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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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01:04:43

Is Fanfiction Feminist?

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/12/16

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

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11:57

[MINI POD] Burning Down the Systems That Cage Us

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/12/11

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: A Beautiful and Terrible Murder by Claire M. Andrews Dream by the Shadows by Logan Karlie Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Bookworm Reads //

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34:25

Controversy on the Moors: What's up with Emerald...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/12/09

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: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Support and follow our

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07:15

[MINI POD] Home for the Holidays (even when you're not)

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/12/04

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: The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram //

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28:29

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cleopatra?

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/12/02

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 I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomon. 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: I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomon Cleopatra by

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10:51

[MINI POD] I Have a Voice

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/11/20

MINI POD! Nox discusses two instances of disrespect towards powerful Mexican women in recent news: The treatment of Fatima Bosch (Miss Mexico) by the Miss Universe executive director, and the public groping of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the current President of Mexico. Nox digs into these stories and the importance of women working together/ Books mentioned: Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza What Happened to Belen by Ana Elena Correa Support and follow our host! Follow Nox:

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36:30

All We Want is Everything with Soraya Chemaly

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/11/18

We're not joking when we say this one is required listening. Mariquita talks with author and activist Soraya Chemaly about her latest book, All We Want is Everything: How We Dismantle Male Supremacy. Soraya explains how male supremacy is the structure upon which all of our systems are built, whether they be close to home or on a global scale. Together, Soraya and Mariquita give suggestions for how to create a different environment and patterns of behavior both individually and collectively and

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28:40

Girls Play Dead with Jen Percy

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Mariquita talks with Jen Percy about her recent book, Girls Play Dead: Acts of Self-Preservation. Based on her article, What People Misunderstand About Rape, Girls Play Dead expands the conversation about the myriad responses to sexual assault and rape, weaving in personal stories and historical context. Their conversation covers the common reactions of tonic and collapsed immobility, evolutionary ways humans have evolved to survive trauma, and how colonialism and individualism can stymy recovery

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07:56

[MINI POD]  Cowgirls, Ghosts, and Grit: The Worlds of...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/11/06

MINI POD! Jordy dives into the worlds of Lyla Sage, where small towns meet big emotions, and love is both fierce and tender. This episode explores how Sage's stories remind us that feminism can hold grace and grit in equal measure, and that choosing yourself can be the bravest kind of love story. Books by Lyla Sage mentioned: Done and Dusted Swift and Saddled Lost and Lassoed Wild and Wrangled Soul Searching Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Bookworm Reads //

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35:40

Reality TV, Religion, and Reclamation: Discussing...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Join Jordy and Nox as they dive into Sister Wife, the new memoir from TLC's Sister Wives star Christine Brown Wooley. What begins as a story about reality TV and polygamy transforms into a conversation about faith, autonomy, and liberation. Together they unpack Christine's courageous decision to leave not only her marriage but an entire belief system, and what it means to reclaim your story. Support and follow our hosts! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Bookworm Reads // Pagebound.co @jordymac Follow

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05:59

[MINI POD] Sink the System

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/30

MINI POD! Luxury ships, love triangles, and late-state capitalism, oh my! In this mini episode, Jordy dives into An Ocean Apart by Jill Tew, a feminist dystopia that asks what happens when the world's elite sail away from the chaos they've created, and one girl decides to sink the system from within. Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Bookworm Reads // Pagebound.co @jordymac Check out our online community here! This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the

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30:49

Unbearable: A Discussion with Irin Carmon on...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Mariquita talks with author Irin Carmon about her newest book, Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. Their discussion covers the racist roots of ob/gyn medicine in America, provides context for the current state of reproductive care, and ties in vital personal stories of families that have been affected by the legacy of racism and lack of safe, equitable treatment for women of color, which treatment has disproportionately had fatal consequences. CW: Discussions of maternal

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09:07

[MINI POD] Spotlight on Sarah Gailey

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/23

MINI POD! Who are some of your must-read authors? Renee shares one of hers, Sarah Gailey. You can always count on Gailey to write the most outlandish, unusual books. Today, Renee shares four for your shelves. Support and follow our host! Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph 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 Amarissa Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our

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23:04

It's Murder Time!

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Grab your magnifying glass, don your monocle and trench coat, because we’re talking murder mysteries today! First, Shoshana and Mariquita define the mystery genre, subgenres, and key terms. They also share some of their favorite mystery books for your TBR. Then Renee dives into her favorite sub-sub-genre of mysteries: cozy food mysteries by and about women of color. Happy reading! Books and Resources Mentioned: The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Mysterious

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[MINI POD] Damsel? Never Heard of Her.

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/16

MINI POD! We love a hyper-niche genre, and today Jordy dives into three books she’s categorizing as satirical feminist fairytales and mysteries. This episode explores how feminism isn’t about rejecting the notion of fairytales, but rather rewriting them to our standard. Mentioned: This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram //

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38:45

Book Recommendations with Mother Horror

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Feeling 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. Books and Resources Mentioned: Feral and Hysterical Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women - Sadie Hartmann House of Hunger - Alexis Henderson 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered -

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04:47

[MINI POD] I Who Have Never Known Men

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/09

MINI POD! Rah can’t stop thinking about the book I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Tune in to hear why this book has been stuck on their brain. Mentioned: Carmen Maria Machado’s “‘I Who Have Never Known Men’ Is A Warning” in the New Yorker I Who Have Never Known Men by Jaqueline Harpmen, Translated by Ros Schwartz, with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado Support and follow our host! Follow Rah: StoryGraph // Instagram Check out our online community here! This

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22:51

Man’s Best Friend, Part II: Music, Marketing, and the...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/07

It may be Swiftemonium out there, but we’re still thinking about Sabrina Carpenter. Nox and Ashley wrap up their two-part conversation on Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album, Man’s Best Friend. They dive into how the music itself compares with the album’s rollout, reflect on their favorite tracks, and unpack the growing trend of shorter songs in pop music. The conversation doesn’t stop with the music—they also bring in book recommendations that explore themes of music, playlists, and algorithms

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07:26

[MINI POD] Thrills & Chills

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/10/02

MINI POD! In this short episode, Jordy shares three fall reads that range from haunting suspense to dark romance and cozy mystery. Whether you’re craving a thriller, a morally gray serial killer love story, or a nostalgic whodunnit, this line-up has your fall TBR covered. Books Mentioned: Jackal by Erin E. Adams Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstrom Courage Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn TV

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35:57

All Things Fantastical

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/30

This week we’re sailing into magical realms and creeping through gothic shadows! First up, Shoshana and Jordy gush about all things fantasy — what makes the genre so enchanting, why we can’t get enough, and a few favorite books to add to your TBR. Then Ashley chats with author Kathleen Kaufman about feminist gothic horror, the Scottish roots behind her novel The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey, and how women’s struggles past and present intertwine. Grab your headphones and

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