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National Book Award Finalists for Fiction
11/19/2024
National Book Award Finalists for Fiction
Curious about the National Book Award finalists? Last week and this week, our team dived into the shortlists for the Young People’s Literature and Fiction titles. Today, Mariquita and Mhairie discuss the five shortlisted books in Fiction. The National Book Award winners will be announced tomorrow! Mentioned in this episode: Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Mariquita: // Follow Mhairie: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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FBC Weekly - Nov. 15, 2024
11/18/2024
FBC Weekly - Nov. 15, 2024
Renee, Rah, and Sally reconvene to ask is doxxing justified?, plus Grammy takeaways, and what we're watching and reading. Want to see the video recording and put faces to names? We publish these the same day in the FBC Community! Join us here: Books mentioned:
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National Book Award Finalists for Young People’s Literature
11/12/2024
National Book Award Finalists for Young People’s Literature
Curious about the National Book Award finalists? This week and next week, our team is diving into the shortlist for the Young People’s Literature and Fiction titles. Today, join Renee, Jordy, and Nox as they tell each other about the five nominees for Young People’s Literature and which title they think is going to win the award. Mentioned in this episode: Support this episode’s hosts Follow Renee: // Follow Jordy: // Follow Nox: // // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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FBC Weekly - Nov. 8, 2024
11/11/2024
FBC Weekly - Nov. 8, 2024
Join Renee, Rah, and Sally as they catch up and share how they're coping post-election, what they're baking, and how they're escaping Want to see the video recording and put faces to names? We publish these the same day in the FBC Community! Join us here: Books Mentioned:
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The Memeification of Culture (and this election) with Dr. Lauren Cagle
11/05/2024
The Memeification of Culture (and this election) with Dr. Lauren Cagle
Mhairie speaks with Dr. Lauren Cagle, professor of rhetoric at the University of Kentucky, about the history of memes, their impact on culture, and particularly on prevalence of memes in the 2024 US Presidential election. They discuss the field of rhetoric more broadly, define the term “meme,” and investigate the generational differences in social media use and online communication as it relates to the consumption of political information. Join our to be a part of the election night craft circle. Support this episode’s host and guest Follow Mhairie: // Follow Dr. Lauren Cagle: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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FBC Weekly - Nov. 1, 2024
11/04/2024
FBC Weekly - Nov. 1, 2024
Renee, Steph, Rah, and Sally share their unfiltered thoughts on Halloween candy, Woman of the Hour, Love is Blind, Agatha All Along, and what they're reading. Want to see the video recording and put faces to names? We publish these the same day in the FBC Community! Join us here:
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Cool Authors Doing Cool Shit
10/29/2024
Cool Authors Doing Cool Shit
Is this real life? We are honored to be chatting with three amazing authors that we happen to admire so much! Sally chats with Jamie Raines and his wife Shaaba to discuss our November book of the month, The T in LGBT. Then Renee invites KJ Dell’Antonia back on the show to discuss the adaptation of her 2020 book The Chicken Sisters. The Trans Experience and Allyship (0:22) We’re heading into November, where our book club theme is Trans Voices and our non-fiction book is The T in LGBT. Sally sat down with the author, Jamie Raines, and his wife and collaborator, Shaaba, to talk about the wide range of trans experience, allyship, creating boundaries around social media, and more. From Page to Screen with KJ Dell’Antonia (20:04) Four years ago, KJ Dell’Antonia’s first novel The Chicken Sisters was a New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. Now it’s been adapted for television and is currently airing on the Hallmark Channel! Renee chats with KJ about the experience adapting this book, why it resonates, and why Hallmark is the surprisingly perfect place for it. Books/Resources Mentioned (our November nonfiction book of the month!) a a Support this episode’s hosts Follow Sally: // Follow Jamie: // Follow Shaaba: // Follow Renee: // Follow KJ: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Stories to Soothe Your Soul
10/22/2024
Stories to Soothe Your Soul
