James in 2012 would be amazed to have to repeat this phrase, but as 2025 begins, I feel it must be said: Being a feminist is a good thing. Sorry to shock our readers with this revelation – most of whom I think agree, although Chronicle letters to the editor often disprove this – but you know! It’s true, okay. BookWoman keeps the title in good circulation through their book club, Feminists Do, where this month they’ll dig into the memoir genre. Author Glynnis MacNicol’s Paris-set memoir in question dismisses the complete new year reinvention to instead “experience the radical enjoyment that comes with being fully ourselves and focusing our energy towards pleasing ourselves, rather than others.” Go on: I dare you to have a lovely feminist time. – James Scott