We believe good books help us feel a little less alone, whether that’s a book that reassures us that we’re not the only ones falling for logical fallacies or it’s a picturesque audiobook experience that complements the landscape around us. Join Renee for a review of The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell then stick around to hear Jordy discuss the books she listened to, the bookstores she visited, and the books she purchased on her cross-country roadtrip. Renee’s Reading Corner: The Age of Magical Overthinking (1:48) Renee is a huge fan of Amanda Montell’s work and relates to it on ..read more

​​This post was sponsored by The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Penguin Random House and may include affiliate links which means we make a small commission on any sales. All opinions are my own. Partnerships like these help us to pay our staff and to keep feminist media independent! When I first saw Eve on the shelf at my local indie, I’ll admit that I was a wee bit intimidated by its size. Now I’m so glad I set that fear aside and let my interest take over because I absolutely loved this book! (Plus, it’s worth noting that the book is not nearly as long as it seems; over 150 pages are dedi ..read more

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

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

I learned about Ariel Young on Threads. She is the Chief Paper Pusher for Copper and Brass Paper Goods. Ariel’s wisdom focuses her designs and provides a powerful perspective. She champions businesses, not just hers, with encouragement and motivation. I spoke with Ariel about Copper and Brass Paper Goods including how she represents her audience and what she continues to learn about herself as a business owner.  1) What is your definition of feminism?  The definition of feminism that many think of, it is not the feminism that I prescribe to. Feminism in its truest form has alway ..read more

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

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

Not every book is a slam dunk, but we’re going to discuss them anyways. However, when a book is good, it’s really good. In this two-part episode, you’ll hear Jordy, Mariquita, and Nox discuss a book that wasn’t quite their cup of tea as well as a glowing review from Renee of a recent release.  This post may include affiliate links, which means we make a small commission on any sales. This commission helps Feminist Book Club pay our contributors, so thanks for supporting small, independent media! Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan mini book club discussion (01:56) First up, Jordy, Mariquita, an ..read more

For nearly a decade now, the majority of my activism efforts have focused on access to inclusive and comprehensive sexuality education. I’ve volunteered for sex ed organizations. I’ve donated money to them. I’ve engaged in craftivism around the topic. My journalism and copywriting work has focused on sex ed advocacy. I’ve even created a by-god sex ed website that I continue to maintain, with a corresponding newsletter that I hope helps to educate others (especially parents and other caregivers) on the importance of sex ed for all. But as in everything, I have impostor syndrome around my advoca ..read more

In this double feature, we’re sharing a moving author interview as well as a review of an important non-fiction book. Family Dynamics, Women’s Rage, and Korean-American Womanhood with Gina Chung (01:54) First up, Mariquita interviews author Gina Chung about her new collection of short stories, Green Frog. Along the way they discuss how women’s rage is acceptable only within certain parameters and never for women of color, how stereotypes of Asian women stifle full expression, and just what we owe our parents (and what they owe us). Review: Against Technoableism by Ashley Shew (26:16) Then lis ..read more