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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…
المحتوى المقدم من Feminist Book Club. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Feminist Book Club أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
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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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.
Mariquita and Kenesma dive into their top 5 favorite books of 2025 (so far—with six months of reading still ahead!). In this spoiler-free conversation, they highlight memorable quotes, unpack recurring themes, and explore what makes each of these reads so unforgettable. From powerful storytelling to characters that linger long after the last page, this chat is a celebration of books that moved, challenged, and inspired them. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just love hearing people geek out about books, this episode is for you. Books/Resources Mentioned: Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global by Laura Spinney So Many Stars: An Oral History of Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis Curious History of Sex by Dr. Kate Lister Life Hack for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin Big Girl Small Town by Michelle Gallen The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler This Could be Us by Kennedy Ryan The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Moonrise over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan Language, Culture, and Identity in St. Martin by Dr. Rhoda Arrindell 14 Flags by Idrys Creed- reach out to Idrys at idryscreed[at]gmail.com to be a Beta Reader Support and follow our hosts! Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads Follow Kenesma: Instagram 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
We’re continuing our series of our team’s top five books of the year… and we won’t judge one of our contributors for misreading the prompt and sharing her top five books of all time. In fact, it made for an even richer conversation! Join FBC contributors Jordy and Casey as they share their all-time favorite reads and standout books of the year. From thrillers to non-fiction, it's a fun, heartfelt chat for anyone who loves great books, meaningful conversations, and a detour into the Hunger Games universe. Books/Resources Mentioned: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole The Red Tent by Anita Diamant The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster As Long as Grass Grows by Dina Gilio-Whitaker Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner Enchantra by Kaylie Smith Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose Support and follow our hosts! Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Casey: Instagram 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
It’s no surprise that the FBC Team is incredibly well-read across multiple genres, but this episode especially feels like a testament to that! Join Mariquita and Jordy as they discuss righteous vengeance in two young adult novels. Then stick around for Shoshana and Nox’s top five books of 2025 so far to get a taste of haunting yet hopeful books for your TBR. Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (0:22) Mariquita and Jordy are diving into revenge narratives featuring the justifiable rage of teenage girls as they discuss Kill Creatures by Rory Power and Kill the Lax Bro by Charlotte Lillie Balogh. They also touch on some other titles granting women the power to be angry and discuss how all of this is nothing new. Shoshana and Nox’s top five books of 2025 so far (20:55) Shoshana and Nox discuss their top five books from the first 5 months of 2025. A brief overview and their thoughts on each title is shared, without spoilers, these include: graphic novels, romance, middle grade, non-fiction, poetry and memoirs. Books/Resources Mentioned and Recommended: Kill Creatures by Rory Power Kill the Lax Bro by Charlotte Lillie Balogh Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite Bochica by Carolina Florez-Cerchiaro Hear Her Howl by Kim DeRose Something Cheeky by Thien-Kim Lam The Ribbon Skirt by Cameron Mukwa Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams Textbook Defense by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James Check Please # 1 and Check Please #2 by Ngozi Ukazu The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki, Translated by Jesse Kirkwood The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom What Happened to Belén: The Unjust Imprisonment That Sparked a Women's Rights Movement by Ana Elena Correa, Translated by Julia Sanches Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) The Weather & Climate Livestream Support and follow our hosts! Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads // Bluesky Follow Shoshana: Storygraph // Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads // YouTube This episode is sponsored by I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin by Katy Brent, published by HarperCollins. 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
