Coping through Literature: A Roundtable Discussion
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Join Renee, Nox, Jordy, Mariquita, and UyenThi in a discussion about how they’re using books to cope with the state of the world and their own personal crises. You’ll hear some of our favorite genres for these times (and they are all wildly different!). Next week, stay tuned for some specific book recommendations! Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Renee: // Follow Nox: // // Follow Jordy: // // Follow Mariquita: // // // Follow UyenThi: This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota...
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[MINI POD] Non-Fiction Nook: Medieval Feminists
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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: by Janina Ramirez by Eleanor Janega by Christine de Pizan Support and follow our host! Follow Casey: This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music...
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Whose Monster: Feminism, Othering, and Queer and Trans Representation in Horror
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Mariquita welcomes Sarah Knickerbocker, the host behind Eugene, Oregon’s Horrible Bingo, as they discuss shifting the lens on horror to find the threads of feminism, examine how the genre uniquely showcases women’s stories, and to untangle why horror fans are so frequently wonderfully queer. For an extra bonus and to exponentially grow your TBR, check the show notes for more books recommended by Sarah. Books/Resources Mentioned: Other recommended books from Sarah: Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Sarah Knickerbocker: // Follow Mariquita:...
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Maternal Hauntings and Surveillance in Mother is Watching
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CW: Child death, Miscarriage, Infertility, Blood, Grief, Death of Parent, Dementia Marlena and Mariquita discuss , the horror debut by Karma Brown. In this spoiler-free conversation, they explore how the novel uses horror to amplify everyday anxieties around motherhood, bodily autonomy, and identity. Together, they unpack the emotional stakes at the heart of the story, examining how art, obsession, and pregnancy intertwine to blur the line between psychological unease and the supernatural. Along the way, they reflect on the ways domestic life becomes a site of tension, control,...
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All about EVE: A Feminist Retelling of Paradise Lost
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Casey Ballard, long time lover of feminist retellings of classic stories, interviews B.K. O’Connor about her new novel, , a retelling of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, that expands on the notion that eternity spent in ignorance is no life to live. Casey and Becky discuss Eve as an intellectual feminist, the bridging of cultures, and why people should still read the classics. . Books and resources mentioned: Support and follow our host and guest! Follow B.K. O’Connor: // Follow Casey: This episode was edited and produced by Renee...
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Reality Check: ANTM's Lasting Impact
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Nox and Shoshana talk about Reality Check, the recent documentary series that revisits America’s Next Top Model. They share their experiences watching the show growing up, reflect on the broader reality TV culture of the time, and discuss how these portrayals of women’s bodies shaped their perspectives. Along the way, they unpack the complicated mix of nostalgia, criticism, and cultural impact tied to both the original series and the documentary. If you’ve been thinking about the legacy of ANTM and what it meant to grow up with shows like it, this conversation is for you. Books...
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Black History 365
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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 mentioned: Support and follow our host and guest! Follow Renee: // // Follow Casey: This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota...
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A Divisive Book Club Pick
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Looking for a book club pick that is certain to conjure up good conversation? In this episode, Renee and Mariquita discuss . Described as a sapphic thriller akin to Killing Eve, our podcasters are completely divided on this one. Tune into an almost spoiler-free discussion (the spoiler is clearly identified ahead of time!) and let us know if you pick it up for your next book club pick! Books mentioned: Support and follow our host and guest! Follow Renee: // // Follow Mariquita: // // // This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on...
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More Than Hair: Kenesma D. John on Identity and Belonging
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Marlena is joined by Dr. Kenesma D. John to talk about her novel , a reflective and visually rich exploration of hair, identity, and Black girlhood. In this spoiler-free conversation, they discuss what inspired John to use hair as the lens for the story, the blend of autobiography and fiction, and her choice to tell Charisma’s journey through reflections and illustrated images. Together, they unpack how hair becomes deeply emotional and political, touching on colorism, community, and intergenerational exchange. Books mentioned: by Kenesma D. John, Ph.D. ...
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[MINI POD] Non-Fiction Nook: Books for your resistance
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MINI POD! In this quick episode, Casey talks about three non-fiction books which have been helpful in her resistance, and maybe helpful to yours! Covering police abolition, disability justice, and eloquent ways to textually fight back when cornered by a hate-spewing Christian Nationalist. Books mentioned: Support and follow our host! Follow Casey: This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by Learn more about Feminist Book...
info_outlineFeeling ghoulish? We have an expertly curated reading list for you! Mhairie and Mother Horror herself, Sadie Hartmann, share some of their horror book recommendations, using the format and trope categories from Sadie’s new book, Feral and Hysterical.
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Feral and Hysterical Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women - Sadie Hartmann
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House of Hunger - Alexis Henderson
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101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered - Sadie Hartmann
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What Hunger by Catherine Dang. Simon and Schuster 2025. 288 pages. Trope: Eat Your Vegetables
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Her Little Flowers by Shannon Morgan. Kensington 2023. 368 pages. Trope: If These Walls Could Talk
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The Hunger We Pass Down by Jen Sookfong Lee. Penguin Random House. 384 Pages. Trope: Exposing Historical Erasure
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Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. Mira (US)/ Hodden (UK) 2025. 298 pages. Trope: Exposing Historical Erasure
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Root Rot by Saskia Nislow. Creature Publishing 2025. 140 pages. Trope: Swampcore and Sporror
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The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A Haynes. Legacy Lit 2025. 230 pages. Trope: I See Dead People
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The Witch of Willow Sound by Vanessa F. Penney. ECW Press 2025. 288 Pages. Trope: Women Vs the Cult and Sisterhood
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Sour Cherry by Natalie Theodoridou. Tin House Books 2025. 312 pages. Trope: Folklore and Fairytales
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