Join us in this empowering episode of our podcast as we celebrate Disability Pride, explore books that champion disability representation, and engage in an important discussion about censorship in Mississippi. Disability Pride Wrap Up (00:22) Let’s embrace diversity and inclusivity through reading! Renee recommends a curated list of books that shine a spotlight on disability …
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Self-help books have enjoyed widespread popularity for decades, promising their readers personal growth, happiness, and success. These books cover a broad range of topics, from relationships and career advice to mental health and spirituality. While they can offer valuable insights and inspiration, it is essential to approach them with a critical mindset. I’m personally a …
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! R.F Kuang’s Babel is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that seamlessly blends elements of history, fantasy and dark academia. Set in the 1900s, …
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Have you ever deleted social media for a “digital detox” or crafted the perfect social post through hours of trial and error? What about letting online influencers (or de-influencers) impact your daily habits, whether it be a new recipe, clothing item, or workout routine? Social media is a double-edged sword with many benefits and harms; …
From Misinformation to Empowerment: Unraveling the Complexities of Social Media Read More »
Join us for an engaging episode that uncovers powerful narratives and explores the realms of history, home, and abolitionist fiction. You’ll hear an author interview with K. X. Song about her book An Echo in the City and then a discussion about Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. History, Home, and BTS: An Author Interview …
In this powerful episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we amplify important voices and dive into two compelling segments that will captivate and educate. Audiobooks for Pride! Segment starts at 00:00:22If you want to celebrate Pride and National Audiobook Month through your reading this month, Sally’s got recs for you! Offering a range of …
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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! Mother’s Day comes with lots of talk and thought about mothers and motherhood — its joys and its sacrifices. It also comes, increasingly …
“Fareeda knew that no matter what any woman said, culture could not be escaped. Even if it meant tragedy, even if it meant death…It took more than one woman to do things differently; it took a world of them.” Etaf Rum The quote above is from A Woman is No Man. This book really got …
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Join us for a special episode featuring two thought-provoking segments on representation and advocacy. In the first segment, Alana speaks with Juliana Pache, social media director, jewelry entrepreneur, and creator of Black Crosswords for the Diaspora. Juliana shares the story behind the creation of Black Crosswords, highlighting the importance of representation in overlooked spaces and …
First, Ashley talks about the book, Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Toni Morrison. She further talks about Toni Morrison’s way of speaking about criticism, why opinion as criticism is a dire mistake, and how Ms. Morrison’s work stays in the present. In the second segment, Tayler and Briana Holt ask …
Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt Read More »
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