We’re in the final weeks until the election, so we thought we’d share a few books (and one documentary!) that brought a glimmer of hope to our hearts. Tune in for Mariquita’s review of A Bit Much, Sally’s review of The Inner Mountain, and Ashley’s discussion of the documentary Sacred Soil alongside the book Admissions. A Bit Much: Relishing Poetry that Recharges Your Heart (0:22) Mariquita reviews Lyndsay Rush’s debut book of poetry, A Bit Much, and discusses why everyone needs to have a little collection that reminds them just what a badass they are. The Inner Mountain Book Review (4:09) Sally reviews The Inner Mountain by Diane Wang, a motivational book for women in leadership and entrepreneurship. It’s not a perfect book, but it has some great takeaways and is great for a buddy read or small book club. Thanks to for sponsoring this segment. Black Experiences at Boarding School (9:42) Ashley talks about the documentary Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods Story in tandem with Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James about the experiences of Black students in boarding school. Books/Resources Mentioned Support this episode’s hosts Follow Mariquita: Follow Sally: // Follow Ashley: // // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Escaping or Showing Up: How Books Can Help Both
10/08/2024
Escaping or Showing Up: How Books Can Help Both
We all know that books can help us escape the real world and they can also demonstrate how we might show up in the world as our whole selves. This episode celebrates both ends of this spectrum. Sally kicks us off with some of her favorite quick horror novellas, a perfect escape for this time of year. Then Nox tells us about the impact the book Fat Girls Hiking had on her. Finally, Ashley chats with Jayne Allen, author of The Most Wonderful Time, a holiday romcom with depth. Bite-Sized Fright for Spooky Season (0:21) Novellas are perfect for a sick day, a readathon, or when you are utterly overwhelmed by life and need a quick read to pull you out of reality for a bit. As the weather cools down and we snuggle into spooky season, Sally’s got some short, creepy books for you to check out. Fat Girls Hiking (6:18) Nox shares a review of Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability by Summer Michaud-Skog. Nox discusses how this book impacted her as a fat, disabled, person of color. She shares some parts that really resonated with her and inspired her, as well as a few places that could use a little more depth. Overall, this book is highly recommended! Identity, Joy, and Travel with Jayne Allen (16:10) In this spoiler-free conversation, Ashley and Jayne Allen discuss Jayne’s novel The Most Wonderful Time, how it is more than a holiday novel, and how through newness and tough conversations, the story comes to life. Books/Resources Mentioned Support this episode’s hosts Follow Sally: // Follow Nox: // // Follow Ashley: // // Follow Jayne Allen: Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Why Reader Reviews Matter: A Discussion of One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon
10/01/2024
Why Reader Reviews Matter: A Discussion of One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon
Renee and Mariquita didn’t know what they were getting into when they decided to discuss the book One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. Tune into this discussion for an overview of Yoon’s first adult novel, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, but stick around for Renee and Mariquita’s experience being humbled by Black readers’ reviews. Books/Resources Mentioned Support this episode’s hosts Follow Renee: // Follow Mariquita: Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Boys to Men and Mental Health
09/24/2024
Boys to Men and Mental Health
Ashley and Mariquita discuss the book by Niobe Way. They touch on topics of masculinity, the crisis of connection, and ways in which boys can create better pathways towards mental wellness. You may also hear them pontificate on why childless cat ladies exist. Other resources mentioned: Support this episode’s hosts Follow Ashley: // // Follow Mariquita: Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Margo's Got Money Troubles
09/17/2024
Margo's Got Money Troubles
Join Sam, Mariquita, and Ashley for a roundtable discussion on one of our favorite books of the year, . They discuss the themes of motherhood, sex work, addiction and recovery, as well as the narrative perspective of Margo herself. Don’t let the heavy topics fool you – this book is hilarious, warm, and full of heart. Support this episode’s hosts Follow Sam: // Follow Mariquita: Follow Ashley: // // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Learning Through Fact and Fiction
09/10/2024
Learning Through Fact and Fiction
