There is so much to uncover and enjoy in the essays and perspectives presented in Radicals. Thought-provoking, dialogue-stirring work that is entertaining and also a wellspring for literature courses and conversation circles.

Not a whole lot to say about this one. It's an anthology of feminist women authors who were, well, radicals in their time. Definitely worth picking up when it comes out!

Extremely well-curated collection of short stories that showcases women's voices in fiction; important and empowering. I am looking forward to reading the second volume.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and The University of Iowa Press in exchange for an honest review.

“writing is a radical act because literacy has always been a privilege rather than an inalienable right for marginalised people.” -Roxanne Gay

This was a fantastic anthology showcasing so many women I’ve never even heard of before. Some whose writing had been lost to time until this anthology.

Unfortunately some of the topics written about so long ago are still present today, including voting rights, the right to autonomy over ones own body etc.

This was such a moving and still so relevant anthology and I’m so grateful that it exists.
I can’t wait for volume two, you can bet I’ll snap it up !

5 stars!

Well selected interesting pieces. I will be using this with my seniors next year, so I will be adopting it for one course. I thought the selections were chosen in such a way that they will pair well with other things and be easily fit with assignments.

Radicals is a collection of stories written by American women of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. I was unfamiliar with most of the work and women included in this anthology. It was a joy to get to know their writing.

Radicals is an excellent book, a great and beautiful book that collects the work of many women writers.
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I did not know the vast majority, I had no idea of ​​their existence, their work or the great achievements in their life, however it moves me. The point of view of these valuable artists who were ahead in time with their ideas and wishes.
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I discovered and fell in love with some of the works in this anthology and I am going to keep an eye on volume two. It is a great selection and a great compilation job, so very well curated that should be present in every home library.
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Thanks to #NetGalley and University of Iowa Press ti let me read #RadicalsVol1 in exchange for my honest opinion before goes on sale this june

This book is well written and has good character development I just couldn’t personally get into the story and found it a little bit of a struggle to keep reading. It’s a book of short stories and essays that was put together in a way that made it difficult for me to read. Either way it just left a little lacking for me personally. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.