With Natalia, Emma, and Renee Science fiction and fantasy don’t get the respect they deserve and Natalia has a lot of feelings about it. At the end of the segment, we hope you’ll be more inclined to pick up the next science fiction or fantasy book you stumble across. Then Renee unboxes everything in the

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FBC Readathons, Podcast Shownotes

Readathon with Your Kiddo + Audiobook Recommendations

With Natalia, Nina, Nina’s kiddo, and Christine The #FBCReadathon hype train has left the building! Natalia interviews our esteemed FBC Blog Contributor Nina Avila-Garcia and our Unofficial FBC Cheerleader Nina’s Kiddo about the Readathon. They give you reasons to participate, tips to get your kids to enjoy it and spill the tea on what they

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Book Reviews, FBC Readathons, Podcast Shownotes

Mercury Boys Discussion + Graphic Novel Recommendations

with Renee, Rashmila, and Christine With Renee, Rashmila, and Christine The #FBCReadathon is happening this weekend! To help you prepare to make the most out of the weekend, Renee invited one of our blog contributors Rashmila to discuss one of the books in our giveaway, Mercury Boys by Chandra Prasad. Then Christine shares a few

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Author Interview, FBC Readathons, Podcast Shownotes

Creative Places to Read + An Interview with Emily Henry

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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Author Interview, Podcast Shownotes

The New Wedding Book with Phalin & Business Updates with Renee

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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