We have a double header for you today! First, you’ll hear some of our team’s favorite LGBTQIA+ books from the last few years with diverse recommendations from all different genres. Then, get inspired through an interview with Amber Oliver, author of When the Music Hits, as she shares personal insights on ambition and how she wrote ambition into her novel. Queerly Beloved (0:22) Join FBC contributors Jordy, Shoshana, and Nox as they celebrate Pride Month with a lively conversation about their favorite queer books. From joyful romances to powerful memoirs and boundary-pushing fiction, it's a heartfelt and fun chat filled with recommendations and love for queer storytelling. The Notes and Roots of Ambition (9:55) Ashley sits down with Amber Oliver, author of When the Music Hits , to talk about the challenges of being an ambitious woman. Amber shares her personal experience being an ambitious Black woman in the publishing industry and how she wrote ambition into her debut novel. Books/Resources Mentioned and Recommended: The Glass Scientist by S. H. Cotugno Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur Triple Sec by TJ Alexander Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack Illustrated by Stevie Lewis (picture book) A Costume for Charly by C.K. Malone Illustrated by Alejandra Barajas (picture book) A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Tristan Jimerson and Archie Bongiovanni Edge of Glory by Rachel Spangler Game Changer by Rachel Reid A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Venom and Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliot McLemore XOXY: A Memoir by Kimberly M. Zieselman The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith Most Ardently: A Pride and Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa This Poison Heart duology by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Falling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom The Guncle by Steven Rowley The Witches of Thistle Grove series by Lana Harper When the Music Hits by Amber Oliver Support and follow our hosts and guest! Follow Amber Oliver: Instagram Follow Ashley: Instagram Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Shoshana: Storygraph // Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Our contributors have paired up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year so far. You’ll hear these segments over the next few weeks! Today, Ashley and Mhairie share their top five of 2025. If you’re a fan of memoirs or horror, this episode is for you. Books/Resources Mentioned: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito The Rules of Fortune by Danielle Prescod Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas Black in Blues by Imani Perry What Hunger by Catherine Dang Matriarch by Tina Knowles Support and follow our hosts! Follow Mhairie: Instagram // Bluesky Follow Ashley: Instagram 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Our contributors have paired up to tell one another about their favorite books of the year so far. You’ll hear these segments over the next few weeks! Today, Renee and Yasi share their top five of 2025. Then Ashley reflects on this year’s Met Gala, the inspiration behind it, and why it matters. Renee and Yasi’s Favorite Books of the Year (so far) (0:21) Renee and Yasi share their favorite books they’ve read so far this year, from off-beat contemporary fiction to memoirs of women in tech. You’ll want to get your TBRs ready for this segment! A Bookmark in Fashion: Literature and This Year’s Met Gala (21:42) Ashley discusses the book Slaves to Fashion by Monica L. Miller, which inspired this year’s Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. She also talks about modern dandies, ways in which literature has inspired Met Gala themes, and better thoughtfulness on criticism of the outfits. Books/Resources Mentioned: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen I’m Not Done with You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis Adult’s Play: The Upsides of Growing Up by Yasi Agah Slaves to Fashion by Monica L. Miller Support and follow our hosts! Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Yasi: Instagram // Website // Adult’s Play by Yasi Agah Follow Ashley: Instagram 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The International Booker Prize celebrates translated literature from across the world that have been published in the UK or Ireland in the last year. In this episode, Mhairie and Nox split the six shortlisted titles, read them, and share their thoughts with one another. If reading more translated lit is on your bookish bucket list, get your TBRs ready! Books/Resources Mentioned: The International Booker Prize Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico Heartlamp by Banu Mushtaq Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix A Leopard-Skin Hat by Anne Serre On the Calculation of Volume: Book 1 by Solvej Balle Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami Also translated by Sophie Hughes: The Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor Support and follow our hosts! Follow Mhairie: Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The Amazing Race. Cooking competitions. Bachelor Nation. We touch on a little bit of everything in this episode! Nox, Rah, and Shoshana discuss reality TV’s impact on society, considering questions such as what draws viewers to reality TV? What are the ramifications (positive and negative) to the dominance of reality TV? What is the relationship between viewing reality TV and empathy? Join us on a deep dive into the world of unscripted television. Books/Resources Mentioned: Cue the Rising Sun! By Emily Nussbaum True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us by Danielle J Lindemann Reality Bites Back: The Troubling Truth About Guilty Pleasure TV by Jennifer L. Pozner Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley Being Jazz by Jazz Jennings Miss Me with That by Rachel Lindsey Real Love by Rachel Lindsey How to Win the Bachelor by Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay - Podcast Reality TV Has Reshaped Our World, Whether We Like It or Not by Judy Berman - Time Magazine Article Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Shoshana: Storygraph // Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads // YouTube Follow Rah: Storygraph // Instagram // TikTok 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
