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[Alana]

I am alana from Portland Oregon. I am 36 and am a mom to 2 boys. I have a love of reading and am always looking for ways to expand and exercise my mind.

[Divya]

Hi all!

I'm Divya, I am 22 years old and I live in Bangalore in South India. I am a huge fan of Emma and her work with the UN for gender equality. I find her to be such an amazing person and admire her greatly for the path she has taken in her life.

I am an avid reader and a closet writer, and my resolution for this year was to read a new book every week. This club seems to be the perfect forum for me to get suggestions from and discuss with other like-minded people about the books I love and the causes I support. I feel that it is always imperative to know where others come from, and even if two people have similar ideas, there is always some difference in experience which would make for interesting and enlightening conversation!

So here's to all you wonderful people! Looking forward to being part of this group.

Cheers!

[Chris]

Hello Everyone,
I'm Chris, from CT. I love literature's ability to expose people to new surroundings and understandings. While my youth may have had limited variety, I have broken through with literature, and look forward to the opportunities afforded by each day and each new person I meet.

[Isabel]

Hi everyone!

I'm Isabel from Virginia, USA. I'm currently a first-year in college/university studying neuroscience and english. Reading has been a huge part of my life for as long as I remember, and Harry Potter played a pivotal role in piquing my obsession with reading. From that, Emma Watson quickly became my role model because she is so poised and intelligent and motivated and wonderful. #goals

I started identifying as a feminist my freshman year of high school after going to a pretty liberal summer camp (CTY) and I squealed with happiness when Emma was announced to be the UN Women Ambassador. I'm hoping to read a lot more feminist fiction as well as discuss views on feminism in the world, both fictional and real. I'm hoping that reading these stories will inspire me more to contribute to making a change in my community. I'm glad to have found a group of like-minded individuals online, so thank you Emma for bringing us together!!

[Fátima]

Hola a todos por aquí!
Soy Fátima, tengo 25 años y soy de Perú.
Desde pequeña he sido consciente de la desigualdad de género en muchos aspectos, sin embargo eso me motivó a cambiar mi entorno por un trato más igualitario, pero soy consciente que falta mucho por hacer. No hay nada más impactante que las palabras, por eso me uno a esta idea increíble. Para mí saber leer es el mayor tesoro del que puede hacer gala la humanidad, porque cambia el mundo. Y eso es lo que queremos lograr. #HeforShe

[Roxy]

Hello everyone! My name is Roxy and am 26 years old living in California. I've been reading since I can remember and for the most part read Psychological Thrillers, True Crime and a lot of Young Adult. My new year's resolution was to expand my horizons, vet out of my comfort zone. I'm a feminist by nature, but I don't read too many books on the topic. No particular reason just never heard of any good ones. I wasn't looking for a book club, specifically, but Emma Watson came across my Twitter feed and I decided to give it a try. I've always been a fan of hers growing up a Harry Potter fan and as she's gotten older she's one for the few actresses that hasnt been plastered all over the magazines and I admired the fact that she went back to finish school. On too of her personal achievements, I love what she does for the people. Her humanitarian efforts are admirable and inspiring. I hope to be able to meet women with the same ideas and mindset in raising awareness of the positive movement that is feminism. I hope to gain more knowledge in the topic as well. I cant wait to get started! :)

[Aditya]

Hey people!
Namaste!

This is Aditya, 21 from New Delhi, India.
I am really excited to be a part of this group. I have made a resolution to read as many books as i can in this year. Hope this group helps in keeping my resolution!

[EmilyK Books]

Hi everyone,

My name is Emily, I am 24 years old and live in Brisbane, Australia. One of my resolutions for 2016 was to read more, as I used to be such a bookworm but life has crept in over the last few years.

This book club popped up on my feed this morning and it sounds perfect! I'm interested in equality and the ways we as a society treat, and react to, each other. I'm excited to participate in some discussions, hear other opinions and points of view, and open my mind to what equality means to the rest of the world.

As my friends are spread out across Australia, this is also another lovely way for us to keep in contact!

I'm very happy to be part of such a beautiful group.

[Anastasia]

Hello!

My name is Anastasia and I'm from Texas (USA). I am a professional artist and art framer. I love to read and have a very eclectic taste. I will read anything. I look forward to seeing which books are chosen.

[Kate]

Hi everyone! I'm Kate and I'm 21 years old and from Boston. I'm graduating this semester with my social work degree and am incredibly excited slash nervous about it. I joined this book group because I really admire Emma as well as her views on topics like feminism. I've always been a big reader, and I'm really excited to learn more from these books as well as you all! :)

[Tatiana]

Hello everyone! My name is Tatiana, I'm 23, and I'm from a very small town a bit north of Toronto, Canada. While I was at university I became more and more interested in searching out books surrounding gender issues, feminism, and intersectionality, and have become very passionate about this. So I'm very excited to be a part of this book club, to hear everyone's ideas and viewpoints, and to learn new things from you all!

