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Hi Lorna,Where are you based? :)
Jul & Aug 2018 – Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
WATCH: Emma interviews Rupi Kaur for OSS: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1401...
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Sep & Oct 2018 – Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Nov & Dec 2018 – Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde / Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper / Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
WATCH: Rebecca Traister and Brittney Copoer in Conversation for OSS [Instagram video] https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1443...
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Jan & Feb 2019 – The Things I Would Tell You edited by Sabrina Mahfouz
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Mar & Apr 2019 – Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng Thom
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Kai Cheng Thom answers your questions: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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May & Jun 2019 – Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Hi Everyone,I see a lot of people asking on here and on the social media channels for a list of ALL of the books we have read together in Our Shared Shelf.
So, below I have complied a full list of the books (starting with the first book) and have included a link for each to the book announcement, a link to the discussion topics (for those catching up with older books) and a link to any interviews with the authors of the books.
I hope you find this useful :) If you see any mistakes or broken links please let me know!
January 2016 - My Life on The Road by Gloria Steinem
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Watch: Emma Interviews Gloria Steinem: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/9919...
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February 2016 - The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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March 2016 - All About Love by bell hooks
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Emma in Conversation with bell hooks (for PAPER Mag): http://www.papermag.com/emma-watson-b...
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April 2016 - How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Watch: Emma's Interview with Caitlin Moran:
Clip 1: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 2: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 3: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 4: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 5: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 6: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 7: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
Clip 8: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1059...
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May 2016 - The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Read: Q&A with Maggie Nelson (questions from Emma and OSS members) - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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June 2016 - Persepolis by Majane Satrapi
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Emma in Conversation with Marjane Satrapi for Vogue: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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July & August 2016 - Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Carrie Brownstein answers members questions in a Q&A (answered within the topic from this point -) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Sept & Oct 2016 Half The Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Nov & Dec 2016 – Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Jan & Feb 2017 – The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Emma interviews Even Ensler for Elle Magazine: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Mar & Apr 2017 – Women who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Author Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés answers questions from Emma and members of OSS:
Part 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Part 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Part 3: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Letter to OSS from Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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May & Jun 2017 – The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Emma’s interview with Margaret Atwood for Entertainment Weekly: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Jul & Aug 2017 – The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Sep & Oct 2017 – Hunger by Roxane Gay
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Roxane Gay answers questions from members of OSS: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Nov & Dec 2017 – The Power by Naomi Alderman
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: Naomi Alderman answers questions from members of OSS: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Jan & Feb 2018 – Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
WATCH: Emma interviews Reni Eddo-Lodge: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1418...
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Mar & Apr 2018 – Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
READ: OSS author and legend Roxane Gay interviews Terese Marie Mailhot exclusively for OSS: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
WATCH: Terese Marie Mailhot reads excerpts from Heart Berries: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1332...
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May & June 2018 – The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas AND The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
Book Announcement: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discussion Topics: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
WATCH: Angie Thomas reads from The Hate U Give: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
WATCH: Reni Eddo-Lodge interviews Angie Thomas for OSS: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1372...
WATCH: Kate Moore answers questions from OSS members.
Part 1: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1370...
Part 2: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1370...
Part 3: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1370...
Part 4: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1370...
Part 5: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1370...
WATCH: Kate Moore reads from The Radium Girls: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Thank you Vern & Pam for these important links! :)
Please use this thread to coordinate book borrowing between members! Hopefully everyone who wants to is able to read Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl’s Confabulous Memoir.Please use this thread ONLY for offers of and requests for Paying It Forward. All other comments about the book and where you got it from can be posted in other relevant topics, such as the book announcement at the top of the discussion board.
Our Pay It Forward initiative is strictly with regards to LEGAL methods of book sharing (for example, sharing hard copies or Kindle sharing). Any posts regarding illegal scans/PDFs/file sharing will be deleted without warning.
Thank you.
Mar 06, 2019 08:14AM
Megan wrote: "Gah! I can't find this book in the library!"Hi Megan, check this thread, see if it helps any :) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Good question Agnes :)My personal favourites are Fiction and Graphic Novels.
Thanks for sharing the article Vern. I think there are always a select number of people who only ever believe in something if it benefits themselves and do not think about all of the voices that should be heard. These feminist want equality, but not for trans people... it proves we have a long way to go.
Hi Lujain,Thanks for the intro, it's great to have you on the team :)
I wanted to wait until I had completed 'The Things I Would Tell You' before responding. I found the whole book really eye opening, not all of the written pieces were to my taste in terms of style, but a lot of what was written has really stayed with me.
