If there’s one thing Feminist Book Club does well, it’s demonstrating how beautifully complex and multifaceted feminists are. In this episode, you’ll hear Ashley and Tayler’s thoughts on the juggernaut that is Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (is it a country album?) and then you’ll learn a thing or two about how the government collects demographic data with our resident civil servant and data geek Natalia.
Giddy Up, It’s Time to Learn Read More »
I learned about Ariel Young on Threads. She is the Chief Paper Pusher for Copper and Brass Paper Goods. Ariel’s wisdom focuses her designs and provides a powerful perspective. She champions businesses, not just hers, with encouragement and motivation. I spoke with Ariel about Copper and Brass Paper Goods including how she represents her audience and
Ariel Young, founder of Copper and Brass Paper Goods Read More »
We’re not saying Feminist Book Club is as culturally important to the Western world as The Golden Girls, but we’re also not not saying that. In this episode, you’ll hear FBC founder Renee chat with Executive Director Sally about some of the struggles selecting our books of the month. Then you’ll hear Ashley review a little known Golden Girls spinoff called The Golden Palace.
Feminist Institutions in Transition Read More »
Today’s episode is all about feeling a part of something, whether that’s a family lineage or a community of gamers. We all want to feel like we belong to something more, and our contributors today take that feeling in two totally different (but somehow complementary?) directions.
We Want to Feel a Part of Something Bigger Read More »
Not every book is a slam dunk, but we’re going to discuss them anyways. However, when a book is good, it’s really good. In this two-part episode, you’ll hear Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox discuss a book that wasn’t quite their cup of tea as well as a glowing review from Renee of a recent release.
A Couple of Books that Disappointed and Delighted Us Read More »
For nearly a decade now, the majority of my activism efforts have focused on access to inclusive and comprehensive sexuality education. I’ve volunteered for sex ed organizations. I’ve donated money to them. I’ve engaged in craftivism around the topic. My journalism and copywriting work has focused on sex ed advocacy. I’ve even created a by-god
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In this double feature, we’re sharing a moving author interview as well as a review of an important non-fiction book.
Two New Releases That Resonated with Mariquita & Nox Read More »
This post was sponsored by Margot Douaihy. All opinions are my own. Our sponsors help us to pay our staff and to keep feminist media independent! My favorite book reviews are the ones that are deeply personal. If you’re not into that, you may want to skip this one. Because Blessed Water meant the world to
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Do you love books? Do you love movies? Do you love to celebrate and/or complain about book-to-movie adaptations? This is the podcast episode for you!
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Background: Best-selling and award-winning author and educator Dr. Emily Nagoski did not initially plan to write about health and human sexuality. In a 2019 interview with Renee, she explained that she sought out volunteer work as an undergrad and stumbled into a position as a Peer Health Educator. Her job was to go into residence
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In today’s podcast episode, we’re looking forward to a few new graphic novels. We’re also celebrating Black feminist writers who shaped us.
Graphic Novels & Black Feminists Read More »
This month is Renee’s last month as the sole leader of Feminist Book Club. Stepping into the role of Executive Director is Sally Mercedes!
Our New Executive Director Read More »
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![Happy pub day to these titles🎉
🌳Weird Black Girls by Elwin Cotman (@scribnerbooks)
"An irresistibly unnerving collection of stories that explore the anxieties of living while Black—a high-wire act of literary-fantastical hybrid fiction."
Land Marks by Maryann Lesert (@shewritespress)
"Tired of watching Michigan’s forests devastated by fracking as leaders refuse to act on climate change, four eco-minded students, a few seasoned activists, and some wildly creative locals stand together to say, 'No more!'"
The Band by Christine Ma-Kellams (@atriabooks)
"Perfect for fans of Mouth to Mouth and Black Buck, this whip-smart, darkly funny, and biting debut follows a psychologist with a savior complex who offers shelter to a recently cancelled K-pop idol on the run."
Are there any books that you're excited about that came out this week?
A huge thank you to the publishers, publicists, and authors that send these titles our way!
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