While we love a good fluffy book, there’s just something about diving deep into a specific subject. At FBC, we know we can do that through both fiction and non-fiction. In this episode, Nox shares a non-fiction book about reproductive health that opened her eyes to how much learning she has to do. Then Renee talks to Monique Roffey about femicide in the Caribbean in her new book Passiontide. It’s Not Hysteria: A Review (0:21) Nox discusses by Karen Tang, an important (and gender-inclusive!) book about the reproductive system. Tune in to hear why this book was so meaningful to her and how it empowered her to learn more. Femicide in the Caribbean (10:50) Renee chats with Monique Roffey, author of the new book , about femicide in the Caribbean. Passiontide is a fictional novel inspired by women’s protests in Trinidad after a Japanese steel pan player was murdered in 2016. Monique shares startling statistics about the murder of women globally but particularly in Trinidad and why it was so important to her to write about this issue. Mentioned in this episode: by Karen Tang, MD, MPH by Monique Roffey by Monique Roffey by Jeremy Lent by Marija Gimbutas Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Nox: // // Follow Renee: // Follow Monique Roffey: Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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From Summer to Fall: Seasonal Stories
09/03/2024
From Summer to Fall: Seasonal Stories
It’s the week after Labor Day when it still feels like summer but we’re starting to get the itch for fall. So today’s episode celebrates this liminal space. First, Ashley shares her thoughts on summer blockbuster films led by women. Then Renee shares her five must-read BIPOC thriller authors and her favorite books by each one. Twisters: A Female Led Summer Blockbuster (0:21) Ashley shares her thoughts on the film Twisters, which amplifies women in STEM and a female-centered story, plus the impact of woman-led films during this summer blockbuster season. Five BIPOC Thriller Authors for Fall (9:04) Gillian Flynn gave us the unreliable narrator and female rage, Jordan Peele gave us white supremacy as the real horror, and these five BIPOC authors weave all of these elements together to create books you’ll never want to put down. Grab your favorite sweater and your chai latte, and tune into Renee’s review of these must-read thrillers. Mentioned in this episode: by Gillian Flynn by Alyssa Cole by Alyssa Cole by Amanda Jayatissa by Amanda Jayatissa by Amanda Jayatissa by Kellye Garrett by Kellye Garrett by Erika T. Wurth by Isabel Cañas by Isabel Cañas Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Ashley: // // Follow Renee: // Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Gross Rebels
08/28/2024
Gross Rebels
We’re not sure what this episode says about us as a team, but we like gross shit and we look up to rebels. In the first segment, listen in as Rah and Mariquita tell one another about some books they love that just gave them the ick. Then stick around for Sam’s review of Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna. Somehow Kathy Acker is name dropped twice in this episode and that just feels right. We Like to Feel Grimy: Books That Gross Us Out (0:22) Join Rah and Mariquita as they dive into the books that leave us feeling, well... gross. These are the reads that make you say, “What the f***?” or leave a lingering, unsettling feeling long after you’ve turned the last page. Please note that many of these books do come with content warnings, so please take care of yourself and check the warnings before diving into the book. Rebel Girls: Kathleen Hanna’s New Memoir and the People She’s Inspired (21:26) Sam talks about Kathleen Hanna’s new memoir, , and how it is darker, deeper, and more insightful than its cover might lead you to believe. This bookand the review mention sexual assault. Mentioned in this episode: (tune into our discussion on the podcast here) (or really anything by Sam Irby) by Rachel Yoder by Kathleen Hanna Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Rah: // // Follow Mariquita: Follow Sam: // Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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The Big Review Episode!
08/20/2024
The Big Review Episode!
Sometimes our contributors just want to tell you about the delightful books they’ve read recently, so tune in for four book reviews on some recent releases. What’s in this episode: , reviewed by Mariquita (0:21) , reviewed by Renee (3:25) , reviewed by Sam (11:45) , reviewed by Mhairie (15:30) (Trigger warnings: dubious consent, forced feeding, graphic violence, rough and explicit sexualcontent, forced proximity, betrayal, references to past abuse inc child abuse and reactions to triggering stimuli, knife violence, blood, physical harm to the FMC, bullying, murder, death of a parent, death, confinement.) Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Mariquita: Follow Renee: // Follow Sam: // Follow Mhairie: Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Madwomen: Is It Trauma or a Curse?
08/13/2024
Madwomen: Is It Trauma or a Curse?
