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[MINI POD] Junk Journaling as Creative Rebellion
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
MINI POD! Jordy and Renee discuss their creative obsession: junk journaling! They chat about the origins of the junk journal and how they adapt this creative activity to suit their needs. This is a two-part series. See more spreads and the video of this conversation in our ! Resources mentioned: ’s online retreats Support and follow our hosts! Follow Jordy: // // Follow Renee: // 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 Club on our , ,...
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2025 Favorites from Casey & UyenThi
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
Our contributors have teamed up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year over the next couple of weeks! Casey and UyenThi come together to discuss their top 5 reads of 2025. From memoirs, to romance, to translated fiction, to dark academia, these are the stories we read in 2025 that we feel need to be on everyone’s TBR. Book and resources mentioned: #PouredOver with Nnedi Okorafor Support and follow our hosts! Follow Casey: Follow UyenThi: This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the...
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The Abortion Companion with Becca Rea-Tucker
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
As access to abortion is being increasingly restricted, trustworthy resources for abortion care and loving someone through an abortion can be difficult to find. Becca Rea-Tucker has written the go-to manual for just that. Whether you’re considering an abortion for yourself or know someone who might need support, should be on every feminist’s bookshelf. *Join us for a community-wide online Q&A with Becca on January 25, 2026. Your first week in our community is free, sliding scale available: Book and resources mentioned: (Becca’s previous appearance on...
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2025 Favorites from Mariquita & Jordy
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
Our contributors have teamed up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year over the next couple of weeks! In this episode, Mariquita and Jordy reflect on their favorite books of 2025, celebrating stories that lingered long after the final page. From fierce heroines and sharp social commentary to swoony romance and dark intrigue, they unpack the reads that made them feel, think, and stay up way too late turning pages. Book and resources mentioned: by Holly Jackson by Dani Francis by Brynne Weaver by Ry Herman by Aiden Thomas ...
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2025 Favorites from Shoshana & Mhairie
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
Our contributors have teamed up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year over the next couple of weeks! First up, Shoshana and Mhairie share a spoiler free gush session of their favorite books of 2025. This conversation includes books from every genre and format, a sure bet to please these long winter nights. Take care of yourself, friends, be sure to check the content warnings before reading. Book and resources mentioned: Shoshana’s Books 5. by Erin Dunn 4. by P Djeli Clark 3. by Olivia Dade 2. by Kimberly Lemming 1. ...
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Is Fanfiction Feminist?
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
New to fanfic? Not sure where to start or whether you even should? We got you! In this episode, Jordy, Mhairie, and Shoshana explore the world of fanfiction, its fandom roots, its role in uplifting marginalized voices, and why it remains a powerful feminist space. They also dig into the ethical complications of engaging with fanworks inspired by harmful or problematic creators. Together, they unpack how fanfiction becomes a site of creativity, community, and cultural resistance. Book and resources mentioned: by SenLinYu by Samantha Shannon Article on...
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[MINI POD] Burning Down the Systems That Cage Us
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
MINI POD! Jordy dives into two books: A Beautiful and Terrible Murder and Dream by the Shadows. Both books follow women who refuse to be silenced by corrupt institutions. From Oxford's secretive halls to a dream-haunted kingdom, these stories are full of clever rebellion, dark intrigue, and empowered women. Books mentioned: Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: // // 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 Club on our , , shop our , and...
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Controversy on the Moors: What’s up with Emerald Fennell and Wuthering Heights?
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
Mariquita, Jordy, and Nox get together to explain the controversies around Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, weigh in on whether they think the uproar is valid (spoiler: they do!), and provide their opinions on just how romantic literature’s first romance book really is. CW: intimate partner violence, child abuse, animal abuse, sexual assault, generational trauma, maternal mortality, child abandonment. Books mentioned: Support and follow our hosts! Follow Mariquita: // // // Follow Jordy: // Follow Nox: // // This episode was...
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[MINI POD] Home for the Holidays (even when you’re not)
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
MINI POD! Jordy dives into the magic of holiday romances and the tradition of finding “home” in books. From friends-swapping vacations to chaotic family gatherings and second-chance love, this episode explores how these festive reads bring comfort, joy, and cheer to even the loneliest holiday season. Books mentioned: Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: // // 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 Club on our , , shop our , and...
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cleopatra?
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
Not every book we read will skyrocket to the top of our lists. Casey, Jordy, and Nox discuss this and more regarding Cleopatra’s story in . Nox DNF’d it, and Jordy and Casey felt it left the reader wanting more, especially regarding Cleopatra’s power and influence. All three agree that Solomon’s prose is lush and worth reading, though! Light (yet hilarious) spoilers when Jordy reveals gasp Caesar dies. Books mentioned: (book on CD linked, but check your library!) Support and follow our hosts! Follow Casey: Follow Jordy: // Follow Nox: // // This...
info_outlineOur contributors have teamed up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year over the next couple of weeks! Casey and UyenThi come together to discuss their top 5 reads of 2025. From memoirs, to romance, to translated fiction, to dark academia, these are the stories we read in 2025 that we feel need to be on everyone’s TBR.
Book and resources mentioned:
The Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patricia Melo
Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hull
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan
The Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
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#PouredOver interview with Nnedi Okorafor
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
I’ll Tell You When I’m Home: A Memoir by Hala Alyan
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen
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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
Original music by Amarissa
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