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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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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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11:58

[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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07:58

[MINI POD] WNBA Memoirs

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/25

MINI POD! This short episode is a quick hit of memoirs by former and current women’s basketball players in celebration of the current WNBA Play-Offs. Books mentioned: They Better Call Me Sugar by Sugar Rodgers (cw: family death and incarceration) Catch a Star by Tamika Catchings Dear Black Girls by A’ja Wilson Love & Justice by Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons (cw: incarceration) You Let Some Girl Beat You? by Ann Meyers Drysdale (cw: miscarriage and family death) My Shot by Elena

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38:55

Intro to Romance Books for Non-Romance Readers

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/23

The romance genre is what keeps the book industry afloat, but where do you start if you’re not typically a romance reader? Join Renee, Mhairie, and Shoshana for a quick introduction to some of the terms used in the romance genre, plus recommendations for folks who don’t typically read romance. This episode is perfect for readers new to romance, confused by romance, or long-time romance readers looking for some fresh recommendations! Books mentioned: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Happy

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33:21

Feral and Hysterical: In conversation with Mother Horror

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/16

The ‘ber months are here, so that means we’re reading horror. You know we read horror all year round, but we brought in the expert - Mother Horror herself! Tune in to hear Mhairie chat about horror books, women in horror, becoming an accidental author, and good old fashioned vibes reading. Books mentioned: Feral and Hysterical Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women- Sadie Hartmann Ghost Story- Peter Straub 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re

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35:41

Man’s Best Friend? Thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/09

In this episode, Mhairie, Ashley, and Nox dive into the bold and provocative album art for Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend. The conversation explores the layered imagery, the cultural reception, and how it intersects with themes of power, desire, and kink. From feminist critique to playful banter, the hosts unpack how art can spark dialogue around pleasure, performance, and pushing boundaries. Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Ashley: Instagram // Substack Follow Mhairie:

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31:16

Girl on Girl, Part II: Desire, Consent, & the...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Join hosts Ashley, Mhairie, and Mariquita as they return for the much-anticipated follow-up to their deep dive into Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert. In this episode, the conversation moves beyond pop culture’s impact on women and digs into the murky intersection of porn, commodification, and the market’s influence on sexual agency. Prepare for a thoughtful and candid exploration of what it means to possess—and reclaim—real agency in a world that often packages sex and desire as products. Books

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25:10

Affirming Masculinity with Jacob Tobia

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Ashley sits down with Jacob Tobia to discuss their book Before They Were Men. Together, they explore why Jacob avoids the phrase “toxic masculinity,” what healthier models of masculinity could look like, and how the different places Jacob has lived have shaped their views on gender and gender nonconformity. Books Mentioned: Before They Were Men: Essays on Manhood, Compassion, and What Went Wrong by Jacob Tobia Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Jacob: Instagram Follow Ashley:

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30:14

Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of...

Feminist Book Club: The Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Mariquita, Mhairie, and Ashley dive into Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert, unpacking its most thought-provoking themes. In Part I, they explore how reality TV and social media have shaped generational beauty standards, question the pitfalls of so-called “empowerment” movements, and discuss how media literacy can equip the next generation to be both powerful and protected. Books Mentioned: Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert Support and

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