I Call Myself a Feminist: The View From Twenty-Five Women Under Thirty, edited by Victoria Pepe, Rachel Holmes, Amy Annette, Alice Stride & Martha Mosse (review copy) - So why did we tit… Read More
I Call Myself a Feminist: The View From Twenty-Five Women Under Thirty, edited by Victoria Pepe, Rachel Holmes, Amy Annette, Alice Stride & Martha Mosse (review copy) - So why did we tit… Read More
And I Darken by Kiersten White sounds absolutely incredible; a gender-bending retelling of the story of Vlad the Impaler - Vlad Dracul, who inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula - that was s… Read More
I am a feminist, but I am fully aware of very privileged life I have. There is so much I don't know about the sexism and misogyny experienced by women and non-binary people who are also from… Read More
World’s greatest teachers. Seven masters. One path. That’s amazing. The seven greatest teachers in the world all supposedly teaching the same thing. All l… Read More
2018 is drawing to a close, and people are starting to share their lists of 2019 books they're looking forward to, and I'm joining in! Regular readers will know what a huge fan of retellings… Read More
Can you believe another year has gone by? I swear, it feels like it should only be March, not the end of the year! But no matter who quick it's flown by, it's here, and it's time look o… Read More
Prepared
– Fierce Fiction by Isabella Mori –
Outside, the hot August sun branded everything in its path, seeking out every cleft and angle. But not here. Room 263 of the Samarita… Read More
An article listing the “10 Things Every Intersectional Feminist Should Ask On A First Date” has gone viral after conservatives mocked the crap out of it.
First up, what’s… Read More
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold (Bought)Published: 2nd October 2018 | Publisher: Balzer + BrayElana K. Arnold's WebsiteThe rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: when the prince-who… Read More
Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and what inspired them to retell those s… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.In February, Imi of Imi Reviews Books and Ellie of Faerie on the Shelf are hosting F/F February - a month long reading challenge "to get as many people re… Read More
Monsters by Sharon DogarPublished: 7th February 2019 | Publisher: Andersen PressSharon Dogar on Twitter1814: Mary Godwin, the sixteen-year-old daughter of radical socialist and feminist writ… Read More
Sanchez, Baraka, You, and Me in the Agesof Donald Trump and John Wayneadapted from the Afterword and Acknowledgments in This Past Was Waiting for Me by Sarah TrembathSankofa Love Project, 20… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and w… Read More
Monopoly in its original form is a win-win game
The famous Monopoly board game, most people have played at least once. It’s a thrilling business game where all participants start in mo… Read More
The Burning by Laura BatesPublished: 21st February 2019 | Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books | Source: Publisher via NetGalleyEveryday Sexism | Everyday Se… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Last month, Kate of Reading Through Infinity predict… Read More
Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa BashardoustPublished: 31st December 2018 | Publisher: Flatiron Books | Source: BoughtMelissa Bashardoust's WebsiteSixteen-year-old Mina is motherless… Read More
An Interview with Angie Abdou
An interview with Canadian author, Angie Abdou, featuring writing from the heart, writing as an act of radical empathy, and writing without urgency.
ANGI… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and w… Read More
Keb’ Mo’, blues roots singer-songwriter, guitarist, is set to release his new album, Oklahoma, on June 14, via Concord Records. The record will feature guests Taj Mahal, Rosanne… Read More
We aren’t going to lie, it’s tough out there. Along with classic challenges of coupling, you’ve got people swiping right and left on you, a sexting “game” to ma… Read More
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. DaoPublished: 10th October 2017 | Publisher: Philomel Books | Source: BoughtJulie C. Dao's WebsiteAn East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Quee… Read More
Known as an Irish chieftain and legend of the sea, Grace O’Malley is remembered as one of the greatest and most important figures of her era. A ferocious pirate and sea conquerer who s… Read More
Nigerian Singer, Simi, Fights Dirty On Instagram
Nigerian singer, Simisola Ogunleye, popularly called Simi, has taken to her social media page (Instagram) to call for better protection… Read More
My Most Anticipated YA Retellings From July - Dec 2019This post contains affiliate links.Titles marked with an asterisk (*) were gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest revie… Read More
After Birth
– by Kaitlyn Neath –
Siblings
I wonder if your eyes are her eyes the colour of ash(es to ashes) and I hold you a little longer.
