Feminist Book Club: The Podcast Sapphic Romances + Separating Art from Artist
Pride Month is here and we've got our queerly beloveds on our minds. In this double header, you'll first hear Rah and Jordy discuss their favorite sapphic romances and why they love a good WLW love story. Then, Ashley and Mhairie tackle the question of whether we can ever separate a piece of art (such as a certain nostalgic magical series) from the artist when they actively harm the people we love.
Queerly Beloved - Sapphic Stories to Light Up Your Pride Month (1:47)
Happy Pride Month! We don’t need an excuse to read sapphic romances, but if you're looking for one, this is the perfect month to dive in! Tune into this segment where Rah and Jordy discuss a few of their favorite sapphic romances and books with sapphic romances in the background. Get ready to have your TBR list bursting with books that showcase some delightful WLW antics.
The FBC Community asks, Can we separate art from the artist? (20:46)
Ashley and Mhairie delve into a question from a Feminist Book Club community member posed in our online community : how do you deal with authors whose beliefs go against your own yet their books were some of the most meaningful to you? The conversation includes what cancel culture means, accountability culture, and if you can separate art from the artist.
Books/Resources Mentioned:
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake
The Fiance Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
No Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall - (listen to Nox’s Review here!)
Payback’s a Witch and In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma Alban
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Here we go again Alison Cochrun
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