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2016: All Women, All the Time (An FAQ)

A Rioter plans to read only women authors in 2016—this is why.

What to Read After Seeing Suffragette

A book list to help you learn more about the movie Suffragette.

3 On A YA Theme: If You Love THE HANDMAID’S TALE

Young Adult books that make great readalikes to THE HANDMAID'S TALE

In Praise of the Literary Provocateur

On the value of writers who are willing to push the political and social envelope.

Black Love and Feminism in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

Praising the depiction of black love and feminism in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD.

Don’t Think You’re a Feminist? Read Gloria Steinem’s MY LIFE ON THE ROAD.

Half a review of Gloria Steinem's new book, "My Life on the Road"; half a reminder that Gloria Steinem is a goddess.

Gendered Genre Terminology: Books for Men

We women get all these fancy terms to describe books meant for us. But what about books for men?

No Context Given: How It Feels to Be a Girl

This week's edition of No Context Given: how it feels to be a girl from Superman.

Abortion in YA Lit: A Reading List

An exploration of abortion as it's presented in YA Lit. This book list features the variety of ways abortion impacts teenagers.

5 Books of Badass Ladies in History and Today

5 Books you could read right now to learn more about some real-life badass ladies in history and today.