Buy Adulting 101 now! Hello everyone out there in this wild and ever-changing world! I hope you are all holding tight to your hearts and staying sane and warm (in the Southern Hemisphere) and cool (up North). Adulting update: I'm a mom now, send treats! How life has changed in the last few months! I… Continue reading Book Festivals Galore – HOORAY!
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Big news!
This past weekend I was thrilled to find out that I'd been longlisted for the CNA Sunday Times fiction prize alongside a stellar list of writers. I mean, look at these covers. Image from Sunday Times Books Live I am really honoured to be long listed, and thought you should go out and get a… Continue reading Big news!
Book recommendations from eleven feminists
While 2020 has (obviously) not been the year that many hoped it would be (understatement of the year, perhaps?) it has propelled people to reflect on the way they're living, the world they want, and the things they want to do. For me, one of the things that 2020 allowed me to do was take… Continue reading Book recommendations from eleven feminists
2019 in 50 Books
A short review of the 50 books I read in 2019. Hope you enjoy!
Feminism Is at the Open Book Festival 2018
This year's Open Book Festival in Cape Town has, as usual, an amazing line up of writers and public intellectuals coming together to talk about literature, politics, and many other things. The festival takes place from 5 - 9 September in Cape Town. This year the Open Book Festival team has given amazing support to… Continue reading Feminism Is at the Open Book Festival 2018
Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend
I'm really excited to be heading to Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend. I've been to the festival a few times, but this will be the first time I'll be on a panel - and what an exciting group of women I'll be on it with. Come through Friday 18 May 10am Travellers Lodge Feminism in… Continue reading Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend
Jen Thorpe 