Reclaiming our narrative: The Philippine crisis and

The phrase “own voice” is used a lot on the bookish internet, but have you ever stopped to think about why it really matters? Today’s podcast shines a light on the importance of reading the stories told by people from these communities. From a courageous Filipino journalist in the midst of the Philippines’ political crisis to the first traditional romance novel by an Indigenous author featuring Indigenous characters, we shine a spotlight on why #OwnVoices is more than just a hashtag.

Renee’s Reading Corner: Some people need to be killed (0:21)

Renee shares one of her favorite nonfiction books of the year. Some people need to be killed By Patricia Evangelista. Even if you think the deadly politics of the Philippines have no impact on your daily life, tune in to find out why you should absolutely read this book. At the very least, it’s a long-form piece of journalism you don’t want to miss.

Bridget Jones in Indian Country (8:40)

We’ve had to wait until 2024 to see the first traditional romance novel by an Indigenous author featuring an Indigenous character, but the wait is worth it! Sally chats to Danica Nava, Ember’s truthabout stereotypes and discrimination against Indigenous people, her favorite romantic comedies, characters and tropes, and her book, which we happily call “Bridget Jones of Indian Country.”

Books and resources mentioned:

Some people need to be killed: Patricia Evangelista’s Memoir of Murder in Our Country

Women’s Nonfiction Prize shortlist – Podcast with Sally and Renee

The Truth Ember Tells by Danica Nava

Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding

Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey

Reserve Dog

Legally Blonde

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

I Know Your Number by Sophie Kinsella

Can You Keep a Secret? Sophie Kinsella

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Support the hosts and guests of this episode:

Follow Renee: Instagram // The StoryGraph

Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph

Follow Danica: Instagram // Threads

Today’s show is sponsored by Gretchen Sisson Abandonment: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood. Your support helps keep feminist media independent!

Get our weekly roundup of blog and podcast content delivered straight to your inbox every Friday here.

Check out our online community here!

This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral lands of the Dakota Nation.

Original music by @Agate Rose

To learn more about the Feminist Book Club, visit our website website, Subscribe to our emailschoose our Bookshop.org RecommendationsAnd follow us Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Pinterest.