We’re chatting about Black wealth, Black joy, and happy Black endings in today’s episode. Tune in to hear Ashley discuss why she loves the soap opera Beyond the Gates, then stick around for Jordy and Mhairie’s discussion of Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, a Black, queer retelling of Cinderella. Beyond the Gates: Wealth and Escapism (0:22) Ashley talks about “Beyond the Gates”, a soap opera about a wealthy Black family in Maryland. She talks about how escapism has a bigger purpose. She also talks about wealth onscreen despite the mostly disdain for it in real life. . Cinderella Is Dead: Book Bans and Bold Stories (05:34) Join FBC contributors Jordy and Mhairie as they dive into the banning of Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron and what it reveals about the power of diverse storytelling. They discuss why books with LGBTQ+ representation and feminist themes are frequently challenged and how this connects to the broader attacks on libraries, education, and free expression. If you’re passionate about fighting book bans and protecting inclusive stories, this conversation is for you! Books and Resources Mentioned: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap by Mehrsa Baradaran A Silver Lining for HBCUs in Affirmative Actions’ Demise from Insider Higher Ed Black wealth is increasing, but so is the racial wealth gap from Brookings Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services from the American Library Association (ALA) Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Libraries from American Libraries Magazine Trump’s Attack on the Department of Education Explained from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) How Dismantling the Department of Education Would Harm Students from National Education Association (NEA) Learn more about book bans and take action from PEN America Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Ashley: Instagram Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Mhairie: Instagram // Bluesky 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Sometimes we just wanna gush about the things we love. For Renee and Margot, it’s hardboiled fiction. For Ashley and Nox, it’s Lady Gaga’s new album. Tune in for two conversations around why we love the things we love. What Is Hardboiled Fiction? with Margot Douihy (0:23) Renee has been reading a lot of books described as “hardboiled” but what does that actually mean? Thank goodness author Margo Douihy is a friend of FBC, because she’s a literal expert on this topic. Margot shares some of the hallmarks of hardboiled fiction, some suggestions for authors queering the genre, and some examples of popular hardboiled media that you may not have realized is hardboiled. The Measures of MAYHEM (21:47) Lady Gaga’s latest album Mayhem released on March 7, 2025 and that’s all Ashley and Nox have been listening to. In this conversation, they share their favorite songs from the album and discuss their admiration for the promotion surrounding the release, plus some thoughts on the impact of fandoms on mental health. Books and Resources Mentioned: Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler The Woman in White by Wilkie White Sara Peretsky ’s V.I. Warshawski series Sue Grafton ’s Kinsey Milhone series Cheryl A. Head ’s Charlie Mack series Lev AC Rosen ’s Evander Mills series Ellen Hart ’s Jane Lawless series Brokeback Mountain by Anne Proulx Further reading on the FBC Blog: The Necessity of Music Videos When Fans Push Back Against Celebrity Boundaries Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Margot Douaihy: Website // Instagram Follow Ashley: Instagram Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Dive into the enchanting and eerie world of selkies, sirens, and mermaids with author and literary agent Rachel Ekstrom Courage and FBC contributor, Jordy! In this episode, we explore the origins of these mythical women, their ties to patriarchal narratives, and why their stories continue to captivate us today. Jordy also shares some mermaid and siren inspired novels that are on her TBR (to be read) list. If you love folklore, feminist retellings, and unraveling the mysteries of the deep, this conversation is for you! Books/Resources Mentioned: Nothing Bad Happens Here by Rachel Ekstrom Courage The Selkie Girl by Janis MacKay A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods In the Veins of Drowning by Kalie Cassidy Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Rachel Ekstrom Courage: Website // Substack // Instragram 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The unhinged woman trope is undoubtedly one of our favorites, but what kind of woman gets to be unhinged and who gets a redemption arc? In this episode, Mariquita and Mhairie tackle those questions in a discussion about All of the Other Mothers Hate Me, then Yasi and Nox discuss two memoirs from former Playboy bunnies. All the Other Mothers Hate Me (0:21) Mariquita and Mhairie discuss the debut novel All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman and just why it is that we love the trope of the unhinged woman, generally, and the bad mommy, more specifically. As they talk, they look at who gets to claim these tropes, who doesn’t, and who doesn't even get to be seen in the first place. Playboy Bunny Memoirs: Life Behind the Ears (23:52) Yasi and Nox dive into the memoirs Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison and Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner. In