E23: Strong Women Characters

This episode's topic: Strong women charactersDiane's pick kicked of a dynamite discussion of books featuring strong, memorable women characters.Conversation included discussion of the Bechdel test as applied to books, what makes a memorable woman character, unforgettable villainous women characters, and whether or not men can write strong, independent, and memorable women characters well.We visit with such memorable and lovable characters as Loretta Thurwar and Hurricane Staxxx, Frankie McGrath, Lauren Olamina, Lisey Landon, Avalon Dale and Primrose Meath, Elphaba and Glinda, Elizabeth Zott, and the inimitable, unforgettable Annie Wilkes.Check out some of the titles discussed in this episode:Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahThe Women by Kristin HannahThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerLisey's Story by Stephen KingEducated by Tara WestoverHarmless Women by Rebecca SharpeWicked by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFinding Chika by Mitch Albom (not available from Patchouli Joe's)The Dead Detective by J.R. Rain and Rod Kierkegaard Jr.After Oz by Gordon McAlpineGirl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Red Tent by Anita DiamantMisery by Stephen King