Feminism is about giving women choice this article is more than 3 years old. A lot of your favorite stars are bookworms, constantly sharing their favorite recent reads in interviews and on social media. Last time around, the british vogue cover star hid various titles in secret spots across london for commuters to discover. As we all know by now, emma watson is playing belle in the liveaction remake of beauty in the beast. Emma watson announces her feminist book clubs first. Jan 07, 2016 three reading recommendations for emma watsons new feminist book club.
Our shared shelf, a feminist book club housed on goodreads. Jul 18, 2018 here are all the books emma watson and her book club, our shared shelf have completed since its inception in january 2016. Here are some great books recommended by emma watson, from historical fiction to teen novels to feminist. Here are some great books recommended by emma watson, from historical fiction to teen novels to feminist nonfiction. Known for her portrayal of hermione in the harry potter series, emma watson is also a bookworm offscreen, and even launched her own book club in 2016.
Emma watson talks becoming belle and feminist books. Actress and activist emma watson has always had a soft spot for all things literary. Its part of a collaboration between emma watson s feminist book group, our shared shelf, and books on the underground, which leaves books all. I want to start a feminist book club but so far have only brainstormed feminist book club and emma watson book. Emma watson set up the our shared shelf book club to recommend feminist books for her fans. Mar, 2017 emma watson talks to mark heyes about her role in the beauty and the beast remake, and also her hobby of planting feminist literature on the tube. Emma watson s beauty and the beast is a good start we need more feminist fairytales read more watson has defended herself against accusations that she is a socalled white feminist. Harry potter star emma watson who is also a celebrated feminist and activist today started the feminist book club, our shared shelf. Emma watson book club bradford west gwillimbury public library. Emma watson is celebrating the release of little women by encouraging strangers to read the louisa may alcott classic. Emma watson launches feminist book club, see our reading. Our shared shelf is a feminist book more all are welcome.
The 10 best books from emma watsons book club real simple. We encourage lively debate, passionate discussion, intellectual curiosity, and respectful interactions from all of our group members. Books that emma watson has talked about andor promoted on her social media accounts. Emma watson says she has made her belle the kind of woman i would want to embody as a role model. So much so that, once again, shes actively hiding books for us to find in time for christmas.
She loves it so much she started a global, monthly goodreads book club of feminist texts. Here are all 19 titles from emma watsons feminist book club, our shared. Here are all the books emma watson and her book club have. The way she used her fame and influence for advocating issues of women worldwide is outstanding. When actress emma watson announced recently that she was launching a feminist book club called our shared shelf, many were skeptical. Emma watson has hidden 2,000 copies of little women. Emma watson is an english actress, model and activist. Emma watson announces shes starting a feminist book club.
Whatever your reason, we can all agree theres no better place to be than between the pages of a book. Emma watson apr 16, 2016 most importantly, the book spotlights how these women were able to stand up and transform their lives and, through their inspiring examples, we learn that the key to enabling change and economic growth is in unleashing womens potential. If you want to keep up with all the great books shes recommending, weve gathered a list of what emma watson reads. Here are all 19 titles from emma watson s feminist book club, our. This will prevent emma from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. Emma watson talks to mark heyes about her role in the beauty and the beast remake, and also her hobby of planting feminist literature on the tube. Therefore, by the transitive property emma watson must also be a trustworthy source for literary recommendations. Emma watsons boobs prove why we still need feminism.
Every book she has chosen since the beginning of the club in january 2016 incorporates elements of female power. Throughout her career, watson has been a champion for womens rights. Three reading recommendations for emma watson s new feminist book club. Rioters recommendations for emma watson s book club. If you are looking for feminist reading for this summer, emma watson has a few recommendations for you word of hermione when you have more than 47 million followers on instagram, there is no doubt that the word influencer it takes on a new dimension. At a very young age, emma watson became something of a feminist icon practically by default when she was cast as the brilliant, inspiring hermione granger in the harry potter films. From a collection of poems to celebrity biographies and timeless fiction, these feminist books. Jun 02, 2016 i dont know what emma watsons philosophy on feminism is to be honest, i dont really know what a philosophy is, but im 110% positive that the entire idea of feminism is not only obsolete, but has become detrimental to any society in which i. The actress and activist announced on twitter this week that she wants to kick off a.
May 23, 2017 the harry potter girl emma watson is really fond of reading books. She would select books twice a month and invited readers through social media to discuss books that have had a profound impact on society. In the midst of the seemingly unending chaos of our country right now, sometimes were all in need of a little escape. Take a page out of watsons book when looking for your next pageturner and. Yes, we mean books written by celebrities, but we also mean books recommended by celebrities.
