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Feminist Book Club: The Podcast

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Feminist Book Club is the premier online hub for intersectional readers and anyone who wants to infuse their bookshelves with social justice. We encourage resistance through reading with our blog, podcast, events, and our signature monthly subscription box.

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49:28

How to Read Outside Your Comfort Zone

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/04/16

We’re big fans of getting uncomfortable with your reading life, whether that be reading about a topic that has been misunderstood for most of history or reading translated literature in a whole new format. In this episode, our contributors share two ways to get a little outside your comfort zone when it comes to reading. Reframing and Reclaiming: Using Horror to Come into Power (1:47) Mariquita talks with V. Castro about her latest book, Immortal Pleasures, which reframes the life of La Malinche,

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37:33

Giddy Up, It's Time to Learn

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/04/09

If there’s one thing Feminist Book Club does well, it’s demonstrating how beautifully complex and multifaceted feminists are. In this episode, you’ll hear Ashley and Tayler’s thoughts on the juggernaut that is Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (is it a country album?) and then you’ll learn a thing or two about how the government collects demographic data with our resident civil servant and data geek Natalia. Giddy Up for Cowboy Carter (1:47) Ashley and Tayler kick us off with a discussion about Beyoncé’s

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29:39

Feminist Institutions in Transition

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/04/02

We're not saying Feminist Book Club is as culturally important to the Western world as The Golden Girls, but we're also not not saying that. In this episode, you’ll hear FBC founder Renee chat with Executive DIrector Sally about some of the struggles selecting our books of the month. Then you’ll hear Ashley review a little known Golden Girls spinoff called The Golden Palace. Trials and Tribulations of Selecting FBC Books of the Month (1:47) If you’re just a podcast listener, you may not realize

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21:22

We Want to Feel a Part of Something Bigger

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Today’s episode is all about feeling a part of something, whether that’s a family lineage or a community of gamers. We all want to feel like we belong to something more, and our contributors today take that feeling in two totally different (but somehow complementary?) directions. Intuition and Lineage with Chanel Cleeton (0:17) Ashley speaks with Chanel Cleeton, author of The House on Biscayne Bay. This conversation includes how Chanel wrote the main characters to grow with intuition, the unique

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28:34

A Couple of Books that Disappointed and Delighted Us

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/03/19

Not every book is a slam dunk, but we’re going to discuss them anyways. However, when a book is good, it’s really good. In this two-part episode, you’ll hear Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox discuss a book that wasn’t quite their cup of tea as well as a glowing review from Renee of a recent release. Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan mini book club discussion (01:56) First up, Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox sit down to discuss the romance (with a sprinkling of fantasy) book, Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan. This

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37:11

Two New Releases That Resonated with Mariquita & Nox

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/03/12

In this double feature, we’re sharing a moving author interview as well as a review of an important non-fiction book. Family Dynamics, Women’s Rage, and Korean-American Womanhood with Gina Chung (01:54) First up, Mariquita interviews author Gina Chung about her new collection of short stories, Green Frog. Along the way they discuss how women’s rage is acceptable only within certain parameters and never for women of color, how stereotypes of Asian women stifle full expression, and just what we owe

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29:50

Who Should Win Best Adapted Screenplay?

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/03/05

Do you love books? Do you love movies? Do you love to celebrate and/or complain about book-to-movie adaptations? This is the episode for you! In anticipation of the 96th Academy Awards, Sally watched all of the nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay… and then read all the books they were adapted from. She’ll never get those 60+ hours of her life back, but she’s here to share the books worth reading, the movies worth watching, and her pick for who should win Best Adapted Screenplay. Books

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25:10

Graphic Novels & Black Feminists

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/02/27

Four Graphic Novels for 2024 (0:22) Looking for a graphic novel to pick up? In this segment Rah shares four graphic novels that are making their way onto shelves in 2024. Recommended in this segment: Freshman Year by Sarah Mai Tender by Beth Hetland Full of Myself by Siobhán Gallagher Mothballs by Sole Otero Black Feminists Who Helped Me Unlearn My White Feminism (8:42) As a white woman raised in a white community, Renee’s feminism wasn’t very intersectional until she got to grad school. In

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28:31

How to Live Free in a Dangerous World with Shayla Lawson

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2024/02/20

Tayler (she/her) sits down with Shayla Lawson (they/them), author of the new book How to Live Free in a Dangerous World: A Decolonial Memoir. Tune in as Shayla talks about Blackness as nonbinary, shares an argument for lowercasing the b in Black, and so much more on the African Diaspora. Get a copy of How to Live Free in a Dangerous World: A Decolonial Memoir by Shayla Lawson here! Check out Shayla’s other books: This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope (2020) I Think

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12:42

Surprising 5-Star Reads of 2023

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/11/07

Tune in to this episode where Renee and Rah take a moment to reflect on a couple of reads that took them by surprise and earned a 5-star rating. Books Mentioned by Renee: Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara The Wishing Pool and Other Stories by Tananarive Due The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel Books Mentioned by Rah: Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest To Hunt Down The Last Remaining Lesbian Bars In America by Krista Burton Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

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42:14

The Woman in Me: A Mini Book Club Discussion

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of one of the biggest pop stars of our time. In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, Renee, Sally, and Rah gather around to share their thoughts on the newly released memoir, 'The Woman in Me' by none other than Britney Spears! For those of us who grew up in the '90s, Britney Spears was an icon whose journey we followed closely, from the heights of stardom, break ups with a certain someone, and the 13-year-long conservatorship. Join us as

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13:38

Where we've been & where we're going

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/10/31

Renee shares a quick update on where our podcast has been, what's to come the next couple weeks, what to expect in the future. Contribute to our Co-Op Transition Fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feministbookclub Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday Check out our online community here! This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose

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18:14

Vampires of El Norte & the Horrors of History

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Join Mariquita, Mhairie, and Sam for a discussion about Isabel Cañas's genre-defying new release, Vampires of El Norte. Cañas's work seamlessly blends the chilling elements of horror, the tender allure of romance, and the rich tapestry of historical fiction into a single captivating narrative. In this episode, our hosts take a deep dive into this literary gem, exploring its multifaceted nature and its ability to transcend traditional genres. But that's not all! The conversation extends beyond the

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15:01

STEMinist Romance with Ali Hazelwood

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/26

In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, Jordy sits down with Ali Hazelwood – romance author, Ph.D in neuroscience holder, and former professor to discuss women in STEM. Ali shares some of her trials and triumphs in the field and in academia and how that has influenced the women she writes about in her novels. Curious to find out what STEM and romance have in common? You’ll find out in this episode Get a copy of Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood here! Support our host & guest:

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29:28

Parenthood, Science, and Feminist Football Fans

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/21

Welcome to another exciting episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast! In this thought-provoking installment, we're delving into two dynamic segments starting with a book review of The Quickening by Elizabeth Rush. Then stay tuned to listen in as Renee and Ashley ask themselves, “Can I be a feminist football fan?”. The Quickening: A Review (00:21) Mariquita takes the reins as she reviews The Quickening by Elizabeth Rush. This book is an intellectual journey that explores the ethics of

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39:06

Cozy Mysteries and Deadly Dames: An Author interview...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/19

In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we have two segments that will have your TBR list flourishing with cozy mysteries and empowered women. First Renee chats with Mia P. Manasala about her recently released cozy mystery, Murder and Mamon. Then Ashley, Rah, and Mariquita sit down for a mini-book club discussion revolving around Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Cozy Mysteries with Mia P. Manasala (00:23) If there were ever a perfect season for cozy mysteries, it’s right

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29:05

Home Repairs & Cinematic Reflections

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/14

Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, where we explore media through a feminist lens. In this episode, we're diving into two diverse segments that promise an overview of Safe and Sound by Mercury Stardust and an analysis of the film Oppenheimer. A Renters-Friendly Guide to home repair: An Enthusiastic Overview Mhairie introduces you to a renter-friendly guide to home repair by Mercury Stardust. Mhairie pre-ordered this book and could not be more thrilled with the final product. Listen in as

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55:56

Family Sagas & Feminist Conversations: Books to add...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/12

This episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast will have you adding to your TBR. This episode is back to back author interviews sharing their insights on storytelling and feminist perspectives. The Trifecta of Family Stories with Zelda Lockhart (00:21) Ashley engages in a conversation with acclaimed author Zelda Lockhart, the creative force behind Trinity. Together, they explore the art of crafting narratives that give voice to Black men, discuss the intricate process of weaving experiences into

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46:20

Romance, Spice, & The Gamification of Reading

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Welcome to Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. In this episode we curated two bookish discussions that promise to expand your reading list and evoke some delightful nostalgia for those beloved 90s reading challenges. Romance, Spice, and Everything Nice: How Sex has Evolved in the Romance Genre (01:51) Join Jordy and Thien-Kim sit down to discuss the evolution of sex scenes in the romance genre, spanning from the '80s to the modern era. In this candid conversation, the hosts delve into the

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40:58

The Art of Scandal & Birding for a Better World: A...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2023/09/05

Welcome to this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast. This episode includes diving into two great recently released books. First you’ll hear from Ashley as she interviews Regina Black about her book The Art of Scandal. Then stick around as Renee geeks out about birds with Molly and Sydney, co-authors of Birding for a Better World. What Readers Gain from Power and Drama (00:21) Ashley sits down for a conversation with Regina Black, the brilliant mind behind The Art of Scandal. Discover the

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