Renee shares some of her favorite mental health memoirs and Mariquita interviews author Anamely Salgado Reyes, all in a search for the answer to an age-old question: Are we mad or is it just trauma? Renee’s Reading Corner: Mental Health Memoirs (0:21) Instead of a longer review of one book, Renee shares six mental health memoirs that made a last impression on her. From C-PTSD to depression, from sociopathy to anxiety, this segment covers a lot of ground. You Will Make Mistakes: Finding Home and Family in My Mother Cursed My Name (12:19) Mariquita interviews author Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel, . They discuss the legacy of trauma passed along by family who did their best, what it means to feel othered, how to define home, and just how, exactly, you can break a curse. Books and Resources Mentioned: by Susannah Cahalan by Stephanie Foo by Noreen Masud - podcast episode with Sally and Renee by Heather B. Armstrong by Patric Gagne by Allie Brosh by Anamely Salgado Reyes Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: // Follow Mariquita: Follow Anamely: Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Reclaiming Our Narratives: Crisis in the Philippines and Love in Indian Country
08/06/2024
Reclaiming Our Narratives: Crisis in the Philippines and Love in Indian Country
The phrase “own voices” gets tossed around the bookish internet a lot, but have you ever paused to think about why it truly matters? Today’s podcast sheds light on the importance of reading stories told by the people within those communities. From the political crisis in the Philippines from an intrepid Filipino journalist to the first traditionally-published romance novel by a Native author featuring Native characters, we spotlight why #OwnVoices is more than just a hashtag. Renee’s Reading Corner: Some People Need Killing (0:21) Renee shares one of her favorite non-fiction books of the year so far, Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista. Even if you think the deadly politics of the Philippines has no impact on your day-to-day life, tune in to hear why you should absolutely read this book. If nothing else, it’s a feat of longform journalism that you won’t want to miss. The Bridget Jones of Indian Country (8:40) We’ve waited until 2024 to have our first traditionally-published romance by a Native author featuring Native characters, but it was worth the wait! Sally chats with Danica Nava, author of The Truth According to Ember, about Native stereotypes and discrimination, her favorite romcoms, characters, and tropes, and her book, which we’ll gladly deem “the Bridget Jones of Indian Country.” Books and Resources Mentioned: by Patricia Evangelista - podcast episode with Sally and Renee by Danica Nava by Helen Fielding by Jane Austen Legally Blonde How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days by Sally Thorne by Sophie Kinsella by Sophie Kinsella by Charlotte Bronte Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: // Follow Sally: // Follow Danica: // Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Media That Makes Us: Judy Blume, The Bachelor, and Reality TV
07/30/2024
Media That Makes Us: Judy Blume, The Bachelor, and Reality TV
Get your TBRs ready because we’re discussing three books you won’t want to miss! Jordy reviews by Jenna Satterthwaite, Renee reviews by Peng Shepherd, and Mariquita sits down with Rachelle Bergstein to chat about her book T. This episode will have you thinking about the kinds of entertainment media that makes us all who we are. Made For You – AI Women and The Bachelor (0:21) Jordy sits down to discuss by Jenna Satterthwaite. This book is The Bachelor meets artificial intelligence meets murder mystery. This story will have you ponder the ethics and morality of creating humanlike robots all while feeling empowered by reclaiming individual autonomy. Renee’s Reading Corner: All This and More (5:40) If you’re feeling a little nostalgic for the Choose Your Own Adventure books we had growing up, you’ll want to check out Peng Shepherd’s latest novel . Renee reviews the book and shares why you might love it too. What a Friend We Have in Judy (9:11) Mariquita interviews author Rachelle Bergstein about her book . Over the course of the discussion they cover the importance of Blume’s ability to destigmatize menstruation and masturbation, the evergreen relevance of censorship and book bans, and where accountability ends and censorship begins. Books and Resources Mentioned: by Jenna Satterthwaite by Julie Murphy by Laurie Devore by Peng Shepherd by Rachelle Bergstein by Rachelle Bergstein by Rachelle Bergstein by Judy Blume by Judy Blume by Judy Blume by Maia Kobabe by George M. Johnson by Judy Blume by Judy Blume by Claire Dederer Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Jordy: // Follow Renee: // Follow Rachelle: // // Follow Mariquita: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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The Myth of Making It with Samhita Mukhopadhyay
