Category: Women
Arundhati Roy released her debut novel, The God of Small Things, in 1997. The story, about twins in the southern state of Kerala, India resulted in a Booker Prize win …
Have you heard of the TV Land show Younger? The show has just headed into its third season, so if you haven’t heard of it, I’m not sure where …
I am usually drawn straight to the YA genre, or perhaps a Thriller, when I enter a bookstore. However, yesterday afternoon, in the quiet calm of Waterstones, I found …
It’s thrilling to hear that South Korea is becoming a more prominent player on the global literary scene. As a fan of Japanese literature, this expanded acceptance of an …
It’s easy to dismiss romance novels as frivolous and stereotype the readers as lonely old cat women. The data paints a slightly different picture, however, on both the genre …
Do you have irregular periods, extreme cramping, excess facial hair, or trouble losing weight? If so, you may have a relatively common endocrine disorder known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, …
We have all heard of, and absolutely love, Batman. Whether you’re a fan of the Detective Comics or one of the several successful films or television series, Batman is one of …
Caitlin Stiles
October 2, 2016
Book Lists, Feminism, Human Interest, Language, LGBT, Poetry, Relationships, Romance, Women, Young Adult
Spoken word poetry (also known as slam poetry) has been an integral part of American culture, especially since the Civil Rights movement and the Beat Generation in the 1960’s. …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the disease. A breast cancer diagnosis is a scary time for the patient and their …
Christianna Marks
September 20, 2016
Author Spotlight, Crime, Feminism, Human Interest, Mystery, New Releases, Relationships, Reviews, Suspense/Thriller, Women, Young Adult
Every once in awhile you come across a book that you know is important, The Female of the Species is one of those. The story goes that this is …
Eleanor Roosevelt is well known for her efforts towards women’s rights and suffrage as well as being the longest term First Lady of the United States. She made a …
Nicole Nolan
September 8, 2016
Book Lists, Feminism, Human Interest, Mental Health, More, Reading, Relationships, Self-Help, TBR, Women
It’s a strange decade, one’s 30’s. To start with, there’s the looming of that first year when you step from one camp into another: from the relatively carefree, “I …
Ever heard of Mary Ann Evans and Aurore Dupin? If your answer is no, you aren’t alone. Yet they were two of the most important writers of the 19th century. Though …
Women have been writing and been written about complexly since the dawn of time. The books of the Bible, Esther and Ruth, and the Greek writer Sappho being a few examples. …
Everyone needs a good piece of advice every once in a while, and what better place to look for it than in a book? Here are 12 of the …
Cassie Sheets
August 26, 2016
Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Human Interest, John Green, More, Neil Gaiman, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Social Media, Women, Young Adult
Tumblr can be a great way to keep up with your favorite authors. These eight authors use the site as a place to talk to fans, share their favorite …
Hausa novels are literature written by Hausa people in the northern region of Nigeria. Hausa novels with romantic themes have created a literary revolution in the region. The flame …
Askari, the first in a series of YA cross-over fantasy novels by debut author Kristen Ciccarelli, has been acquired by Gollancz in a “fierce” and “hotly-fought auction”, The Bookseller reports. …
It’s safe to say that Sylvia Plath was one of the first women writers to really make a name for herself in the literary world. Though her life was …
When you picture a chick lit book cover, what do you see? A pair of heels or a frilly dress might make an appearance. Maybe there’s a woman with …