this conversation, they discuss both authors' personal experiences and struggles during their time in the Playboy empire, exploring the darker side of fame, identity, and self-discovery. Books/Resources Mentioned: All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself by Crystal Hefner Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back by Kendra Wilkinson Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads Follow Mhairie: Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads // YouTube Follow Yasi: Instagram // Website 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 website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Get those TBRs ready because we’re about to melt your library card. In this episode, romance lovers will hear Jordy’s review of the new Ali Hazelwood novel, Deep End. Then stick around for Shoshana’s podcast debut as she chats with Nox about this year’s Audie Award winners. Stick around for some excellent insight into the audiobook industry as a whole. Diving into the Deep End (0:23) Jordy dives into Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, a gripping romance set in the high-stakes world of competitive diving. From sizzling chemistry to raw emotional depth, we explore Scarlett and Lukas’s journey of ambition, healing, and unexpected love. 30th Annual Audie Awards - The Good, The Bad, and The Hopeful? (5:38) Shoshana and Nox, both avid audiobook listeners, chat about the 30th Annual Audies, National Audiobook Awards, held March 4th, 2025. In this spoiler-free conversation, they share some of their opinions about the winning titles, some stark demographics of the winners, and the changing landscape of the audiobook industry. Books/Resources Mentioned: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Mate by Ali Hazelwood Libro.FM 2025 Audie Award Finalists Playlist - list of finalists available for purchase My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice by Dan Slepian George Orwell’s 1984 Adapted by Joe White Performed by Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, full cast - Audible exclusive 🙁 This Could by Us by Kennedy Ryan The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells System Collapse by Martha Wells Homebody by Theo Parish Flamboyants by George M. Johnson Black Star by Kwame Alexander Louder Than Hunger by John Schu You Like It Darker: Stories by Stephen King Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Candy Darling by Cynthia Carr Coming Home by Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford - Audible exclusive 🙁 The Women by Kristin Hannah Finding Me by Viola Davis Unprotected: A Memoir by Bill Porter Tough by Terry Crews On the Hustle by Adriana Herrera 2025 Audie Awards Winners - full list of finalists and winners by category Audie Awards Past Winners - full list of winners from 1996 onwards AAP December 2024 StatShot Report - includes the year to date numbers Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Shoshana: Storygraph // Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads // YouTube 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Mhairie and Nox, both avid e-reader users, talk about what devices they use and their storied problems with the Kindle Fire breaking down. If you’re looking to get out of the Amazon ecosystem, Mhairie raves about her new Kobo e-reader, and Nox talks about using the Kindle app on devices that aren’t a Kindle. They also talk about refurbished and second-hand options for sustainability and affordability! Books/Resources Mentioned: Episode Thirteen by Craig Dilouie Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao Unclaimed Baggage - where Kindles from unclaimed baggage are posted Queens Library - for $50, non New York residents can purchase a Queen Library e-card LA Public Library - for $50, you can purchase an LA Public Library card even if you don’t live in California, but you have to go to the library in person to get it initially Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Mhairie: Instagram // Bluesky Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Mhairie and Nox both LOVE the library, and in this segment, they’re talking about how much they love libraries and audiobooks. Nox gushes about a program with her local library that delivers books to her because of her disabilities while Mhairie shares all of the things libraries can do besides sharing books. The two also talk about the accessibility that audiobooks provide, and how supporting your library is a (free!!) form of resistance. Books/Resources Mentioned: Queens Library - for $50, non New York residents can purchase a Queen Library e-card LA Public Library - for $50, you can purchase an LA Public Library card even if you don’t live in California, but you have to go to the library in person to get it initially Poyums by Len Pennie I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Falling Back in Love With Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads Follow Mhairie: Instagram // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , BlueSky , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The title of this episode is a nod to the Bread and Roses strike at textile mill in 1912, where women banded together to demand bread aka money as well as roses aka art and beauty. In a time where working conditions were abysmal, the strike and poem/song of the same name were a rallying cry for decent wages and better conditions. Your podcast producer Renee was reminded of this when she was putting these segments together. While we’re not discussing the early 20th century labor movement today, we are discussing finances, art, and power. Roses