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Beyond Self-Acceptance

The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

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BINGO: Violet (I mean, she’s on a bed of ACTUAL VIOLETS) Best for: Those open to reconsidering the ways they view themselves and others. In a nutshell: Author Sonya Renee Taylor offers up the idea that society’s ills are based on hatred of bodies that deviate from ‘the norm,’ and that by moving beyond self-acceptance to self-love, we will be able to create “a world that works for every body.” Worth quoting: “Our societies have defined what is considered a ‘normal’ body and have assigned […]

Taking Care of People

Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather by Shawna Potter

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BINGO How-To (in this case, how to build safer spaces) Best for: Anyone who runs a club, organization, group, or works at a bar, club, or venue. Basically people who are responsible for other people. In a nutshell: Author Potter offers suggestions for ways to keep event spaces safer for participants. Worth quoting: “When approached by someone who has experienced harassment, being their advocate is your number one priority.” Why I chose it: I recently stepped into a leadership role in an organization I’m in, […]

Yes, Me. And You, Fellow White People

Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad

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Best for: White people who haven’t been deeply in anti-racism work for years. In a nutshell: Author Layla F Saad offers a 28-day education and reflection on how to fight racism. Worth quoting: “This is not a personal growth book that is designed to make you feel good about yourself.” “It means that you do this work because you believe in something greater than your own self-gain.” Why I chose it: I’ve seen others reference it in a lot of places. Review: So, I’m not […]

Unexpected Wrap-Up to the Trilogy

Cage by Lilja Sigurðardóttir

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Best for: Those who like to follow through with a series. In a nutshell: With a time jump six years, we learn that some characters from the last two books have been punished, while others have become bolder. We also meet a couple new folks. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: I bought the trilogy all at once, and for the most part I’m happy I did. Review: This was one of those books where, with about 40 pages to go, I thought ‘wait, […]

Solid Second in the Series

Trap by Lilja Sigurðardóttir

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Best for: Those who enjoy crime novels of the Icelandic variety. Those who appreciate when the main character is both a) not a man and b) not straight. In a nutshell: Sonja thinks she’s out but gets pulled back into the drug running world of Iceland, post financial crash. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Icelandic crime. Love it. Review: As I hoped, in this book we do get a bit more flesh on the bones of the characters. The style remains true to […]



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