07/23/2024
The Myth of Making It with Samhita Mukhopadhyay
After trying – and failing – to lean in and girlboss our way to success, what comes next? Ashley and Sally chat with Samhita Mukhopadhyay (former executive editor for Teen Vogue) about what we can take away from those movements, how community is key to a workplace revolution, and insights from her book . Books and Resources Mentioned: by Samhita Mukhopadhyay by Helen Gurley Brown Phillip Cardi’s interview with Samhita on Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Samhita: // Follow Ashley: // // Follow Sally: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Fiction That Tackles Injustice
07/16/2024
Fiction That Tackles Injustice
Move over non-fiction, we’ve got three novels that tackle big social issues in today’s episode! From violence against women in Murder After the Night Before, racist property laws in What You Leave Behind, and climate change in Troubled Waters, today’s episode proves that fiction can teach us and inspire us just as well, if not better, than non-fiction. The One with the (Un)Likable Female Character with Katy Brent (0:21) Do we need to like our main characters or can we just accept that we’re all a bit like Rachel’s trifle from Friends? In this segment, kindly , Sally talks with Katy Brent, author of . They chat about unlikeable female characters, what we gain from true crime, and Katy’s favorite thrillers. Heirs Property in What We Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris (16:55) Renee gushes about the new legal thriller by one of her favorite thriller authors Wanda M. Morris. To provide context for the premise of the book, she dives into what heirs property is, what makes it so complicated, and how it can impact the inheritance and legacy of Black families. Lineage, Food, and Climate Change with Mary Annaïse Heglar (25:41) Ashley speaks with the author of , Mary Annaïse Heglar, about how food can be a connector among characters, how place is pivotal for storytelling, the history of climate change that we try to forget, and cli-fi as a literary genre. Books/Resources Mentioned: by Katy Brent by Katy Brent by Gillian Flynn podcast by Caroline Kepnes (and the tv show) by Mary Annaïse Heglar by Wanda M. Morris by Wanda M. Morris by Wanda M. Morris (from 2022) Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Sally: // Follow Katy Brent: Follow Renee: // Follow Ashley: // // Follow Mary Annaïse Heglar: Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Reading LGBTQ+ Lit All Year Round
07/02/2024
Reading LGBTQ+ Lit All Year Round
Pride Month may be over for 2024, but we’ll never stop reading and recommending queer lit! Especially when the books are as good as the two in this episode. First up, tune into Rah fanboi-ing all over TJ Alexander as they interview the author about their new book Triple Sec. Then join Mariquita and Sam in a discussion of Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg, with themes of love, grief, queerness, embodiment, and so much more. More Poly Rom-Coms Please: Discussing Triple Sec with TJ Alexander (0:21) Are you tired of typical romance novels that don’t showcase diverse relationship styles? Have you considered reading ? In this segment, Rah sits down with TJ Alexander to discuss the inspiration and creation behind the newly released polyamorous rom-com, . Tune in to hear about TJ’s process in creating diverse characters, the future of poly rom-coms, and why this book should be on your summer beach read TBR. Echoes of Queerness in Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg (24:49) Mariquita and Sam chat about Emma Copley Eisenberg’s recently released , a book about queer love and art and their intersection. Mariquita and Sam discuss the book’s continuum of queer artists, its embodied embrace of fatness, and more. Books/Resources Mentioned: by TJ Alexander by TJ Alexander by TJ Alexander by TJ Alexander More on Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Rah: // // Follow TJ Alexander: // Follow Mariquita: Follow Sam: // Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Furious Summer Heat
06/25/2024
Furious Summer Heat
We love supporting women’s righteous anger… and let’s be real, it feels really good to be angry from time to time. In this episode, join Kenesma as she speaks with Defne Suman about her new book Summer Heat and the themes of anger, reconciliation, and family during Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. Then stay tuned to hear Ashley and Rah thoughtfully discuss their experience watching the new film Furiosa: A Mad Max Story. Summer Heat: An Interview with Defne Sumner (1:03) One of our book club moderators Kenesma sat down with Defne Suman to discuss her latest novel Summer Heat, recently translated from Turkish into English and publishing in the US in a couple of weeks. This book is set alternately between 2003 and 1974 and follows Melike and her lovers, as the reader experiences the personal and the political through her eyes. Furiosa Frenzy (27:49) Ashley and Rah are back with another film discussion! This time, they're diving into the recently released film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Join them as they share their thoughts on the action-packed prequel, explore the depth beyond the explosions, and celebrate the portrayal of the female lead. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Mad Max Universe, this episode promises insights for this thrilling installment. Books/Resources Mentioned: Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Kenesma: Follow Defne Suman: Follow Ashley: // // Follow Rah: // // Today’s episode is sponsored by from HQ Digital, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Sapphic Romances + Separating Art from Artist
06/18/2024
Sapphic Romances + Separating Art from Artist
Pride Month is here and we've got our queerly beloveds on our minds. In this double header, you'll first hear Rah and Jordy discuss their favorite sapphic romances and why they love a good WLW love story. Then, Ashley and Mhairie tackle the question of whether we can ever separate a piece of art (such as a certain nostalgic magical series) from the artist when they actively harm the people we love. Queerly Beloved - Sapphic Stories to Light Up Your Pride Month (1:47) Happy Pride Month! We don’t need an excuse to read sapphic romances, but if you're looking for one, this is the perfect month to dive in! Tune into this segment where Rah and Jordy discuss a few of their favorite sapphic romances and books with sapphic romances in the background. Get ready to have your TBR list bursting with books that showcase some delightful WLW antics. The FBC Community asks, Can we separate art from the artist? (20:46) Ashley and Mhairie delve into a question from a Feminist Book Club community member posed in our online community : how do you deal with authors whose beliefs go against your own yet their books were some of the most meaningful to you? The conversation includes what cancel culture means, accountability culture, and if you can separate art from the artist. Books/Resources Mentioned: - Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Rah: // // Follow Jordy: Follow Ashley: // // Follow Mhairie: Today’s episode is sponsored by from Legacy Lit and from HQ Digital, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Dickie Had it Comin’ - The Talented Mr. Ripley and Its Adaptations
06/11/2024
Dickie Had it Comin’ - The Talented Mr. Ripley and Its Adaptations
We’re truly in the golden age of book adaptations but move over, Reese Witherspoon, Patricia Highsmith is the reigning queen. Tune in to listen to Renee, Ashley, and Mariquita thoughtfully and hilariously discuss the 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, as well as the 1999 film, and the new Netflix series. They compare and contrast the three texts, dive into the enduring themes of queerness in each, why the book withstands the test of time, Matt Damon vs. Andrew Scott, and all the aspects they loved in the latest series. Finally, they attempt to answer the question, “What the hell is Mr. Ripley’s talent anyhow?” Books/Resources Mentioned: (1999 film) (2024 Netflex series) (TV series) (TV series) (TV series) (film) Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: // Follow Mariquita: Follow Ashley: // // Today’s episode is sponsored by from Legacy Lit and from HQ Digital, an imprint of HarperCollins. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Short List
06/04/2024
The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Short List
When Sally mentioned in our team Slack that she was considering reading the six books on the short list for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Renee chimed in that she’d already read two of them. Like the true feminist nerds they are, they teamed up to read three each. In this podcast episode, Sally and Renee rank the six books and make a prediction for which one will win the prize later this week. Books/Resources Mentioned: Special thanks to for providing a complementary copy of A Flat Place. Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: // Follow Sally: // Today’s episode is sponsored by from Legacy Lit and from Doubleday. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Smart Summer Beach Reads
05/28/2024
Smart Summer Beach Reads
