Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/subscribe Are you tired of reading the same angsty hero narrative over and over again? So are we. That's why we're examining stories that feature rebellious heroines through an intersectional feminist lens. In this podcast, we will go deep into the latest bestsellers, comic books, and English class-worthy literature without taking ourselves too seriously. It's a book club for feminist literary nerds. So, grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and ...
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We are back, sort of. In this episode, we explain our leave of absence and make big announcements. We also finished the second half of Kaikeyi! We explore the challenges of communitarian work and ideals when you're embedded in privilege and how to navigate personal relationships with people who are participating in harmful and violent systems. To f…
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Maggie and Harmony explore the first half of a retelling of the Hindu Epic Ramayana, Kaikeyi by Vashnavi Patel. They talk about manipulation, the ethics of power quests, and the necessity of community when it comes to building new power structures. What we're reading: The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais We Unleash the Merciless Storm by…
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The Great Reclamation interview with Rachel Heng
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This week Maggie interviews Rachel Heng on her latest novel, The Great Reclamation. In this episode: The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus. Follow our social media pages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsB…
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The Rage of Innocence interview with Kristin Henning
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Harmony interviews Kristin Henning, a public defender, professor at Georgetown University, and author of The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth. They talk about the school-to-prison pipeline, the adultification of black youth, and the hyper surveillance of black children. You can learn more about the book at rageofinnocence.com…
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Practicing Bibliomancy and trickle down therapy
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Harmony lacks the resources for therapy, so this week we practice some bookish mental health care. Bibliomancy is a spiritual tool for diving into the future and meaning-making. Maggie and Harmony use Bibliomancy on four books to make meaning of their current struggles. What Is Bibliomancy? Definition and Techniques In this episode: Lilith's Brood …
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Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves
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This week Maggie and Harmony read "Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves" by Fobazi Ettarh. We talk about libraries as sacred places, what it means to find meaning in your labor, the dangers of assuming your work produces good, and so much more. In this episode: "Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves" b…
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This week Maggie and Harmony talk about The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. We talk about the balance of power dynamics in this novel, class pressures, navigating a world that is structured for neurotypical people when you are neurodivergent, and so much more. In this episode: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang To follow our episode schedule, go here: …
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Amari and the Night Brothers
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This week Harmony and Maggie take a dive into some middle grade to discuss Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston. We talk about the power of radical joy, magic as metaphor for systemic injustice, what it means to have agency in the world as a kid, and so much more! In this episode: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston To follow our e…
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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
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This week Harmony and Maggie read Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. It can't be a season of RGBC without an Octavia episode! We talk about time travel as a metaphor for generational trauma, what it means to depict humanity, power, and so much more. In this episode: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler To follow our episode schedule, go here: rebelgirlsbook.clu…
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"We Need Ceasefires Everywhere" by Bishop William Barber
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This week, Harmony and Maggie discuss Bishop William Barber's sermon "We Need Ceasefires Everywhere", given on Christmas Eve in 2022. We discuss the human impact of war, the power of oration, what it means to be a global citizen, and so much more. In this episode: "We Need Ceasefires Everywhere" by Bishop William Barber To follow our episode schedu…
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For Conseula - Anti-Fascista by Claudia Jones
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This week Maggie and Harmony revisit the literary work and legacy of Claudia Jones, examining her poem "For Conseuala - Anti-Fascista". As always, poetry is challenging, but we work through it together to discuss solidarity in anti-colonial work. In this episode: Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones by Carole Boyce…
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This week Harmony and Maggie walk you through their top books of 2022! Bonus: we also talk a little bit about our book goals (or lack thereof) for the new year. To follow our episode schedule, go here: rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus. Follow our social media pages on Instagram www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub…
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This week Harmony and Kevin talk about and recommend some queer holiday romances! Harmony has been on a year-long quest to find the best ones. Hear all about them here.To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus. Follow our social media pages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.…
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Mademoiselle Revolution Interview with Zoe Sivak
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This week Maggie had the opportunity to sit down with Zoe Sivak to talk about her novel Mademoiselle Revolution. We talk about the French Revolution and its contemporary legacy, understanding historical context on a global stage, the complications of solidarity in person lives, and so much more! In this episode: Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak…
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The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea
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This week Maggie and Harmony read The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. We talk about the power of storytelling and owning our narratives, the generational impacts of colonialism, and so much more! In this episode: The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://rebelgi…
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Braiding Sweetgrass Pt 2
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This week Harmony and Maggie finish their revisitation of Braiding Sweetgrass, reading page 201 through the end of the book. We talk about consumerism under capitalism, community vs individualism, abundance vs scarcity, and so much more! In this episode: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://reb…
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Braiding Sweetgrass Pt 1
