Brooke Warner is a Senior Editor at Seal Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Seal Press was founded in 1976 to provide a forum for women writers and feminist issues. Since then Seal has published groundbreaking books that represent the diverse voices and interests of women—their lives, literature, and concerns. Fueled by the radical thinking and daring work of our authors, Seal's list includes books on women's health, parenting, outdoor adventure and travel, popular culture, gender and women's studies, and current affairs.

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FBOMB, by Julie Zeilinger, director of thefbomb.org, using humor and pop culture to frame what matters to the newest wave of young feminists.
ALL I WANT IS A TREAT, by Carol Quinn,
One woman’s unexpected journey into the world of dog agility, a competitive obstacle course sport for dogs and their owners, through which she learns and imparts the powerful lessons this sport has to offer.
31 DATES IN 31 DAYS, by Tamara Duricka
On the heels of an intense breakup, Duricka reconceptualizes how she does dating, redefining her dating rules and putting aside the way things “should” be done to take a chance on love.
1,000 MITZVAHS: Honoring My Father’s Memory through One Thousand Small Acts of Kindness, by Linda Cohen
Linda Cohen sets out to do 1,000 mitzvahs in the months after her father died to process her grief and loss, but she ultimately finds that the depth of meaning and joy this project brings is far greater than she could have expected.
GONE HOME, by Jennifer Lauck
Sequel to Jennifer Lauck’s bestselling Blackbird, this memoir is the story of Jennifer’s search for her biological/birth mother and ultimately her own identity and understanding of motherhood.
SEEING EZRA, by Kerry Cohen
A moving account of one woman’s evolving understanding of the importance of protecting her autistic son from the societal pressure to compartmentalize and pathologize who he is.
F'EM! Essays in Second, Third, and No Wave Feminism, by Jennifer Baumgardner
WHAT YOU REALLY REALLY WANT: The Smart Girl's Shame-Free Guide to Sex, Safety and Sanity in a World Gone Mad, by Jaclyn Friedman
FEMINISM 4 MEN by Michael Kimmel and Michael Kaufman
HEALING INTIMATE PAIN by Deborah Coady, MD, and Nancy Fish, LCSW, MSW
HOW TO DIE IN PARIS by Naturi Thomas
•A fearless and comic memoir about losing one's mind in Paris.
OUTDATED by Samhita Mukhopadhyay
•A paradigm-smashing book that takes a critical look at the way our culture currently thinks about dating, marriage, and relationships.
REALITY BITES BACK: The Troubling Truth About Guilty Pleasure TV, by Jennifer L. Pozner
•An expose of the ways that reality television denigrates women.
BIG SEX LITTLE DEATH by Susie Bright
•A first memoir from America's favorite feminist sex expert.
BRIDESMAID ON A BUDGET: How to Be a Brilliant Bridesmaid without Breaking the Bank, by Sharon Naylor
•A money-saving guide for bridesmaids.
HE SAID WHAT? edited by Victoria Zackheim
•Writers on moments in their lives when everything changed.
THE LATINA'S BIBLE: The Nueva Latina's Guide to Love, Spirituality, Family, and La Vida, by Sandra Guzman
NICE GIRLS, NAUGHTY SEX edited by Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade
•A literary erotic collection by the founders of OystersandChocolate.com.
NAKED AT OUR AGE by Joan Price
•A prescriptive book for seniors about the realities of senior sex and sexual health---the good and the bad.
LET'S GET THIS STRAIGHT: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents, by Tina Fakhrid-Deen with COLAGE
•For kids of gay, lesbian, trans, and queer parents----full of invaluable questions and answers and resources for families.
NO EXCUSES: 9 Ways to Change How Women Think about Power and Leadership, by Gloria Feldt
•A call to action for women to seize this historical moment and step into the positions of leadership that are theirs for the taking.
STRANGE TRADE: The Story of Two Women Who Risked Everything in the International Drug Trade, by Asale Angel-Ajani
•A chronicle of the lives of two African women---one a drug mule, the other the head of major drug cartel---as they traverse three continents and survive wars, poverty, and shattered families.
MAMALITA: An Adoption Memoir, by Jessica O'Dwyer
•An ordinary American woman's quest to adopt a baby girl against almost insurmountable odds in Guatemala.
BEAUTIFUL YOU: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance, by Rosie Molinary
•A book that celebrates women's beauty---inner and outer---with 365 daily affirmations and ideas to honor ourselves.
