Feminist Book Club: The Podcast

• “The magical dagger is basically Audrey II”: A Discussion of Servant of Earth

  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.

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• Big Family Drama

  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.  

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• Empathy and Natural Disasters

  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 [email protected]  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.

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• Medusa, Ina Garten, and Holiday Love

  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.  

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• Taylor Swift, Poetry, and Invisible Strings

  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.

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