Death LITERALLY happens to everything, so why is it still so awkward? Casey (she/her/hers) hops on to discuss some of the books that have helped her prepare for her OWN grief around death. She mentions her Father’s recent passing, the necessity of death rituals and challenging the taboo, google being trash, and reads an excerpt […]
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MINI POD! Casey is back with another Non-Fiction Nook segment. In order to dive deeper into her current hyperfixation of medieval life and the women who existed in it, Casey shares the non-fiction books that helped illuminate medieval feminism. She also discusses Medieval Times dinner and the personification of virtues! Books mentioned: Femina: A New
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Black History Month may be over, but our joy of reading Black literature has no expiration date! In this episode, Renee shares a new-to-her cozy mystery series featuring a Black single mom investigating mysteries around her daughter’s school. Then Casey is back with her Non-Fiction Nook segment, this time highlighting books of Black resistance. Books
Lately, I’m fascinated by the subject of women’s bodies, including personal autonomy and (lack of) access to information, resources, and (quality) healthcare. Though it’s a topic I’ve thought about often, I recently started picking up feminist science books to learn more. By feminist science books in this context, I am referring to books that use a
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When I first saw Eve on the shelf at my local indie, I’ll admit that I was a wee bit intimidated by its size. Now I’m so glad I set that fear aside and let my interest take over because I absolutely loved this book! (Plus, it’s worth noting that the book is not nearly as long as it seems; over 150 pages are dedicated to the notes, bibliography, and index at the end.)
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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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This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Memoirist and history lover that I am, I often wonder what it would be like to encapsulate my family history in one book—but
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One of the amazing parts of being a part of Feminist Book Club people will tell you, isn’t about the books. It is about the community that is built between the members and authors. In early December, FBC Members had the opportunity to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass, our November book of the month, with the author,
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