and Reckoning Jordy explores The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith, a Victorian-inspired romantasy filled with fae bargains, glittering balls, and cutthroat trials. From the enchanting world-building to themes of power, sisterhood, and resilience, we’re diving into what made this tale so compelling Women Who Define Their Worth What do sex work, banks, and women’s basketball have in common? Ashley answers that question in this discussion of women defining their own worth. Tune in to hear her review two books and introduce a new basketball league to women’s sports fans. Books/Resources Mentioned: The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith Soft Core by Brittany Newell Give Her Some Credit by Grace L. Williams Unrivaled Basketball League Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Ashley: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
With the current administration actively trying to whitewash Black History Month, Nox and Ashley sat down to share their Black history recommendations. They provide books, authors, and movies for various age ranges and topics in Black history, as well as a reminder to celebrate and uplift Black history all year round, not just in February. Content warnings: This episode and the recommendations in it discuss racism, murder, and police brutality, specifically regarding Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and Emmett Till, as well as the LA Riots in 1992 and the Tulsa Race Massacre. Books/Resources Mentioned: My Black Country by Alice Randall The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed Forty Acres by Dwayne Alexander Smith Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert The Barn by Wright Thompson The Compton Cowboys by Walter Thompson-Hernandez A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown The Girl in the Lake by India Hill Brown Girl from the Ashes by India Hill Brown The Fire Inside (movie) One of them Days (movie) The Piano Lesson (movie) Rob Peace (movie) Beverly Jenkins: A Romance Revolutionary - Feminist Book Club Beverly Jenkins: Teaching Black History Through Romance - Readin' Magazine Discover Our Glory with @rachel.cargle - an annual BHM learning series curated by Rachel Cargle The Loveland Foundation - a foundation to connect Black women and girls with therapy Therapy for Black Girls - mental health resources for Black women and girls LA Fires: The Impacted Black Community Urgently Needs Help! - Go Fund Me - collecting funds for Altadena’s Black community that were impacted by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Nox: Instagram // TikTok // Threads Follow Ashley: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
In this episode, Jordy and Nox dive deep into Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley, a dark romantasy brimming with Fae politics, perilous trials, and a fierce rebellion against a sadistic faerie king. From the brutal magic of the underground Fae realm to Kenna Heron’s journey of courage, resilience, and unexpected love, we’re exploring what makes this tale both gripping and unforgettable. *some spoilers mentioned* Books/Resources Mentioned: Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley A Witch’s Guide to Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley Lightlark by Alex Aster The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J Tuli The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
We love messy family dramas and today our podcasters are talking about two newer releases, The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha and Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong. These two contemporary fiction novels tackle big families with big drama, from handing over the family business to momfluencers ignoring their kids’ consent. Tune in for thoughtful and nuanced discussions of the books and these themes. Murder Among the Millionaires (0:22) In this segment, Jordy dives into The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha , a murder mystery packed with family drama, high stakes, and Succession-style power plays. From Luxury island intrigue to explosive secrets and betrayal, we’re unpacking what made this thriller an addictive read–and where it could have surprised us more Hate Follow: Navigating Social Media as an Extremely Online Parent (5:38) When Steph, Mariquita, and Nox read Erin Quinn-Kong’s Hate Follow , they had FEELINGS. In this conversation, they share how the book sparked thoughts on navigating social media as a parent, influencer culture, and setting (and respecting) healthy boundaries. Books/Resources Mentioned: The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong Momfluenced by Sara Petersen Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men - The New York Times Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter Follow Steph: Instagram // Website Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The podcast is back with a quick review of The Jewel of the Isle from Jordy for all our adventure-loving romcom fans. But the bulk of this episode is dedicated to Nox and Mhairie’s conversation regarding how online communities tend to respond to natural disasters. While this episode was recorded in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the conversation rings true as we watch the wildfires in California. Resources below. Laughs, Love, and Lost Treasures: The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea (0:22) In this segment, Jordy explores Kerry Rea’s The Jewel of the Isle , a rom-com adventure packed with witty banter, absurd mishaps, and navigating grief.This book is full of hilarious, heartwarming moments, and heavy themes that make