Sisters of the Revolution

By Ann VanderMeer (editor), Jeff VanderMeer (editor),

Book cover of Sisters of the Revolution: A Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology

Book description

Sisters of the Revolution gathers a highly curated selection of feminist speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, and more) chosen by one of the most respected editorial teams in speculative literature today, the award-winning Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. Including stories from the 1970s to the present day, the collection seeks…

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1 author picked Sisters of the Revolution as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The diversity in this feminist collection pushed me to open my mind. It didn’t allow me to accept there is only one way to be a feminist. Through the brave unconventionality of the stories, I saw how women see their connection to society, to the world, in different ways. I heard strong voices: creative, brilliant, and courageous ones. One of my favorite stories was L. Timmel Duchamp’s "The Forbidden Words of Margaret A". It kept me gripped and fascinated by what it didn’t say. 

From Angela's list on women of courage and strength.

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