Two New Releases That Resonated with Mariquita & Nox
In this double feature, we’re sharing a moving author interview as well as a review of an important non-fiction book.
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Wake Up Grateful: The Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted
This post was sponsored by Storey Publishing. All opinions are my own. Our sponsors help us to pay our staff and to keep feminist media independent! Storey Publishing publishes thoughtful and heartfelt non-fiction books that are absolutely perfect for this time of year. In this time of gratitude and reflection, I can think of no better
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Bisexuality 101
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! Today, we are diving into a queer community that often gets overlooked – bisexuals. As someone who discovered their bisexuality in the last
Celebrating Disability Pride & Challenging Censorship
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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Take Self-Help Books with a Grain of Salt
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
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Book Review: Babel, or the Necessity of Violence
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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From Misinformation to Empowerment: Unraveling the Complexities of Social Media
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;
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Unveiling Stories: From Home to Abolition
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
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Amplifying Voices: Pride Audiobooks & The #MeToo Effect
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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Culture and Patriarchy: The Most Toxic Codependent Relationship
“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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Black Crossword Puzzles for the Diaspora + Empathy and Advocacy with Gen Z with Aparna Parthasarathy
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
Toni Morrison Stays in the Present + Stop Calling Black Women Strong with Brianna Holt
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
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