this treasure hunt a true gem of a read. Who Deserves Empathy? (3:06) Nox and Mhairie talk about the discussions around recent natural disasters Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and how people talk with a lack of empathy regarding those impacted by the disasters. Why do we talk about people like this? What makes us write others off in such situations? Content Warnings: Discussions regarding recent natural disasters, homelessness, the ability to evacuate, death (as well as a story mentioning child death), and religion are had in this segment. Books/Resources Mentioned: The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea Raiders of the Lost Heat by Jo Segura Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis Disability and Disaster Hotline: (800) 626-4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org LA Times’ list of resources for anyone impacted by the wildfires Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Follow Mhairie: Instagram // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
The holiday season is full of ups and downs and we’ve wrapped up all of those feelings in one episode. Whether you’re falling in love this season, alternating between grief and rage, or channeling your inner Ina Garten, we’ve got books to recommend! Christmas Bops and Flops (0:22) Jordy shares her thoughts on two holiday romances–one that fell flat and another that truly delivered. From small-town charm to heartfelt second chances, we’re unwrapping what worked and what didn’t in these festive reads! Becoming Medusa: Mariquita Reviews Mad Wife (4:55) Mariquita reviews Kate Hamilton’s memoir, Mad Wife, and explores what it means to live denying the patriarchal demand for a perfect victim, how to escape a violent marriage, and why it is important sometimes to become a monster. Parallels of Time through Memoir (11:09) Ashley and Sam discuss Ina Garten’s memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens. They explore the themes that resonated, what drew them to the memoir, and the way the present reflects the past in many ways. Books/Resources Mentioned: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Megan Quinn Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun Mad Wife: A Memoir by Kate Hamilton The Awakening and Selected Stories by Kate Chopin Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten Online chat: hotline.rainn.org/online - immediate emotional support or practical help for sexual assault Call 800-656-HOPE – RAINN www.RAINN.org Online chat: www.thehotline.org - immediate emotional support or practical help for domestic violence Call 800-799-SAFE Batteredmotherscustodyconference.com - Provides educational material, resources, support and networking opportunities for mothers attempting to use family court to protect their children and themselves from abusive situations Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Sam: Twitter // Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
This one is for the Swifties and the Swifties only. In this special episode, Jordy sits down with Kristie Frederick Daugherty, bonafide Taylor Swift scholar, poet, and literary critic. They discuss their favorite eras, but more importantly, why we ought to take Taylor Swift seriously as a poet. Daugherty’s new book Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift is out now. Mentioned in this episode: Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift edited by Kristie Frederick Daugherty Yellow Wallpaper Support this episode’s host and guest: Follow Kristie Frederick Daugherty: Website // Instagram Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Books matter, even the weird ones. This episode kicks off with some of Sally’s favorite “WTF” books so get your TBRs ready. Then Ashley and Jordy share their thoughts on the genre-bending novel Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris. Finally, Nox discusses the importance of books and why book bans are terrible for everyone and stick around for some excellent diverse children’s book recommendations! WTF Did I Just Read?! (0:22) Sally loves weird little books that make her think, “wtf did I just read?” Maybe they make us question reality, maybe it’s a train wreck you can’t look away from, maybe it’s so unsettling that it takes days or even weeks to recover. If you’re into that sort of thing, or just want to learn about some 2024 releases with stellar writing and unhinged women, this segment’s for you. A Discussion of Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris (6:58) If you love mystery, romance, and/or fantasy, listen up! This book has all of those things and more. Ashley and Jordy discuss Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris , the allusions to other classic monster stories, the 20th century French setting, the slowburn sapphic love story, and lots more. Book Bans Don’t Protect Anyone (20:51) Nox talks about how she feels when she sees books being banned, both as an educator and as someone who didn’t have access to books that represented her until she was an adult. She talks about the importance of books and how they can help you see yourself in many ways, plus some of her favorite diverse books in her classroom. Mentioned in this episode: Our segment on gross books An Excellent Host by Chelsea G. Summers (an Independent Bookstore Day exclusive, so it may be tricky to find, but lots of indie bookstores still have copies! The Coin by Yasmin Zaher The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Supplication by Nour Abi-Nakhoul Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry I Am Enough by Grace Byers Full Full Full of Love by Trish