Feminist Books

What Mothers Shouldn’t Have To Warn Their Daughters About Womanhood

"Beware, you will encounter your sexuality far before you are old enough to understand it."
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What Happens When The 'Fat Girl' Develops An Eating Disorder

"If you develop an eating disorder when you are not thin to begin with you are a success story.”
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Mary Gaitskill's 'The Mare' Turns The White Savior Narrative On Its Head

A young Dominican girl and her well-meaning supervisor try, and often fail, to connect.
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Why Loving A Woman With Anxiety Is Like Loving A ‘Haunted House'

"To love me is to love a haunted house."
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What Happens When The President Interviews A Humble Author From Iowa

Barack Obama and Marilynne Robinson talked about fear in America today.
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Books Had A Great Emmys Night, Despite Andy Samberg's Best Efforts

Readers knew how good Olive Kitteridge was before Sunday night. Just sayin'.
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A Powerful Response To People Who Say 'Men Can't Get Raped'

"No I didn’t 'want it.' But it happened and I am here."
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The Slam Poem About Female Masturbation Men Need To Hear

"As if when I come for a lover it is only something they can make me do."
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A Love Letter To Elena Ferrante, Whoever She May Be

Anonymity is a powerful thing in the age of the personal brand.
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Hopping Through Time With Ursula K. Le Guin

The science fiction novelist shares her thoughts on Amazon, Worldcon and the limitations of dystopia.
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