Its a global club hosted on goodreads, which has seen hundreds of thousands of readers. Here are all 19 titles from emma watsons feminist book club. Comic book suggestions for emma watsons feminist book group hattie kennedy jan 12, 2016 this week emma watson announced that she is starting a feminist book club and crowd sourced suggestions for the name on twitter before settling on our shared shelf. In this honest memoir, bad feminist writer roxane gay tackles the complexity of. As we also know from our childhood lifelong obsession with disney princesses, belle is the ultimate bookworm. Emma watson made a comment in the group our shared shelf julyaugust book. Emma watson and author valerie hudson discuss sex and. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Full list of books we have read for oss including links. E mma watsons feminist book club now has a name and is open to anyone who wants to join. Incredibly witty, inspiring and extremely hilarious, bad feminist is a mustread for anyone looking to challenge the status quo in the 21st century. Why is emma watson dropping books on london subways. Currently, the club is reading my life on the road by gloria steinem, but she s also looking for suggestions for the next novel the club should read together.
And if you want to add a little sugar and spice to your read, look no further than these novels that are the definition of girl power. The revolutionary power of womens anger by rebecca traister. Books recommended by harry potter star emma watsonmust watch. When were looking for a fresh read or a new book club pick, we often turn to celebrity books. Emma watson has made her name as two very famous bookworms hermione granger, from the harry potter films, and beauty and the beasts belle.
Nov 03, 2016 its part of a collaboration between emma watson s feminist book group, our shared shelf, and books on the underground, which leaves books all over the london subway system for riders to enjoy. Emma watson is one of our most famous bookworms, so its no surprise that she gets asked about books in interviews all the time. What emma watson reads she reads celeb reads she reads. Emma watson launches feminist book club, see our reading recommendations. Feminist books feminist quotes reading quotes coffee quotes girl power feminism gifts for women badass mugs. However, one of the most formidable of celebrity book clubs belongs to harry potter star and united nations women goodwill ambassador emma watson. Rage becomes her by soraya chemaly can we all be feminist. Emma watsons feminist book club feminist books, book club.
Feb 21, 2017 over the years, she has recommended 76 books, including literary classics, feminist mustreads, and trendy titles. Earlier this year emma watson started a feminist book club called our shared shelf. See more ideas about feminist books, book recommendations and books. Emma watson as a feminist is a really successful one. Apr 09, 2020 her book picks focus on books and essays about equality and her group is a place for education and empowerment as much as an overall love of reading. English actress emma watson started a book club on goodreads that emphasizes feminism. We ask that group members refrain from hate speech, gratuitous rudeness, threats, selfpromotion, and spam. Like her beloved characters hermione granger and belle, emma watson loves to read. Emma watson has made her name as two very famous bookworms. I want to start a feminist book club but so far have only brainstormed feminist book club and emma watson book club. In which wallace shares her current feminist reading list. Born in paris and brought up in oxfordshire, watson attended the dragon school and trained as an actress at the oxford branch of stagecoach theatre arts. Emma watsons feminist book club feminist books, book.
Incredibly witty, inspiring and extremely hilarious, bad feminist is a mustread for anyone looking to challenge the status quo in. Other celebrities have steered clear of controversies. Jan 12, 2016 this week emma watson announced that she is starting a feminist book club and crowd sourced suggestions for the name on twitter before settling on our shared shelf we here at panels thought those taking part in our shared shelf might appreciate some comic book suggestions to add to their list of potential future titles. I am excited to announce that julyaugusts pick for our shared shelf is our first poet, rupi kaur, and her book of poems milk and honey. If one of your 2016 resolutions is to read more, then youre going to love emma watson s latest great idea. Last month, emma watson announced that she launching a book club called our shared shelf. Emma watson really wants us to read this book before. Sep 24, 2018 from empathybuilding stories to familydriven tales, this short list offers you the chance to join emma watson in different worlds where youre free to laugh, cry, or simply feel understood. Emma watson as a feminist is as active as she is in. Heres how to join emma watsons feminist book club time. The three feminist books that emma watson thinks everyone. In the years since hanging up her wand, however, she has joined the fight for gender equality in a. Adding to her list of extraordinary achievements, emma watson has gone and started her very own feminist book club on goodreads. Mar 17, 2017 like her beloved characters hermione granger and belle, emma watson loves to read.
Mar 07, 2018 a passionate reader who leaves books in public spaces and has her own online book club, our shared shelf, emma watson talks us through some of her favourite tomes. Jun 27, 2019 when were looking for a fresh read or a new book club pick, we often turn to celebrity books. Emma watson really wants you to read these 10 feminist books. Jan 08, 2016 e mma watsons feminist book club now has a name and is open to anyone who wants to join. Emma watson has chosen the first selection for her newly launched feminist book club, our shared shelf. A list of books recommended by actor and activist emma watson, including work by bell hooks, margaret atwood, maya angelou, and roxane. Take a page out of watsons book when looking for your next pageturner and enjoy this complete list of every book that emma watson has ever recommended. Emma watson announces her feminist book clubs first selection and we have 5 more recommendations this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
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