Feminist Book Club: The Podcast

www.feministbookclub.com
  • 4.8 (82)
  • Books
  • Updated Semiweekly

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.

  1. 14h ago

    Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed

    In this episode, Jordy discusses one of her favorite books of the year – Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. West. Tune in to hear why this once villainous leader and his little hoard of goats has captured Jordy's heart, as well as for some humorous feminist fantasy recommendations.   Books/Resources Mentioned: Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. West  Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer  This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman  The Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming   [MINI POD] Fairytales in Their Queer Era    [MINI POD] The Monsters Were Never the Problem   [MINI POD] Damsel? Never Heard of Her.  Support and follow our host! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Pagebound.co  ✨Join our community on Bindery Books!✨ This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by Amarissa

  2. 14h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing The Optimism We All Need Right Now with Simon Sinek from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! Start with Why by Simon Sinek  https://amzn.to/4xQ0ETD Simon Sinek’s landmark New York Times bestseller Start with Why transformed how leaders, entrepreneurs and employees think - inspiring them to shift their focus from what they do to why they do it. Simon brought this revolutionary concept to life with his Ted Talk, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" which instantly went viral - and now ranks as the fourth most-watched Ted talk of all time with more than 90 million views.  In this conversation, Oprah and Simon talk about how to feel more energized, optimistic and engaged in your work and life - especially at times of high anxiety and uncertainty. Simon answers questions from several viewers including a woman who is considering leaving her 9-5 job to become an entrepreneur, one who is still looking for her dream job at age 49 and another who is terrified about losing her identity as she faces retirement. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who may be feeling a little lost and looking for clarity, direction and optimism.  00:00:00 - Welcome Simon Sinek, author of “Start with Why”  00:05:15 - The golden circle  00:09:15 - Asking for help 00:10:30 - Why vs. intention  00:13:30 - The thread of your life  00:17:40 - The age of the Influencer  00:20:10 - Optimism meaning 00:27:10 - Introverts and extroverts 00:28:40 - Blocking out doubt when chasing your why 00:32:30 - Jobs are not safe 00:34:50 - Find your guiding question 00:41:40 - Is a "dream job" a goal? 00:48:39 - The friend test  00:54:00 - The importance of relationships  00:55:20 - The key to finding your why 00:57:00 - A well-lived life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

  3. Sep 17

    [MINI POD] Fairytales in Their Queer Era

    MINI POD! In this episode, Jordy and Shoshana dive into some of their favorite queer fairytale retellings, from reimagined princesses to stories that completely turn the original happily-ever-after on its head. Tune in for plenty of recommendations, a little fairytale chaos, and hopefully a few new books for your TBR!   Books Mentioned: This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman  A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow  A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow  The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham  Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Year of the Mer by L. D. Lewis Ash by Malinda Lo Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao   Support and follow the host! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Pagebound.co Follow Shoshana: Storygraph // Instagram // Bluesky   Become a Feminist Book Club member here. This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by Amarissa

  4. Sep 10

    What Makes a Story Gothic? With Cynthia Gomez

    Nox is joined by Cynthia Gómez, author of Muñeca, to talk about all things Gothic literature. What makes a novel Gothic? Is it an itemized list of 14 requirements? Do women always have to be victimized in it? How do we get around these Eurocentric conventions? Nox and Cynthia discuss all of this and more in today's episode.   Books Mentioned: Muñeca by Cynthia Gómez Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett V.C. Andrews - start with Flowers in the Attic Isabel Cañas - start with The Hacienda The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe Antifa Splatterpunk edited by Kathe Koja  The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo Pour One for the Devil by Theodore Van Alst The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia Never Whistle At Night Part II: Back for Blood edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore Van Alst   Support and follow our guest and host! Follow Nox: Instagram // Substack // Threads // TikTok // YouTube Follow Cynthia: Website    ✨Join our community on Bindery Books!✨   This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by Amarissa

  5. Sep 3

    Women in Translation

    August is Women in Translation Month and Casey is here with a big ol' stack of books from her personal library to share with you! All are translated by women, spanning languages like Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Croatian. Additionally, Casey discovers she needs more adjectives to describe when she appreciates a book. Any suggestions?  Books: Death Takes Me by Cristina Rivera Garza, Translated by Robin Myers and Sarah Booker Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, Translated by Megan McDowell Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell Cautery by Lucia Lijtmaer, Translated by Maureen Shaughnessy Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro, Translated by Frances Riddle The Simple Art of Killing a Woman by Patricia Melo, Translated by Sophie Lewis Eartheater by Dolores Reyes, Translated by Julia Sanches Segu by Maryse Conde, Translated by Barbara Bray I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, Translated by Ros Schwartz Catherine the Great and the Small by Olja Knezevic, Translated by Paula Gordon and Ellen Elias-Bursac What are the Blind Men Dreaming? By Noemi Jaffe, Translated by Julia Sanches and Ellen Elias-Bursac My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel, Translated by Katherine Silver Las Biuty Queens by Ivan Monalisa Ojeda, Translated by Hannah Kauders Also mentioned: @coffeeandcuentos  Support and follow our host! Follow Casey: Instagram   This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by Amarissa

  6. Aug 27

    Cards on the Table with Lana Harper & Jilly Gagnon

    In this episode, Jordy talks to Lana Harper and Jilly Gagnon about their upcoming novel, Cards on the Table. This is a witchy, atmospheric mystery that explores family, self-trust, and the power we discover within ourselves. Today, we'll be diving into what it means to claim your power, trust your instincts, embrace who you are, and push back against the voices, both internal and external, that make you doubt yourself.    Support and follow our hosts! Follow Jordy: Instagram // Pagebound.co Follow Jilly: Instagram // website   Follow Lana: Instagram // website  This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by Amarissa ✨Join our community on Bindery Books!✨

  7. Aug 20

    [MINI POD] Top 10 Silvia Moreno-Garcia Novels

    MINI POD! Prolific Mexican-Canadian author Silvia Moreno-Garcia is Renee's favorite, and she's counting down her top 10. Which is your favorite? Join the discussion on our Discord!      Books Mentioned:  Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Untamed Shore by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells Siren Queen by Nghi Vo The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith     Support and follow our host!  Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph   Become a Feminist Book Club member here. This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by Amarissa

  8. Aug 13

    Snail Mail Miracles

    MINI POD! In this episode, Jordy dives into the hidden wonders of snail mail clubs: what they are, who's sending them, and why they bring so much joy. Tune in to discover new artists and creatives deserving of your support.   Books/Resources Mentioned:  The Mossheart Mail Club website // Instagram  Naomi VanDoren, Tales from the Isles of Antarah website // Instagram  Brambletown Mail Club website // Instagram   Writings from the Wild website // Instagram   xoClementine website // Instagram   The Moonlight Mail Club website // Instagram   Tabby Mail website // Instagram   Katie Mai Mail Club website // Instagram        Support and follow our host!  Follow Jordy: Instagram // Pagebound.co   This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by Amarissa

See All (101)

4.8
out of 5
82 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    www.feministbookclub.com
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Feminist Book Club 2021
  • Show Website
    Feminist Book Club: The Podcast

You Might Also Like