Beach read season is upon us! There are lots of definitions of beach reads out there but to us, a good beach read is something that is smart, sexy, funny, and full of heart. Tune in to hear Jordy and Mariquita discuss This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune and then stick around for Renee’s review of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. This Summer Will Be Different discussion (0:23) Jordy and Mariquita sit down to discuss Carley Fortune’s newest book, . This is a heavy-hitting romance novel that explores the love we receive from friendships, found family, and romantic partners. You’ll laugh, cry, swoon, and get into all your feels with this summer read. Renee’s Review Corner: The Husbands (25:33) Lauren comes home from a bachelorette party to find her husband waiting up for her. But she doesn’t have a husband. It turns out, she has a magic attic. If you like funny books that are smart but irreverent, listen to Renee’s review of . Books/Resources Mentioned: by Carley Fortune by Carley Fortune by Jenny Han by Emily Henry by Charles Dickens by L. M. Montgomery by Jean Rhys by Holly Gramazio Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Jordy: // Follow Mariquita: Follow Renee: // Today’s episode is sponsored by from Doubleday. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Kittentits and Giving a FECK
05/21/2024
Kittentits and Giving a FECK
Today’s episode features two seemingly disparate segments with a lot in common. Alternate titles included Wisdom from the Windy City, Voices of Chicago Youth and Elders, Notes on Compassion, or something about absurdism and groundedness. Mariquita, Rah, and Renee discuss the new book Kittentits by Holly Wilson, then Ashley interviews Chaz Ebert about her book It’s Time to Give a FECK. Kittentits and the Absurd (1:40) Mariquita, Rah, and Renee discuss and grapple with elements of the absurd. Mariquita shows off her pop culture knowledge by pointing out millions of references to Return to Oz that went way over Rah’s and Renee’s heads and also schools us on the Chicago World’s Fair of 1992 that never was. Renee shares a bit about absurdist philosophy and Rah straps in for a good time. It’s Time to Give a FECK with Chaz Ebert (27:50) Ashley spoke with Chaz Ebert about her book, . The conversation includes writing the personal stories with the research and how FECK can be better shown in the media. Books/Resources Mentioned: by Holly Wilson by Kathy Acker by Toshikazu Kawaguchi by Lewis Carroll by Chaz Ebert Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Mariquita: Follow Renee: // Follow Rah: // // Follow Ashley: // // Follow Chaz Ebert: Today’s episode is sponsored by from Page Street YA and from Doubleday. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Feminist Brain Candy
05/14/2024
Feminist Brain Candy
Is anyone else just generally Going Through It? Here at Feminist Book Club, we all kind of feel like life is a lot at the moment. So today we’re here with some feminist brain candy to keep you company when the going gets rough. Renee shares some books she’s read recently, then Ashley and Rah discuss the new film Challengers. What to Read When Everything Sucks (1:40) When times feel especially heavy, Renee leans on genre fiction and what she calls “feel-good literary fiction.” In this segment, she shares a bunch of the lighthearted books that have been keeping her sane while the world feels like it’s on fire. Challengers: More Than a Horny Tennis Movie (12:18) Ashley and Rah both scored discounted tickets to see Challengers recently so they teamed up to discuss what they thought about this film and Zendaya’s breakout leading role. Books/Resources Mentioned: by Steph on the FBC Blog Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: // Follow Ashley: // // Follow Rah: // // Today’s episode is sponsored by from Page Street YA and from Doubleday. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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Women’s Sports & Child-Free Icons
05/07/2024
Women’s Sports & Child-Free Icons
We love to celebrate women who defy gender roles and today we’re celebrating two groups of fascinating women. First, Ashley gives an update on all the exciting happenings in women’s sports around the country. Then, Renee chats with Laura Carroll about her book A Special Sisterhood, a collection of profiles on women in history who chose not to have children. Tune in to celebrate women athletes and child-free women! Ashley Is Back in Her Women’s Sports Bag (1:40) Ashley shares her experience attending an Angel City Football Club game. She also shares exciting updates on WNBA partnerships (including over-the-counter birth control!), this year’s draft, and Candace Parker’s retirement from the WNBA. A Special Sisterhood of Child-Free Women (13:10) Renee sits down with Laura Carroll to talk about women who choose not to have children. They discuss Laura’s long history of researching and writing about child-free women, some child-free icons from history, and the importance of celebrating the lives we choose. Books/Resources Mentioned: Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Ashley: // // Follow Renee: // Follow Laura Carroll: // // // Today’s episode is sponsored by from Page Street YA and from Doubleday. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting independent feminist media. Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday . 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 follow us on , , , .
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