$25.95
ISBN: 9780807054932
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Published: Beacon Press - March 9th, 2021
Women and Other Monsters is a pure, unadulterated, feminist read analyzing female monsters from Greek mythology and comparing them to women today. The goal in doing so is to help women reclaim what they've originally been told is "monstrous" (mostly by men). To see that anger, hunger, ambition, and sexual desires are not inherently bad, in fact they could be their greatest strengths. It is a powerful analysis, perfect for anyone looking for a new feminist read, or fans of mythology. ~ Reviewed by Cassidy Washburn
$26.95
ISBN: 9780807013793
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Published: Beacon Press - September 15th, 2020
Angela Chen does a wonderful job writing about the ace experience from so many different walks of life. Ace really shows the gray areas of the ace spectrum that even many ace people get confused about through their discovery journeys. This book really made me feel seen and validated as someone who is asexual and does not fit the norms of society. Anyone who is wanting more knowledge on all different parts of the ace spectrum should really pick up this book. ~ Reviewed by Jules Wagner
$27.99
ISBN: 9780062887184
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Published: Harper Wave - September 15th, 2020
My eyes are now open to the contained and false nature of mythologies and tales about women since the beginning of written language, and how they have warped society's view of women, thanks to Elizabeth Lesser's thorough, truth-revealing book Cassandra Speaks. Why is Eve the embodiment of sin for eating the apple? Why is Pandora to blame for having and opening the box? What if women had been the storytellers of the centuries, and how would that have shaped the worldview on women and their place in the world?
We are all Cassandra, and we have been weighed down by countless male-authored tales that depict women as deceitful, sinning devils meant to be controlled and silenced. Partly a humble memoir, partly a social commentary, Lesser puts new spins on these stories of the past and looks forward to a future where women and men can be the kind of heroes that need not violence and domination to “win,” but instead love, compassion and communication. A great companion read for fans of Glennon Doyle’s Untamed--I guarantee you feel as if you’re breathing new, lightened air after the last page. ~ Reviewed by Kirstin Swartz
$27.00
ISBN: 9781984826558
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Published: Crown - August 11th, 2020
A very difficult but absolutely necessary and powerful overview of the misogyny women are dealing with everyday. While admittedly a generalized and western hemisphere focused commentary, Manne does an excellent job of explaining some of the core issues the United States is suffering from as a society, specifically regarding misogynistic topics like Harvey Weinstein and the spark of the #MeToo movement, and the Brett Kavanugh hearings. There’s a lot of large pills to swallow in this book, and this is definitely a book to take your time reading because of this and the anger it will stir inside you, but I think it's important not only for women to read so they may awaken to the toxic masculinity all around them, but also men--specifically, men in politics--should read this so they can better understand how male entitlement is negatively affecting women and society, and to better govern and protect our rights. ~ Reviewed by Kirstin Swartz
$22.99
ISBN: 9781492666943
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Published: Sourcebooks - March 5th, 2019
This book is unique for a non-fiction book. It approaches the reader as an “create-your-own-adventure” book. It takes the reader on a gender journey through life and ha smany different scenarios and outcomes. This could be a great introductory book to younger people who are just beginning to learn about gender and how it coincides with society. Even for someone who isn’t transgender or questioning, I still feel it could be a very fun read. Not to mention educational as well! ~ Reviewed by Jules Wagner
$15.99
ISBN: 9781507210703
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Published: Adams Media - June 11th, 2019
This book explains the experiences of the transgender community, from the perspective of someone who is transgender. Everything about this book just made me feel so accepted and welcomed in the community, gave me a warm feeling when reading it during the cold February winter while recovering from wisdom teeth surgery. Gender: Your Guide is a great resource for anyone questioning, anyone in the community who feels alone, anyone who knows someone in the community and wishes to support them, and is also non-binary friendly! ~ Reviewed by Jules Wagner
