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In this Time Top 100 Book of the Year, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Heartland “analyzes how Dolly Parton’s songs—and success—have embodied feminism for working-class women” (People). Growing up amid Kansas wheat fields and airplane factories...

Will She Do? is the story of a girl from a council estate in Tottenham, born in 1934 to an electric-meter reader and a seamstress, who was determined to be an actress. Candid and witty, this memoir takes her from her awkward performances in working-men's clubs at six years of age as dancing 'Baby Eileen', through the war years in London, to her breakthrough at 32 on Broadway with The Killing of Sister George, for which she received the first of five Tony Award nominations.

An episode by episode analysis of the iconic TV series Murder, She Wrote hosted by Bridget Kies, a queer fan and media scholar.

Three sisters and a beloved family friend discuss the crime-solving adventures of mystery novelist Jessica "J.B." Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) on "Murder, She Wrote."

Starring James Marsters, this classic comedy of manners from 1773 is still widely performed and studied. Love, lies, and dysfunctional families. Sound like your last family gathering? Try this one on for laughs. Two randy young gents, Charles and George, set out to woo the alluring and upper-crust Kate and Constance. But inexperienced Charles is shy and clumsy around upper-class ladies, so it’s the barmaid who catches his eye. But is she really who she seems?

The “gripping and meticulously researched” (The Times, London) true story of the determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China’s Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond. Spring 1933: The silent courtyards and palaces of Peking’s Forbidden...

As an industry insider and pioneering post-punk musician, Vivien Goldman’s perspective on music journalism is unusually well-rounded. In Revenge of the She-Punks, she probes four themes - identity, money, love, and protest - to explore what makes punk such a liberating art form for women. With her visceral style, Goldman blends interviews, history, and her personal experience as one of Britain’s first female music writers in a book that plays like a vivid documentary of a genre defined by dismantling boundaries.

Are you..? Get up to date with Taylor Swift, with Ready For It. During season 3 we are getting you ready for The Life of A Showgirl!Join us as we go side by side and don't forget to binge seasons 1 and 2, so you can get ahead of the game!Hosted by Georgie Tunny and Kirsten Ploog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of a woman who wielded imagination and hope in the face of intolerance and who transformed everything she touched into art. In this compelling biography, author Marilyn Chase brings Ruth Asawa's story to vivid life. She draws on Asawa's extensive archives and weaves together many voices to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist.

A backstage look at the making of Nora Ephron's revered trilogy--When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, and Sleepless in Seattle--which brought romantic comedies back to the fore, and an intimate portrait of the beloved writer/director who inspired a generation of Hollywood women, from Mindy...

"She sings jumping and dancing, her fists alternately clenching and breaking open to clap; the corners of her marvelous mouth turning down in the fierceness of joy breaking through anguish; her hair covering her eyes until swept back with a meaty hand. In great shouts that send her strings of beads flying and knot her face into grimaces, the energy explodes and explodes again, sending out waves of electrical excitement. Some say she can sing more than one note at a time; maybe, but does it matter? In her every note there are infinite meanings."

Attention Mercy Thompson books and Mercy-verse fans! Uncle Mike’s Book Club (Brittany, Eric, and Kelly) get together to talk all things Mercy Thompson, Alpha and Omega books, and slightly related tangents. Walkers, werewolves, vampires, fae, and mundanes are all welcome! All episodes are chock-full of spoilers from ALL the books unless specifically marked "spoiler-free", so if you aren’t caught up, beware!

With its shocking portrayal of incest, intrigue and murder, this powerful Jacobean revenge drama scandalised audiences when it was first performed in the 1620s and it is still controversial today. When siblings Giovanni and Annabella embark on a passionate affair, Annabella falls pregnant with her brother's child. Knowing she must marry to protect her honour, she chooses one of the many suitors clamouring for her hand - but when her secret is revealed, the lovers are caught up in a bloody chain of events that culminate in a poisoning, a blinding, a stabbing and a brutal massacre.

The show hosted by Outlander and Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle who dives into her contacts book to chat to some of the coolest people of our time about their biggest cultural loves, influences and the female heroes who have shaped their lives. The line-up is massive with award-winning musicians, actors from the biggest and best TV shows, authors and all round legends.Join our Patreon for exclusive content! www.patreon.com/c/ShesARecFollow us on social media (@shesarec everywhere) to keep up to date with the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viktor Devonne, the white-faced tornado of burlesque, and Petra Fried, idiot drag queen and sturdy lady, dive into each episode of the hit television series Murder, She Wrote. We follow retired school teacher turned mystery writer Jessica Flecther (Angela Lansbury) and explore the suspects, the oeuvre of guest stars, the red herrings, the evidence, the fashion, the backstories, and the enormous Fletcher family tree. This is TONIGHT on Murder, She Wrote!

Welcome to I’ll Read What She’s Reading hosted by Reggie, Mikayla, and Kennedy — the podcast where the group chat becomes a book club, and the TBR never stops growing. Each month, for our book club, you help us select a book where we discuss everything from our star eating, fan cast, loves, hates, & more. Plus, we’ve got interviews with bestselling authors and behind-the-scenes convos with some of your favorite BookTok creators! When we’re not discussing a specific book, we’re a little unhinged. Episodes based around Smash or Pass on our favorite book boyfriends, bookish bang, ...

She is an audiobook of qualities illustrating the greatness of women. From "every woman" to exemplars such as Madame Secretarys Hillary Clinton and Madeline Albright to visionary artist Shiloh McCloud and poet Maya Stein, these many women represent the very best in the human spirit. Author/artists Mary Anne Radmacher and Liz Kalloch have gathered these fierce and feisty females along with their best advice for our life's journey on the topics of leadership, friendship, purpose, adventurousness, cooperation, collaboration, risk-taking, resourcefulness, happiness, compassion, and much more including what it is to inspire.

She is a thrilling tale of lost civilizations, immortality, and destiny. When young Leo Vincey inherits a cryptic family legacy, he and his guardian travel deep into Africa, where they uncover an ancient kingdom ruled by Ayesha, a powerful and immortal queen. Torn between love, fear, and the allure of eternal life, Leo must decide his fate. A mesmerizing adventure filled with suspense and wonder.

What does Emotional Wellness mean to you? She (who shall not be named) opens the discussion around emotional experiences, what feelings are, where healing steps in, and how we can take back the narrative around our feelings and step back into being icons of self-worth and confidence.

Rising comedy star Tiffany Haddish takes the stage in her hometown of Los Angeles to tackle subjects ranging from her early days in foster care and being bullied on the playground, to getting her revenge on ex-boyfriends and introducing Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to Groupon. With a bold and unique style of comedy and her refreshingly positive outlook on life, Haddish proves she ready for the spotlight!