Nostalgic Summers and Prophetic Dystopia

Our feminisms contain multitudes. First, Jordy shares some books and tv shows to ingest if you don't want to watch The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon but still want the sweet nostalgic summer vibes. Then, Kenesma chats with Idrys Creed about her forthcoming book 14 Flags, a dystopian novel inspired by current events in the spirit of Octavia Butler.     The Summer I Turned Pretty, minus the Bezos (0:22) Join Jordy for a jam-packed episode of book and TV show recommendations that give The Summer I Turned Pretty vibes without supporting Amazon. If you're craving summer swoons, emotional drama, and a sprinkle of teen angst (minus the Prime subscription), she's got you covered with stories full of romance, nostalgia, and self-discovery.    14 Flags with Idrys Creed  (7:06) In this episode, Kenesma sits down with writer Idrys Creed for an intimate conversation about her forthcoming novel, 14 Flags. Set in a near-future America marked by fear, surveillance, and silence, 14 Flags is a political thriller that doubles as a timely mirror to our world. Idrys shares her inspiration for the story, her thoughts on truth-telling in dangerous times, and why she believes resistance can be found in the smallest choices. It's a powerful preview of a book that's sure to challenge, provoke, and spark conversation.  If you'd like to be a beta reader for this book, email Idrys at [email protected] and let her know Feminist Book Club sent you!       Books Mentioned:  Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado  Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler  To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han  Every Summer After by Carley Fortune  Happy Place by Emily Henry  The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston  The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther  Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren  Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler    TV shows mentioned:  Heartstopper on Netflix  XO, Kitty on Netflix  Never Have I Ever on Netflix  The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max    Movie mentioned:   To All of the Boys I Loved Before on Netflix    Resources:   Happy Place Discussion  The Seven Year Slip Interview          Support and follow our hosts and guest! Follow Jordy: Instagram // TikTok Follow Idrys: Instagram // Substack  Follow Kenesma: Instagram      Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by Amarissa   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, BlueSky, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.