WANDERLUST: A Love Affair on Five Continents, by Elisabeth Eaves
•One woman's story of leaving everything behind to wander the globe for 15 years in pursuit of her romance with adventure.
GENDER OUTLAWS: The Next Generation, edited by Kate Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman
•The next generation of gender outlaws collected here by two respected and vocal writers and activists.
SECOND WIND: One Woman's Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents, by Cami Ostman
•Back-of-the-Packer Ostman sets out to conquer seven marathons on seven continents, confronting her demons and celebrating her incredible milestones along the way.
SHE BETS HER LIFE: Women and Compulsive Gambling, by Mary Soujourner
•A powerful account of the author's struggles with gambling, along with stories of other women and the road rock bottom and recovery.
BOOK BY BOOK: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs, by Cindy Hudson
•Everything you need to know to start and maintain a book club of your own.
GRINGA: A Contradictory Girlhood, by Melissa Hart
•A beautifully crafted coming of age story about a girl whose world splits into two when her mother leaves her father for a lesbian relationship and the court grants him full custody of her and her siblings.
LAID: Young People's Experiences with Sex in an Easy-Access Culture, edited by Shannon T. Boodram
•An honest compilation of stories written by young people about their sexual experiences, both positive and negative.
ADDICTED LIKE ME: A Mother-Daughter Story of Substance Abuse and Recovery, by Karen Franklin and Lauren King
•A mother and daughter write about their own personal struggles with substance abuse and their road to recovery, offering advice for families struggling with addiction.
CLICK: Young Women on the Moments That Made Them Feminists, edited by Courtney Martin and J. Courtney Sullivan
•A compilation of essays about that click moment.
LABOR OF LOVE: The Story of One Man’s Extraordinary Pregnancy, by Thomas Beatie
•The story of transgender man Thomas Beatie's quest to have a child.
GIRLDRIVE, Criss-crossing America, Redefining Feminism, by Nona Willis Aronowitz & Emma Bee Bernstein
•Based on the authors' adventure, detailed on GIRLDRIVE, Emma and Nona paint a picture of the state of feminism across America.
THE PURITY MYTH: How America’s Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women, by Jessica Valenti, founder of the popular blog Feministing
•An eye-opening account of America's obsession with purity and why it disproportionately and negatively impacts girls and women.
LIVING CANVAS: Your Total Guide to Tattoos, Piercings, and Body Modification, by Karen L. Hudson
•Everything you need to know to have a safe and positive tattoo, piercing, or body modification experience.
THE NONCYCLIST'S GUIDE TO THE CENTURY AND OTHER ROAD RACES, by Dawn Dais
•In the spirit of Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women, a funny guide for women looking to get their cyclin' on.
NAVIGATING THE LAND OF IF: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options, by Melissa Ford
•From the creator of the Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters blog, this book provides advice and emotional support to men and women struggling with infertility.
WHEN THE PIANO STOPS: A Memoir of Healing from Sexual Abuse, by Catherine McCall
•Recalls the author's repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse at the hand of her father, while modeling the difficult and rewarding work of healing and forgiving.
DIRT: Writers on the Quirks, Habits, and Passions of Keeping House, edited by Mindy Lewis
•Writers reflect on how we make sense of our lives, sort out our messes, and restore order to our psyches through cleaning and keeping house.
TRAVEL THERAPY: Where Do You Need to Go? by Karen Schaler
•Matches travel destinations to what women are going through in life, providing the perfect travel solution for life's trials and celebrations.
PURGE: Rehab Diaries, by Nicole Johns
•A vivid literary memoir about the author's institutionalization for an eating disorder and the steps she took toward recovery.
TWO IS ENOUGH: A Couple's Guide to Living Childless by Choice, by Laura Scott
•A in-depth examination, including interviews with over 100 women (and some men), about why more and more couples are opting to remain childfree.

THE LIST: 100 Ways to Shake Up Your Life, by Gail Belsky
SWEET CHARLOTTE'S SEVENTH MISTAKE, by Cori Crooks
MY SO-CALLED FREELANCE LIFE: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire, by Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide.