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This year, Harmony and Maggie revisit Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This week, we read up to page 201. We talk about being in community with nature, philosophies of responsibly engaging with plant medicine as non-indigenous people, colonialism, and so much more. In this episode: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer To follow our…
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Mother Country Interview with Jacinda Townsend
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This week Harmony speaks with Jacinda Townsend, author of Mother Country, as part of Miami Book Fair 2022. We talk about motherhood, slavery, privilege, and so much more Jacinda Townsend, Sarai Walker, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, and Thrity Umrigar are just a few of the hundreds of authors from around the world gathering together in downtown Miami for …
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The Man Who Could Move Clouds Interview with Ingrid Rojas Contreras
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This week Maggie speaks with Ingrid Rojas Contreras, author of The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir, as part of Miami Book Fair 2022. We talk about the personal impacts of colonialism, sharing family secrets, memory loss, and so much more. Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Sarai Walker, Jacinda Townsend, and Thrity Umrigar are just a few of the hundreds o…
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The Cherry Robbers Interview with Sarai Walker
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This week Maggie speaks with Sarai Walker, author of The Cherry Robbers, as part of Miami Book Fair 2022. We talk about exploring feminism in historical fiction, the power of the gothic to tell a feminist story, and so much more! Sarai Walker, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Jacinda Townsend, and Thrity Umrigar are just a few of the hundreds of authors fro…
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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
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This week Harmony and Maggie talk about The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White. We explore the impacts of social capital, what it means to be a monster, trauma, and so much more. In this episode: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://rebelgirlsbook.club/th…
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Honor Interview with Thrity Umrigar
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This week Maggie talks with author Thrity Umrigar about her latest book Honor as part of the Miami Book Fair 2022. We talk about loneliness and isolation, advocacy journalism, reaching across cultural divides, and so much more! Thirty Umrigar, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Jacinda Townsend, and Sarai Walker are just a few of the hundreds of authors from …
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This week Maggie and Harmony read House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. We deep dive into agency, class power, alternative history, and so much more! In this episode: House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson To follow our episode schedule, go here: https://rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus. Follow our social media pages on Instagram https://www.instagram.…
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Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson Interview with Dr. Tara Green
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This week Harmony and Maggie interview Dr. Tara Green about her book Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson. We talk about respectability politics, silence, and the life of the writer and activist Alice Dunbar-Nelson. In This Episode: Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson by Tara Green To follow Dr…
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Any Other Family Interview with Eleanor Brown
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This week Maggie interviews Eleanor Brown, author of Any Other Family. We talk about crafting complicated characters, the beauty and impact of open adoption, and so much more! In this episode: Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown Follow Eleanor's work here: Website: https://www.eleanor-brown.com/ To follow our episode schedule, go herehttps://rebelgir…
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Miss Aldridge Regrets Interview with Louise Hare
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This week Harmony and Maggie interview Louise Hare, author of Miss Aldridge Regrets. We talk about racism and sexism in the United Kingdom, the complexity of women's friendships, the effects of classism on crafting a murder mystery, and so much more. In this episode: Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare Follow Louise's work here: https://louisehare…
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Light From Uncommon Stars
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Welcome to Season Four! We're kicking this season off with Ryka Aoki's Light From Uncommon Stars. We talk about art, personal agency, how to face down the end plague, and so much more! In this episode: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki To follow our episode schedule, go herehttps://rebelgirlsbook.club/the-syllabus Follow our social media pages…
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Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones
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It's the last episode of the season! This year, we're leaving you by reading Chapter 1 of Carole Boyce Davies' book Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones. This chapter is entitled "Women's Rights/Workers Rights/Anti-Imperialism: Challenging the Superexploitation of Black Working-Class Women." In this episode: Left o…
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This week Harmony and Maggie read Elastoe by Darcie Little Badger. We talk about family history, what it means to be a responsible community member, abuse of power, and so much more! In this episode: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger (author) and Rovina Cai (illustrator) To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-w…
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On Opium interview with Carlyn Zwarenstein
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This week Harmony interviews Carlyn Zwarenstein about her book On Opium Pain, Pleasure, and Other Matters of Substance. We talk about the war on drugs and its relationship to capitalism, chronic pain and the struggle to get treatment, and the particular stigmas and drug policies lobbied against opium and opioid users. Buy the book in print (or via …
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This week Harmony and Maggie read the graphic novel Displacement by Kiku Hughes. We talk about generational and community trauma, the erasure of history, and healing. In This Episode: Displacement by Kiku Hughes What We're Reading: Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson She Gets The Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derri…
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A Show For Two Interview with Tashie Bhuiyan
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This week Maggie interviews author Tashie Bhuiyan about her brand new release A Show For Two. We talk about New York, the diaspora experience, finding yourself, and more! In This Episode: A Show For Two by Tashie Bhuiyan To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-with-the-show/ Follow our social media pages on In…
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Reproductive Justice: "Saraswati praises your name even when you have no choice"