Digging
Stop dig… Read More
Bloggers Get Real: Louise of Foxes Fairy TalesThis post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Bloggers Get Real! Inspired by CW of The Quiet Pond's The Pond Gets Loud series, Bloggers Get Real… Read More
Subscription boxes for kids seem to be all the rage these days. Are they worth the cost? How do you choose between all the options? I set out on a mission to research and list the best subsc… Read More
It’s time for the annual series I run on There Is Always Hope called Interview October. I have spent time asking questions about health conditions that these amazing people are living… Read More
Divorce Is Best Thing That Ever Happened To Marriage Institution – Ozzy Etomi
Ozzy EtomiAccording to feminist and mum of one, Ozzy Etomi, divorce is the best thing to happen to marri… Read More
Confident women have always been easy targets for ridicule. Women are used to having their credentials questioned, their appearance judged, and men given credit for their accomplishments. Ev… Read More
Relationship: Sex Cannot Solve What Communication Is Meant To Solve – Twitter User
File photo of a black couple yelling at each otherSelf-acclaimed Africa’s Male Radical Feminis… Read More
Womens Rights in Islam. In the same perspective many a discussions keep taking place. Be it in college canteens or hard core seminars by intellectuals or islamic scholars. However, in… Read More
This past week when Trump met with Angela Merkel his behavior was … interesting. Even if you’re a fan of the president you have to admit it was just awkward all the way around… Read More
Whether you’re single or looking for an excuse for a night out with the girls, Galentine’s Day is about ladies celebrating ladies!
Galentine’s Day is held every year on Fe… Read More
Andersonville: the land of coffee shops, quirky bookstores, and feminist sex-toy shops. Perhaps you’ve been to Drag Brunch at Hamburger Marys or maybe you’ve delighted in the won… Read More
Surprise—class is still in session! Are you trying to keep your kids (and yourself) engaged while they finish up the school year at home? Check out these 10 Chicago stores to find the… Read More
On April 13th, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she expects the Illinois stay-at-home order to extend into May. We understand the need to stay home in hopes that we might be able to send… Read More
While everything is closed down, Chicago bookstores are bringing their inventories online. Browse for something new to read this week!
Photo Credit: Bookends & BeginningsBookends & B… Read More
Man narrates how he taught feminist wife bitter lessons by following her rules
Self acclaimed relationship expert and blogger, Joro Mofin has taken to his social media page to share a mail… Read More
Running out of things to do during your quarantine? If it feels like you have watched everything on Netflix, posted way too much about your new baking addiction, and deep cleaned your house… Read More
Shakuntala Devi streaming on Amazon Prime Video is a tale of the genius and absolute brilliant late mathematician, Shakuntala Devi. Anu Menon has captured the elements of Shakuntala Devi&rsq… Read More
Denise Kum, Makeup Designer, Hair Designer, and Prosthetics Designer for Disney’s Mulan spoke to The Natural Aristocrat about her diligent, academic-like exploration of historic Chines… Read More
Image by Omar Medina Films from PixabayIt may come as no surprise, but some men and women do not have a partner to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. Moreover, with COVID-19 still here… Read More
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale (née Yardley) (1903 – 1971) was an Irish scientist, specialising in Crystallography, a passionate prison reformer, and a Quaker pacifist.
Kathleen was bor… Read More
Egypt’s historical areas are spread all over the country, but Cairo has some of the most unique quarters of all. Recently, Egypt announced that it would begin a multi-million-pound pro… Read More
In the grand scheme of things, I’m a nobody.
This blog is enjoyed by a few people (mostly technologists, furries, and furry technologists), but it’s not really providing a ser… Read More
Photo by Brian McMahon on UnsplashA free chapter for your enjoyment from one of my books, The Moor, the Mason, and the Alien: A Call to Action.There it was. My first major good old… Read More
London – TimesNewswire – To ensure the interests of FM users, Feminist Metaverse launches an official notice of hacking FM today. To all FM users, Hereby, Feminist Metavers… Read More
Kansas native and Oregon cannabis industry veteran Nickia Delaware is the Chief Creative Officer of Tokeativity, the global feminist community for active cannabis culture. As part of the org… Read More
When you hear Old Hollywood your mind automatically goes to the glamour and the glitz of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although not many of us grew up in this era, it is a time in history… Read More
Connecting the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt, locals dubbed the Al-Minya Governorate the “Bride of Upper Egypt” because of its strategic location. Stretching for more than 135 km on… Read More
The Secretary of State for Social Economy and Associations, Marlène Schiappa, has caused a stir with a 12-page interview on women's rights in the latest edition of Playboy magazine. T… Read More
The article discusses how the upcoming Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, aims to deconstruct the feminist iconography of Barbie for a new generation. It mentions that this is not the f… Read More
Sophie Brussaux is a French artist, model, and former adult entertainer who came into the spotlight after revealing to the world as rapper Drake’s Baby Mama via a diss track from Pusha… Read More