HOW TO COOK A DRAGON: Eating, Loving, and Living in China, by Linda Furiya, author of Bento Box in the Heartland
TANGO: An Argentine Love Story, by Camille Cusumano
YES MEANS YES: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World without Rape, edited by Jaclyn Friedman and Jessica Valenti
OPEN: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage, by Jenny Block
IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE: The Feminist Survival Guide to Politically Inhospitable Environments, by Amanda Marcotte of Pandagon.net
HE'S A STUD, SHE'S A SLUT: And 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know, by Jessica Valenti
FUCKING DAPHNE: Mostly True Stories and Fictions, edited by Daphne Gottlieb
SEX AND BACON: Why I Love Things That Are Very Very Bad For Me, by Sarah Katherine Lewis
ROCKABYE: From Wild to Child, by Rebecca Woolf
SEXIER SEX: Lessons from the Brave New Sexual Frontier, by Regina Lynn
HALF-ASSED: A Weight Loss Memoir, by Jennette Fulda
OWN IT! The Ups and Downs of Homebuying for Women Who Go It Alone, by Jennifer Musselman
SHOUT OUT: Women of Color Respond to Violence, edited by Maria Ochoa and Barbara K. Ige
THE BOSS OF YOU: Everything a Woman Needs to Know to Start, Run, and Maintain Her Own Business, by Emira Mears and Lauren Bacon
FULL FRONTAL FEMINISM: A Young Women’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters, by Jessica Valenti
bOObs, A Guide to Your Girls, by Elisabeth Squires
GETTING OFF: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation, by Jamye Waxman
LOADED: Women and Addiction, by Jill Talbot
DESIRE: Women Write About Wanting, edited by Lisa Solod
THE MONEY THERAPIST: A Woman's Guide to Managing Money and Creating a Healthy Financial Life, by Marcia Brixey
HIJAS AMERICANAS: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina, by Rosie Molinary
OFFBEAT BRIDE: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Nontraditional Brides, by Ariel Meadow Stallings
THE ANTI 9-TO-5 GUIDE: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube, by Michelle Goodman
WHIPPING GIRL: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity, by Julia Serano
BENTO BOX IN THE HEARTLAND: My Japanese Girlhood in Whitebread America, by Linda Furiya
SHE'S NOT THE MAN I MARRIED: My Life with a Transgender Husband, by Helen Boyd
NAKED ON THE INTERNET: Hookups, Downloads, and Cashing in on Internet Sexploration, by Audacia Ray
KILL THE PRINCESS: Why Women Still Aren’t Free from the Quest for a Fairytale Life, by Stephanie Vermeulen
THE NONRUNNER'S MARATHON GUIDE FOR WOMEN: Get Off Your Butt & On With Your Training, by Dawn Dais
ABORTION UNDER ATTACK: Women on the Challenges Facing Choice, edited by Krista Jacob
RECLAIMING OUR DAUGHTERS: What Parenting a Pre-Teen Taught Me About Real Girls, by Karen Stabiner
GO YOUR OWN WAY: edited by Faith Conlon, Ingrid Emerick, and Christina Henry de Tessan
CHICK FLICK ROAD KILL: A Behind the Scenes Odyssey into Movie-Made America, by Alicia Rebensdorf
WOMEN IN THE LINE OF FIRE: What You Should Know About Women in the Military, by Erin Solaro
WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER WAVE: Dispatches from the Next Generation of Feminists, edited by Melody Berger
NOBODY PASSES: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity, edited by Mattilda, a.k.a. Matt Bernstein Sycamore
STALKING THE WILD DIK-DIK: One Woman's Solo Misadventures Across Africa, by Marie Javins
DELIVER THIS! Make the Childbirth Choice That's Right for You—No Matter What Everyone Else Thinks, by Marisa Cohen
THE TESTOSTERONE FILES: My Hormonal and Social Transformation from Female to Male, by Max Wolf Valerio
PISSED OFF: On Women and Anger, by Spike Gillespie
TALES FROM THE EXPAT HAREM: Foreign Women in Modern Turkey, edited by Anastasia M. Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gokmen
WOMEN IN OVERDRIVE: Finding Balance and Overcoming Burnout at Any Age, by Nora Isaacs
INDECENT: How I Make It and Fake It as a Girl for Hire, by Sarah Katherine Lewis
BETTER THAN I EVER EXPECTED: Straight Talk about Sex after Sixty, by Joan Price
ES CUBA: Life and Love on an Illegal Island, by Lea Aschkenas
RESCUE ME, HE'S WEARING A MOOSE HAT: And 40 Other Dates After 50, by Sherry Halperin