Cooke Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Muñoz Ryan Hungry Hearts: 13 Tales of Food and Love, edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond The Arabic Quilt by Aya Khalil The Great Banned Books Bake Sale by Aya Khalil The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan How to Fight Book Bans and Challenges (from BookRiot) NCAC Book Censorship Action Kit Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: All Fours by Miranda July Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar My Friends by Hisham Matar Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku James by Percival Everett The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Support this episode’s hosts: Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads Follow Mhairie: Instagram // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: https://feministbookclub.mn.co/ Books mentioned: The Disordered Cosmos by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance by Kellie Carter Jackson The Naturalist Society by Carrie Vaughn…
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: Kareem Between - Sharifa Saltagi Safadi The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky - Josh Galarza The Unboxing of a Black Girl - Angela Shante The First State of Being - Erin Entrada Kelly Buffalo Dreamer - Violet Duncan Support this episode’s hosts Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: https://feministbookclub.mn.co/ Books Mentioned: American Rapture by CJ Leede Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon Baking By Feel by Becca Rea-Tucker Private Rites by Julia Armfield A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen…
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 online community to be a part of the election night craft circle. Support this episode’s host and guest Follow Mhairie: Instagram // TikTok Follow Dr. Lauren Cagle: Bluesky // Website Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: https://feministbookclub.mn.co/…
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 The T in LGBT by Jamie Raines (our November nonfiction book of the month!) The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antoni a Renee’s first interview with KJ Dell’Antonia from 2021 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Renee’s interview with Bonnie Garmus Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antoni a Support this episode’s hosts Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Jamie: YouTube // Instagram Follow Shaaba: Instagram // YouTube Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow KJ: Instagram // Substack Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 The Inner Mountain Foundation 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 A Bit Much: Poems by Lyndsay Rush The Inner Mountain: Discover Your True Spirit, Strength, and Potential by Diane Wang Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice by Jessica Gordon Nembhard It’s Not (All) Your Fault: Self-Help and the Individualization of Oppression by Sharon Podobnik Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James Support this episode’s hosts Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker Graveyard Shift by M. L. Rio Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen Support this episode’s hosts Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Jayne Allen: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Do Better by Rachel Ricketts Renee’s interview with Rachel, author of Do Better Goodreads review from Cydney Support this episode’s hosts Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Mariquita: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Ashley and Mariquita discuss the book Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture 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: Miami Dolphins star Jaelan Phillips: Let’s not stigmatize vulnerability from men Support this episode’s hosts Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Mariquita: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Join Sam, Mariquita, and Ashley for a roundtable discussion on one of our favorite books of the year, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe . 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: Twitter // Instagram Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 It’s Not Hysteria 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 Passiontide , 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: It’s Not Hysteria by Karen Tang, MD, MPH Passiontide by Monique Roffey The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey The Web of Meaning by Jeremy Lent The Living Goddesses by Marija Gimbutas Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Nox: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Monique Roffey: Instagram Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa You’re Invited by Amanda Jayatissa Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett White Horse by Erika T. Wurth The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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, Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk , 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: Kittentits by Holly Wilson (tune into our discussion on the podcast here) Earthlings by Sayaka Murata The Guest by Emma Cline Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus Tender by Beth Hetland Chlorine by Jade Song Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Sam Irby (or really anything by Sam Irby) Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna Riot Grrrl History Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Rah: Instagram // TikTok // The StoryGraph Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Sam: Twitter // Instagram Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: The Backtrack by Erin LaRosa , reviewed by Mariquita (0:21) Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo , reviewed by Renee (3:25) Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner , reviewed by Sam (11:45) The Coven by Harper L. Woods , 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: Instagram Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Sam: Twitter // Instagram Follow Mhairie: Instagram Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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, My Mother Cursed My Name . 