books & feminism
Over the last little while, I’ve seen a video shared around about mental health and illness, specifically depression and anxiety. The man in the video talks about the society and culture we live in. He…
Guys. It’s CMHA Mental Health Week (May 7-13)! This week let’s #GetLoud, end stigma, and have meaningful conversations about mental health. One way to do that is to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. My favourite method…
Well, it’s been a while since I have done a wrap up post. Since January to be exact. I thought it was about time to do another. I might even follow up with a book…
Finally Spring feels like it’s here (sort of). Where I live we’ve had a few nice days, and several rainy ones. April showers bring May flowers or something, right? Now that May is here, I’m…
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw Young Adult Paranormal Mystery Hardcover, 320 pages Published March 6th 2018 by Simon Pulse Please note: I received a copy of The Wicked Deep from the publisher for review consideration. I…
Ten ways to maintain your mental health in your 20s via The Everygirl. “Representation matters and recognition that it matters is giving us LIFE and making our book nerd hearts swell with pride.” 18 YA…
Asking For It by Louise O’Neill Young Adult Fiction Paperback, 346 pages Published September 3rd 2015 by Quercus UK Asking For It starts at the beginning of the summer in a small town in Ireland. Emma O’Donovan…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. To highlight the widespread nature of this issue and our need to talk about it, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite young adult books…
I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman Young Adult Contemporary Fiction Hardcover, 304 pages Published March 27th 2018 by Viking Books for Young Readers Note: I received a copy of I Have Lost My…
If this Feminism 101 were a class, you bet your ass there would be a reading list. Today I have assembled some of the best books I’ve read that would be useful and thought-provoking for…
April showers bring May flowers… and they also bring us cool new books!!! (Sorry, I’m lame). I hope you’re all having a lovely Easter weekend. If you’re anything like me, you’re looking forward to the…
A Millennial Booklist for Black Liberation, via Book Riot. “In four states, providers must falsely tell patients that abortion could impact future fertility; in five, providers must connect abortion with breast cancer in spite of…
A Princess in Theory (Reluctant Royals #1) by Alyssa Cole Contemporary Romance Mass Market Paperback, 360 pages Published February 27th 2018 by Avon If you read my reviews for The Wedding Date and Ugly Love, then…
Hey friends. Welcome back to Feminism 101! Last week we talked about what feminism really means–the bare bones. Today we’re going to talk about many of the phrases and terms associated with feminism that people…
6 Women Superheroes Who Should Come Out as Lesbian or Bisexual in Their Next Movie, via Autostraddle. “[T]here’s no victory when abortion restriction is on the line” Abortion Restriction Threatens Obamacare Funding, via Feministing. “We…
