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Josh’s Five Recommends

Feminism Or Death: How the Women’s Movement Can Save the Planet by Françoise d’Eaubonne Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace by Vandana Shiva Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice Women Rose Rooted: The Journey to Authenticity and Belonging by Sharon Blackie Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, […]

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Leah’s Five Recommends

The Memoirs of Alice Guy Blaché by Alice Guy, Roberta and Simone Blaché Shout, Sister Shout! The Untold Story of Rock-an-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe by Gayle Wald Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams by Dr. Tererai Trent Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good by Tina Turner Wishful […]

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Callie’s Five Recommends

The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir Woman in the Nineteenth Century by Margaret Fuller Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda C. Gafney The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf What 5 Women’s History […]

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Katie’s Five Recommends

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson Dear Life by Alice Munro The Round House by Louise Erdrich Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach What 5 Women’s History Books Do You Recommend? Let us know […]

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Coretta Scott King

Did you know the reason the U.S. has a federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr is because of the work of Coretta Scott King? Learn about this active participant of peace who was active in the Civil Right Movement before meeting MLK. Show Notes Videos About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could […]

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Jane Austen

“A drinking club with a book problem,” Mary Miller gives us the wonderful scoop on Jane Austen. I mean she would know she’s been the Indiana Regional Coordinator for the Jane Austen Society of North America. This episode is full of Jane fun for that ranges from the scholar to the recreational user (AKA “Bonnets”). […]

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Mel Giedroyc

We wrap up funny gals month with one of the most positive and delightful people on the planet, Mel Giedroyc! Leah talks about this Great British Bake Off host is as sweet as a platter of Victoria sandwiches. Get ready for some puns and British references. Also, we talk about the funniest things we’ve seen […]

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Mary Ainsworth

Katie talks about a gal who went to college at age 16 and became a renowned child psychologist. Learn about the bonds between infants and care-givers because of the work of Mary Ainsworth. The gal pals also talk about donating their body to science or becoming a diamond, a coral reef, a tree or a […]

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Alice Ball

Just days before moving into the library, the gal-pals gather together to record this month’s episodes – that’s right we record them all at once! The gals reflect on their favorite episodes recorded in Leah’s front room before Bonnie tells us her 1 cool science thing is Alice Ball and her cure for leprosy. YouTube […]

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Opening Night of the Gal’s Guide Library

Join us for a historic evening as we host the opening night of the Gal’s Guide Library, the first women’s history library in America where you can browse the books the stacks and check out a book. Browse our collection of over 1,600 women’s history books. Sign up for a library account and be the […]