I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links Remember the Illustrated Feminist journal and postcards I featured on the blog a few weeks ago? Well, Abrams & Chronicle have given me four copies of the book to give away for International… Continue reading International Women’s Day book giveaway
Tag: feminism
A few of my favourite things #107
I didn't publish one of these posts last week so prepare yourself for a fortnight's worth of papery goodies, as well as a bit of a life update. Books That Matter My dad let me have my birthday present early - the November Books That Matter box. It's the 'write yourself feminist' box and includes… Continue reading A few of my favourite things #107
Empowering books for younger readers from Abrams Kids
I was sent these books for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links In case you hadn't noticed, I've become rather fond of feminist non-fiction over the last year or so, and I'm glad to see so many publishers targeting this genre at younger readers too (see my previous… Continue reading Empowering books for younger readers from Abrams Kids
Book review: How to Cure a Ghost by Fariha Róisín
I was sent copies of these titles for review purposes. All thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links Over the summer, I saw a few Bookstagram accounts raving about early review copies of Fariha Róisín's How to Cure a Ghost. I didn't pay too much attention to it, other than to briefly swoon… Continue reading Book review: How to Cure a Ghost by Fariha Róisín
What I’ve been reading lately #16
This post features affiliate links and a book which was sent for review purposes. All thoughts are my own. I try not to read two books from the same genre back to back, so my Goodreads list is pretty varied. My latest run of books includes chick lit, non-fiction and poetry - a very mixed… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #16
Book review: Roar by Cecelia Ahern
This post features affiliate links Cecelia Ahern is one of my favourite writers. P.S. I Love You was the first book to make me cry and I've read almost everything she's written since (that damn TBR keeps growing!). I'm not too great at suspending my disbelief when it comes to novels, so I prefer the… Continue reading Book review: Roar by Cecelia Ahern
What I’ve been reading lately #10
When I reactivated my library card earlier this year I immediately reserved all of the feminist non-fiction books I'd wanted to read recently. After renewing them multiple times I finally made time to read them this month. Plus the book which currently holds the title of 'favourite book of the year'. I didn't know anything… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #10
Book review: What Would Boudicca Do?
I don't know if you've noticed but I can't get enough of these books about awesome women often forgotten by the history books. From Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls to A Glorious Freedom, and everything in between, there's something for feminists of all ages. My latest favourite is What Would Boudicca Do?: Everyday Problems… Continue reading Book review: What Would Boudicca Do?
Book review: Bosom Buddies by Violet Zhang and Sally Nixon
If there's one thing that's got me through the last few years of working mum life, it's the power of female friendships - and I flippin' love seeing them celebrated. In a time where women are often portrayed as bitchy and jealous, it's great to see a supportive sisterhood, especially in a pretty yet powerful… Continue reading Book review: Bosom Buddies by Violet Zhang and Sally Nixon
Book review: Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted
Is it just me or are books especially awesome these days? There are so many fantastic books for all ages about truly inspiring women. Young girls are growing up with positive female role models - and it's about time. The latest book to add to your collection is Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted. Written by… Continue reading Book review: Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted