In our new series, Sally proposes a bookish Double Date by sharing two of her favorite books on a particular topic, starting with America’s founders. Taking a deep dive into the early years of U.S. history may not seem super sexy, but these books are engaging and offer insights your teachers might have missed in history class.   Then, Niba takes a moment to sit down with Dr. Poetry. In the segment, Dr. Poetry performs spoken word and does a tribute to ancestors, both Black and her own ancestors. After the tribute, Niba asks Dr. Poetry about her creative process and what oral traditions mean to her.    Books mentioned by Sally:  You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts   Support our hosts & guests:   Follow Sally: Instagram // The StoryGraph   Follow Dr. Poetry: Instagram // Twitter Follow Niba: Instagram // Twitter // TikTok // YouTube // Website  Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   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 @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

As Renee enters her late 30s, she craves books with older main characters. In this short segment, she shares four books that center the lives and stories of older women.    After a short message from our sponsor, Ashley speaks with Nic Stone about her novel, Chaos Theory. The conversation includes how class and power play a role in mental health, necessary conversations, and collaboration. They also discuss Nic’s work on “Shuri: A Black Panther Novel” and how she honors Spelman College through her work.    Chaos Theory content warnings: addiction, drinking, suicide, abortion, cognitive disorders   Books & Resources Mentioned:    Renee’s Recommendations: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn Pink Moon by Annabel Chase and Tana Gray Witches by Brenda Lozano   Get your copy of CHAOS THEORY by Nic Stone   Bookstores mentioned by Nic Stone Baldwin & Co.  Medu Books  Brave & Kind 44th & 3rd The Salt Eaters Bookshop Mahogany Books Loyalty Books Support our hosts & guests:   Follow Renee: Instagram // Twitter // The StoryGraph   Follow Nic Stone: Instagram //  Website Follow Ashley: Instagram // Twitter // Website Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.