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: Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo A Flat Place by Noreen Masud The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Short List - podcast episode with Sally and Renee The Valedictorian of Being Dead by Heather B. Armstrong Sociopath by Patric Gagne Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh My Mother Cursed My Name by Anamely Salgado Reyes Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Anamely: Instagram Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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: Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country by Patricia Evangelista The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Short List - podcast episode with Sally and Renee The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Reservation Dogs Legally Blonde How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days The Hating Game by Sally Thorne I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Danica: Instagram // Threads Today’s episode is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson, author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood . Your support helps keep feminist media independent! Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
Get your TBRs ready because we’re discussing three books you won’t want to miss! Jordy reviews Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite, Renee reviews All This and More by Peng Shepherd, and Mariquita sits down with Rachelle Bergstein to chat about her book T he Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us . 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 Made for You 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 All This and More . 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 The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us . 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: Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore All This and More by Peng Shepherd The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us by Rachelle Bergstein Women from the Ankle Down by Rachelle Bergstein Brilliance and Fire by Rachelle Bergstein Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume Deenie by Judy Blume Forever by Judy Blume Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson Superfudge by Judy Blume Then Again Maybe I Won’t by Judy Blume Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Rachelle: Instagram // website // twitter Follow Mariquita: Instagram // Threads Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 The Myth of Making It . Books and Resources Mentioned: The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning by Samhita Mukhopadhyay Having It All by Helen Gurley Brown Phillip Cardi’s interview with Samhita on Unholier Than Thou Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Samhita: Instagram // Substack Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 sponsored by HarperCollins , Sally talks with Katy Brent, author of The Murder After the Night Before . 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 What We Leave Behind 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 Troubled Waters , 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: The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Hidden Homicides podcast You by Caroline Kepnes (and the tv show) The Boys Killing Eve Troubled Waters by Mary Annaïse Heglar What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris Renee’s podcast interview with Wanda M. Morris (from 2022) Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Katy Brent: Instagram Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Follow Mary Annaïse Heglar: Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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 Triple Sec ? In this segment, Rah sits down with TJ Alexander to discuss the inspiration and creation behind the newly released polyamorous rom-com, Triple Sec . 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 Housemates , 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: Chef’s Kiss by TJ Alexander Chef’s Choice by TJ Alexander Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander Triple Sec by TJ Alexander I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram The Prospects by KT Hoffman Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg More on Berenice Abbot and Elizabeth McCausland Support this episode’s hosts and guests: Follow Rah: Instagram // TikTok // The StoryGraph Follow TJ Alexander: Instagram // Website Follow Mariquita: Instagram Follow Sam: Twitter // Instagram Get our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday here . 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 Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website , sign up for our emails , shop our Bookshop.org recommendations , and follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Pinterest .…
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