Bad Feminist - Softcover

"A strikingly fresh cultural critic."--Ron Charles, Washington Post

"Arresting and sensitive. . . . An author who filters every observation through her deep sense of the world as fractured, beautiful, and complex."--Slate

"[A] touching and crucial essay collection. . . . If you're interested in critical thinking about culture, this book is a must."--Newsweek

"Roxane Gay is the brilliant girl-next-door: your best friend and your sharpest critic. . . . She is by turns provocative, chilling, hilarious; she is also required reading."--People

"Roxane Gay applies her discerning eye to everything from Paula Deen to The Bachelor."--Marie Claire

"Feisty, whip-smart essays on gender, sexuality, and race."--Entertainment Weekly

"One of our sharpest new culture critics plants her flag in topics ranging from trigger warnings to Orange is the New Black in this timely collection of essays."--O, the Oprah Magazine, 10 Titles to Pick Up Now

"A trenchant collection. . . . Whatever her topic, Gay's provocative essays stand out for their bravery, wit, and emotional honesty."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Toss Roxane Gay's collection of witty, thoughtful essays, Bad Feminist into your tote bag. With musings on everything from Sweet Valley High to the color pink, Gay explores the idea of being a feminist, even when you're full of contradictions."--Self, "Smart beach-read alert"

"Gay's essays are consistently smart and provocative. . . . Her essay collection will give you dinner-party conversation through September."--Jennifer Weiner's 10 best beach reads, USA Today