The story you mention "Us" made me feel ashamed. As a white woman, I know that this sort of behaviour goes on (though have never actually witnessed it myself) and it makes me feel totally ashamed and embarrassed about how uneducated people can be about the Muslim community.
I think the media have a big part to play in the spreading of racism over the world, even some of our major newspapers spread hate and lies everyday (of course they try and do it in a subtle way), but it plants the seed in people's minds.
As far as the written pieces in The Things I Would Tell You, I enjoyed reading 'Mezzaterra'. Of course I can't claim that any 'resonated' with me because I have not faced these experiences. But I still enjoyed several pieces for how well they were written.
Welcome to everyone :)
I have to agree with Kate! What a beautifully written reply :)
Good question Vern :)Although I can't claim to have witnessed antagonism 'in real life' I have been reading plenty of articles recently about the subject.
In the past few days there has been news that LGBT group has cut ties with Tennis legend Marina Navratilova over her comments about transgender women for example. (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019...)
We definitely need to include trans people in discussions about feminism. Unfortunately there is still so much stigma surrounding trans people, similar to how it was around 30 years ago for gay people. Trans people need more of a platform to have their voices heard, but a lot of people still have a huge problem with trans people and don't want to listen.
Education is key, and I do think that we are making some progress (albeit fairly slow) but the more we see people like Laverne Cox, Lana Wachowski, Danica Roem and yes...even Caitlin Jenner in the spotlight, the more we can learn and understand the key issues they face and how best we can offer our support in teaching others about life choices and acceptance.
Thanks Shana :) I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't seen you here for a while. No pressure from us to come back if you are busy, we will be here for you when you get more time ;-)
I have been reading this thread for a few days, I wanted to wait until there was a good amount of replies by various people before adding my own thoughts.Sandra, I really appreciate your honest response and I hope your health picks up! I'm rooting for you.
Ana Paula, your well thought out and honest post is truly appreciated! I would like to add a bit on to one of your points...
Members who joined here because they are a primarily a fan of Emma should NOT be shamed into thinking they shouldn't be here. Emma wants this group to be INCLUSIVE. Nobody should feel like they do not belong here simply because they are a fan of Emma - that would be ridiculous. You can be both an Emma fan AND a vocal feminist.
It must be said that in my 3 years of moderating, it is actually quite rare to find people coming here just to create a post declaring their love for Emma, so to suggest that people see this as a fan club for Emma is pretty far off the mark I think.
I am not saying this group is perfect, I completely understand many people's frustrations with various aspects of it.
We (as moderators) are here to listen and try and make your experience here as enjoyable as possible. You should always feel free to message any one of us, even if you just want a rant about something - our job is to feeback your thoughts, don't sit in silence if something is bothering you - let us know!
If you want to put your ideas /thoughts/opinions forward, whether positive or negative, then I for one welcome you all to voice your opinions here, or if you would prefer to do it privately - my PM's are always open. :)
Jo x
Please help us welcome Lujain, Veronica and Jon, three awesome new moderators to the OSS team. We’re looking forward to their contributions to help inspire dynamic and diverse conversations around intersectional feminism. <3
Jessica wrote: "The meaning of feminism in the media is so distorted. They only give radicals media attention and that gives the name of feminism such a bad look. We care about equality and working with men to ach..."I completely agree :)
Thank you for the suggestions, Pam :)
Jan 25, 2019 07:22AM
Anastasia wrote: "It looks like I'm a little behind in ordering! I just joined this group and will likely miss out on much of the discussion. Is this title available in the US yet? I'm SO intetested!"Yes it is indeed out in the US. :)
We still have over a month of reading this book, but it doesn't matter if you do not finish 'in time' because we still have members contributing to discussions of books gone by.
Jan 25, 2019 12:21AM
Dear OSS,We would love to hear your questions for Sabrina Mahfouz (editor) and some of the authors of 'The Things I Would Tell You'.
Unfortunately we only have a very short time frame to collect your questions (maybe 3 or 4 days) so please have a think and ask your questions as soon as you can in the comments below!
We will select as many as we can to ask the authors!
Many thanks,
The OSS Team
Dear Our Shared Shelf,We are delighted to say that OSS celebrates its 3rd birthday today (January 8th)! From our very first book 'My Life on the Road' by Gloria Steinem, to our most recent selection, 'The Things I Would Tell You: British Muslim Women Write' edited by Sabrina Mahfouz, the breadth of intersectional feminist discussions between Our Shared Shelf members has inspired a practice of perpetual growth for us.
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Thank you all for making Our Shared Shelf what it is today! Three years of sharing intersectional feminist ideas has flown by like a really good book you don't want to end. Here's to a brilliant 2019!
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In gratitude and solidarity,
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The OSS Moderators ❤
