Sachi is a finance professional with a passion for reading. Her Japanese background drives her to learn more about Asian experiences and stories about people of color. When Sachi isn’t in the office, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and (of course) reading. Sachi and her husband reside in Northeast Ohio with their Pembroke Welsh corgi, Yuki, who they love to pieces!
Read moreMeet the Team | Jaclyn Masters
Jaclyn is an Australian senior construction lawyer and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with double majors in History and English literature. Growing up across Newcastle, United Kingdom and then later in Melbourne, Australia gave her a love of diverse stories and a particular desire to see more international readers pick up books by Australian authors. Outside of practicing law and reading, Jaclyn enjoys time spent with her rescue cat, Larry, and finding a new wine to indulge with. She currently lives in Houston, Texas.
Read moreMeet the Team | Sumaiyya Naseem
Sumaiyya is a Bookstagrammer and freelance writer and editor who specializes in Middle Eastern and Muslim narratives. In 2018, she left her job at a Saudi magazine and moved to India to pursue a Masters in English Literature. She’s hopeful that her time in India will connect her to her Indian roots and freshen up this facet of her identity—a task she also hopes to take up with the help of literature. When not reading, Sumaiyya writes about her experiences as a female with a Saudi and Indian background and enjoys exploring the culinary and cultural experiences the city has to offer. She lives in Delhi with her precious cat, Gatsby.
Read moreInterview | Anne Twomey and Nicole Caputo, the Founders of She Designs Books
Today we have an interview with Anne Twomey and Nicole Caputo, the founders of She Designs Books, an organization that looks to promote, support and celebrate female designers in books. And happy birthday to She Designs Books, which turned 1 earlier this this month!
Read moreEp. 58 | Most Anticipated New Releases of 2019 Pt. 1
We're back, bookish friends! With our first regular episode, we chat about some of our most anticipated releases of 2019.
Read moreInterview | Rebecca Traister
We talk with Rebecca Traister about her latest book Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. Rebecca Traister’s book All the Single Ladies won the 2016 Reading Women Award for nonfiction.
Read moreEp. 57 | 2018 Reading Women Award Winners!
We are happy to announce the fiction and nonfiction winners of the 2018 Reading Women Award! You can find more info about the Reading Women Award here.
Read moreQ&A | Claire G. Coleman
We had the special opportunity to chat with Claire G. Coleman about her debut novel Terra Nullius, which was shortlisted for this year’s Reading Women Award for fiction. Coleman’s skillful use of science fiction elements enhances her story, causing readers to recognize the alien as something all too familiar. Terra Nullius possesses a universal impact and stands as one of the best novels addressing colonialism that we’ve ever read.
Read moreGuest Post | Women in Picture Books: Holiday Gift Guide for Little Readers
Not sure how it happened, but the holiday season is upon us, so we asked Natalie Nelson, illustrator of The King of the Birds to choose some of her favorite picture books by women. These books are perfect for the little readers on your list—but who are we kidding, we’d love to have these on our shelves as well.
Read moreEp. 56 | Reading Women Award 2018 | Nonfiction Shortlist
We are happy to announce our nonfiction shortlist for the 2018 Reading Women Award! The winners of both the fiction and nonfiction categories will be announced December 5th. You can find more info about the Reading Women Award here.
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