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Sorry for the late episode. Harmony was busy finishing her Master's program. She's done now (yay!). This week Maggie and Harmony throw out their schedule to discuss reproductive justice and abortion access. They ground their discussion with the poem "Saraswati praises your name even when you have no choice" by Purvi Shah. In this episode: "Saraswat…
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Fantasy Tropes Book Tag
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This week Maggie is flying solo, and left to her own devices talks about fantasy. Who is surprised? No one. This week she does the Fantasy Tropes Book Tag created by One's Peculiar. Maggie digs into why she thinks hyping feminist fantasy is so important, why she's not into the mind control trope, and recommends some of her favorite feminist fantasy…
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Maggie and Harmony read Parenthesis by Élodie Durand. We talk about the relationship between art and text in graphic novels, disability and illness, our relationships to our bodies and minds, and more! In This Episode: Parenthesis by Élodie Durand What We're Reading: Most Ardently by Susan Mesler-Evans An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon To f…
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This week Harmony and Maggie do the 10 Books Challenge which we found on Zezee With Books but whose creator we could not find. If you know who made this tag, let us know! We talk about the books we've re-read the most, books that make us want to travel, and more! Also, Harmony reveals that she is open to Feeling All the Feels. What We're Reading: A…
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This week Harmony and Maggie read Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. We talk about grief, sisterhood, and the many nuances of identity. In this episode: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo What We're Reading: The Fate of Stars by S.D Simper Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy To follow our episo…
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Spring Cleaning Book Tag
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This week Maggie and Harmony do the Spring Cleaning Book Tag which we found on Zezee With Books, and was created by booktuber Jen @ Book Syrup, though the video has since been deleted! Harmony wants to rewrite the bee scene in Bridgerton Season Two (iykyk). Maggie is not an Ursula K. Le Guin fan. Hot takes abound. In this episode: Honey Girl by Mor…
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This week Maggie and Harmony read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We dive into colonialism, eugenics, and the craft of creating a character whose activism feels authentic to their historical time period. In this episode: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia What We're Reading: A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey…
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Women's History Month Book Tag
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This week Harmony and Maggie do the Women's History Month Book Tag created by Weird Zeal. We talk about some key historic figures in women's history and answer questions based on their legacies. We talk about education, capitalism, and so much more! In this episode: The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova Educated by Tara Westover Tea…
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Women, Race and Class: An Activist Perspective by Angela Davis
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This week Harmony and Maggie discuss Angela Davis's 1982 Keynote Address delivered at the Fourth National NWSA Convention. We dive into communism, changing rhetoric over the last forty years, and nuclear disarmament. Harmony and Maggie also talk about education - and why it's the most powerful tool when you take control of it. In This Episode: Wome…
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Booth Interview with Karen Joy Fowler
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This week Harmony and Maggie interview Karen Joy Fowler about her upcoming novel Booth. Booth is an intimate family saga following the lives that surrounded one of America's most infamous historical figures: John Wilkes Booth. In this episode: Booth by Karen Joy Fowler To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-w…
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Lucy Parsons "I Am An Anarchist"
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This week Harmony and Maggie discuss Lucy Parsons' speech "I am An Anarchist" which we found (and you can check out!) on blackpast.org. We break down stereotypes about anarchism and discuss our thoughts on violence, the justice system, and more. In This Episode: Lucy Parsons "I Am An Anarchist" Examining Extremism: U.S. Militant Anarchists Latina h…
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Never Have I Ever Book Tag
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This week Maggie and Harmony do the Never Have I Ever book tag which we found on Zezee With Books and which was created by Madame Writer/Anne With a Book (though it looks like the blogs have been deactivated!). Maggie scandalizes Harmony with the admission that she's burned a book before. Harmony has a lot of thoughts about skim reading. Maggie doe…
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This week Harmony and Maggie talk about Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers. Everyone is Going Through It. Harmony is comforted by the language and message of this book. Maggie gets distracted a little too often by lonely creatures. In this episode: Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers What We're Reading: You Are Here: A Field Guide for Navigating Polarized Speech,…
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The Romance Reader Book Tag
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This week Maggie and Harmony do the Romance Reader Book Tag, originally created by The Bookish Knitter and Romance Queen of Booktube, and which we accessed through the Books Real When Shared blog. We talk about our favorite heroes and heroines. Harmony goes on a tangent about 17-year-old Maggie. Maggie talks too much about Emily Henry. In this Epis…
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The Brown Sisters Trilogy
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This week Harmony and Maggie talk about The Brown Sister Trilogy by Talia Hibbert. We're diving into our favorite hero tropes, what our favorite book in the series is, and why this trilogy is so empowering. In This Episode Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert What…
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Learning from your media
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This week Harmony exploits this platform to talk about library school stuff. Maggie enables her and also shares beautiful insights about how she manages to keep a nutritious media diet without losing her mind. To follow our episode schedule, go here https://rebelgirlsbook.club/read-along-with-the-show/ Follow our social media pages on Instagram htt…
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This week Harmony and Maggie talk about One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. We cover our relationships with romance novels. We cover queer joy. We cover... sex on the subway in New York City? In This Episode One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston What I'm Reading Sweet and Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa Empire of Wild by …
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Harmony and Maggie break down our reading goals for the year. Why is it so hard to unhaul books? Why is holding a physical book so comforting? We cover these philosophical questions and more in this episode. Also, we briefly talk about dinosaurs. And who doesn't love dinosaurs? In This Episode: Against White Feminism by Rafia Zakaria The Rise and F…
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