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Second Screen Recs

Sometimes you want something playing while your hands are busy. Whether you’re painting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, or gaming — not every watch needs your full attention. Maybe it’s a rewatch, something you already love and know by heart, that keeps you company while you work or unwind. Some movies and TV shows make perfect background […]

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LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations

The intention of this list is for members of the Gal’s Guide LGBTQ+Ally group to share media materials that are helpful to LGBTQ+ persons, as well as media that is helpful to allies for empathy and knowledge building. Please Note: Like most of us, our group has a large to-be-read pile, that being said there […]

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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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Gals Guide Recommended Reads about Women in Movies

Whether you are interested in women in front of the camera or the women commanding the camera, we’ve got some books to recommend for you! Nonfiction Films/Documentaries If you have more recommendations put them in the comments!

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Gal’s Guide Recommended Reads About Women in Music

While there are several wonderful options for books, movies, and that shine a light on women in music we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Nonfiction Films/Documentaries Please give more recommendations in the comments below!

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Her Life, Her Words: Inspiring Female Autobiographies

Gal’s Guide specializes in stories of inspiring gals of history. Nothing is better than learning about a gal in her own words. Autobiography, memoir, or essay there is always a bit of insight to guide you in your own life. Memoirs of Alice Guy Blaché From Amazon: Provides an original, first-hand view of the potential […]