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In this blazing, razor-sharp takedown of popular culture in the twenty-first century, Girl on Girl turns 90s and 00s nostalgia on its head, and shows how the media of that era repackaged the feminist movement as a containable, commodifiable (and hugely successful) product: 'Girl Power'. From the Spice Girls to the Kardashians, to #GirlBoss and OnlyFans, Pulitzer Prize-finalist Sophie Gilbert illustrates how the cultural forces of the last few decades have systematically shaped - and warped - women's relationships with themselves and other women.

In the vein of Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist, but wholly its own, Girl is a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be Black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world. Black women have never been more visible or more publicly celebrated. But for every new milestone, every magazine cover, every box office record smashed, the reality of everyday life remains a complex, nuanced, contradiction-laden experience.

Edna O'Brien was born in 1930. Her brilliant debut novel, The Country Girls, was banned in her native Ireland upon its publication in 1960. Since then she has gone on to produce some of the finest writing of the 20th century. In Country Girl we hear of a life of high drama and contemplation, of encounters with Hollywood giants, pop stars, and literary titans. It is a life gorgeously, sometimes painfully remembered, in prose that sparkles with the effortless gifts of a master.

In this poignant collection, Alice Bolin examines iconic American works from the essays of Joan Didion and James Baldwin to Twin Peaks, Britney Spears, and Serial, illuminating the widespread obsession with women who are abused, killed, and disenfranchised, and whose bodies (dead and alive) are used as props to bolster men’s stories. Smart and accessible, thoughtful and heartfelt, Bolin investigates the implications of our cultural fixations, and her own role as a consumer and creator.

Books were always Sarah Clarkson's delight. Raised in the company of the lively Anne of Green Gables, the brave Pevensie children of Narnia, and the wise Austen heroines, she discovered reading early on as a daily gift, a way of encountering the world in all its wonder. But what she came to realize as an adult was just how powerfully books had shaped her as a woman to live a story within that world, to be a lifelong learner, to grasp hope in struggle, and to create and act with courage. She's convinced that books can do the same for you.

Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium Trilogy is an international phenomenon. These books express Larsson's lifelong war against injustice, his ethical beliefs, and his deep concern for women's rights. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy probes the compelling philosophical issues behind the entire trilogy. What philosophies do Lisbeth Salander and Kant have in common? To catch a criminal, can Lisbeth and Mikael be criminals themselves? Can revenge be ethical?

𝓙𝓞𝓘𝓝 𝓜𝓔 𝓐𝓢 𝓦𝓔 𝓑𝓔𝓒𝓞𝓜𝓔 𝓨𝓞𝓤𝓝𝓖 𝓦𝓞𝓜𝓔𝓝 𝓦𝓘𝓣𝓗 𝓐𝓓𝓗𝓓 𝓣𝓞𝓖𝓔𝓣𝓗𝓔𝓡! 𝓗𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓯𝓾𝓷 𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓶𝓮 𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓷 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓫𝓸𝓸𝓴𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂𝓼! 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝓼𝓾𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓷𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓷 𝓱𝓸𝔀 𝓽𝓸 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓵 𝓲𝓽...

Girls Talk Books celebrates the power of representation in publishing as we interview authors and industry trailblazers who are changing the game, sharing their wisdom, and inspiring the next generation of storytellers. If you are an inspiring author, a publishing professional, or just someone who loves the power of a great story, this is the podcast for you.

Welcome to The Gibson Girl Review, a unique podcast that celebrates the surprisingly relevant world of Gilded Age and Progressive Era literature. Combining our passions for history and old books, we explore life and love at the turn of the 20th century through its contemporary fiction—books that today are often valued only for their gorgeous covers. But what entertaining surprises and historical secrets lie within? Join us as we rescue these antique novels from the doom of mere décor and uncover all that they still have to teach us about the world and ourselves in it—both then and now.

In her 20s Rachel Kushner went to Mexico in pursuit of her first love - motorbikes - to compete in the notorious and deadly race, Cabo 1000. As fellow racers died on the roadside, bikes were stolen and friends abandoned one another in the heat of the chase, she crashed at 130mph and miraculously survived; soon after, she decided to leave her controlling boyfriend and manoeuvred her way into a freer new life.

Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl is more than a historical document—it is a timeless exploration of the human spirit, capturing resilience, hope, and the complexities of identity in the face of unimaginable adversity. This in-depth analysis examines Anne’s personal journey during her two years in hiding, revealing the universal struggles of adolescence, the moral implications of war, and the enduring power of her words. Through her vivid reflections, Anne grapples with themes of self-discovery, family dynamics, and the search for meaning in a world torn apart by hatred and intolerance.

It's the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80s in Maggie Thatcher's England, and Marlene has something to celebrate: she has just been made managing director of the Top Girls Employment Agency. But with no friends to speak of, and a past she'd just as soon forget, the guests at Marlene's party are a collection of famous women from history. Soon Marlene discovers that life above the glass ceiling is not all it's cracked up to be. This is a bold, searing comedy from an Olivier Award-winning playwright.

On her second birthday in 1967, Bernice McFadden died. She was in a car crash on the motorway turnoff to Detroit. For a few minutes, she was clinically dead. From the moment of her resuscitation, we follow a remarkable life, all the way up to the publication of her first novel, Sugar. Bernice’s family story begins in Sandersville, Georgia, with freedwoman Louisa Vicey Wilson in 1870. Her descendants survived Reconstruction, Jim Crow, joined the ‘great migration’, cried when Dr King was assassinated. Wisdom, secrets, and fierce love are passed down through generations of women.

How did George Eliot's love life affect her prose? Why did Kafka write at three in the morning? In what ways is Barack Obama like Eliza Doolittle? Can you be over-dressed for the Oscars? What is Italian Feminism? If Roland Barthes killed the Author, can Nabokov revive him? What does 'soulful' mean? Is Date Movie the worst film ever made? A collection of essays that brims over with personality and warmth, Changing My Mind is journalism at its most expansive.

A retelling of Homer’s Odyssey for children, this story follows Ulysses’ legendary adventures—from battling monsters to returning to Ithaca and reuniting with his family after decades apart.

Girls rise to bold challenges in these true and fictional stories of bravery, proving courage comes in all forms, regardless of gender or age. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

The Cave Girl is an action-packed tale of survival and self-discovery. Shipwrecked intellectual Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones must adapt to life on a jungle island filled with primitive tribes and deadly beasts. As he transforms from weakling to warrior, he fights for the love of the beautiful Nadara.

Driving a motor car into Shadow Valley, the Outdoor Girls explore an eerie mansion with a dark secret. This exciting road trip becomes a tale of courage, friendship, and discovery.

The final chapter for the Red Cross Girls brings reunions, renewed purpose, and brave farewells. As they rejoin the cause, their devotion to healing and service continues.

In this closing volume of the Ranch Girls series, romance takes center stage as the four girls return to Rainbow Ranch. Familiar faces and new adventures lead to heartfelt conclusions.