[Cassie]

Hello everyone!

I'm Cassie, 27, from Virginia (USA). I've always been a strong believer in equality, which I have always felt I owed to having so many different experiences thanks to my father being in the Air Force and us moving around a lot, but honestly never connected that to feminism until I saw our wonderful moderator's UN speech on the subject. I realized then that I am and always have been a feminist and proud of it!

I've always loved reading and when I came to my realization the first thing I wanted to do was read books on the subject of gender equality but had no idea where to start. And then I saw a Buzzfeed article (I don't have Twitter

[Carina]

Hello,

My name is Carina and I'm 23. I'm from Norway. I'm currently studying journalism, but I have a bachelor in Drama and Film.

I joined because feminism is important to me and I love to read. Right now I'm reading 'No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year' (how ironic) by Virginia Ironside

[Amy]

Hello everyone!!

My name is Amy and I'm a 37 year old attorney living in Chicago, IL USA.

When the good old inter webs informed me that this book club existed, I just HAD to join!! 1) I love to read, 2) I've been wanting to join a cool book club in addition to the Harry Potter re-read club I'm a part of, 3) what could be cooler than a book club started by Hermione, 4) yes, a book club that discusses pertinent feminism issues with a diverse range of men and women around the globe! So, yeah, totally in and can't wait to learn, share and meet all of you other fabulous bookworms!!

[Cassie]

Just had to say - Carina, your current book choice is hilariously ironic

[Lauren]

Hello, my name is Lauren! I am 21, I am from New York, and work as an undergraduate researcher at Hunter College. I helped start a Women in Science club at Hunter and I feel that being a part of this book club will help not only me but our members become more educated on how people view issues that surround gender inequality as well as how we can bring a much needed change not only at home but on an international scale. I think a forum like this is probably one of the best things that could have been done to help combat inequality, so thank you Emma!! This is going to be a great discussion and therefore a brilliant beginning to the year!!

[Katrina]

Hello! I'm Katrina in Dallas, TX, USA. I joined because, as a busy mom to a teen and a college student, I don't seem to make time for reading like I used to but I want to reignite the habit. I am a member of a local book club and I'm excited to join this group, as well. I'm looking forward to reading some great books and sharing great conversations with you all!

[Graciela]

Hello my name is Graciela, I am from TIJUANA, México. I am 36 years old.
I joined the book club because the purpose is really important and I would like to learn more about a feminism in a good way and no discriminatory, I did love the speech Emma gave in the UN, and also I would love to meet people from around the world.

[Seth]

Hello, I'm Seth from St. Petersburg Florida. I've joined this group in hopes of educating myself on gender issues so that I might be a better armed ally. I look forward to learning along side all of you.

[Nic]

Hi! My name is Nicole. I am 25. I'm a college student and an avid reader. The idea of a feminist book club sounded intriguing so I joined. I've always been huge fan of Emma Watson, and I think this is going to be a blast.

[泰佑]

Good day! 大家好！ My name is Taiyou Lin, I am from China and currently studying in the US. Through the internet I have discovered this new book club, and I am really excited in joining this group. I agree with most of Emma's ideas on feminism, and I am looking forward to have great discussions with everyone.

[Ashley]

Ashley, from Scotland, very nice to meet you all . I was in Oxford the same time as Emma and bumped into her a few times there. She's a very sweet girl

[Graciela]

Hello and welcome

[Lily]

Hi I'm Lily. I'm a college student from Minnesota, but studying in New York currently. I joined the group because I think Emma is a role model and I want to get involved in the discussion. Plus I love any reason to read good books. Ashley, that's so cool that you've met her!

[Mathilde]

Hi everyone ! It's really nice to meet you! I apalogize in advance if there are mistakes in my comments. Actually I'm French, my name is Mathilde and I'm 18 years old. I join this group because I know I'm a feminist and as Emma said that's why I naturally want to learn more about it. Moreover I'm in love with books so this group seems perfect to me isn't it ?

[Christy]

Hello all!
Christy, 27, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Joined the group to be exposed to literary points of view to broaden my personal shelf.

I am loving the variety of places from which all these members are posting! Goodreads is an amazing community.

[Lisa]

Hi everyone! My name is Lisa.

I am 20 years old and from The Netherlands.

Emma has been a great inspiration to me for quite a few years now, she tought me that it's okay to step up for myself against others if i needed to.

I have severe back issues that get under estimated by alot of people. They either tell me I'm able to do something i can't or i get treated like a complete disabled person.. luckily, due to me stepping up for myself: i recieve equal treatment now.

[Jade]

Hi guys

Jade Booth, i live in the Philippines...

I've always loved reading for as long as I could remember like probably most of you are; and I've figured that this would be a good place to expand the current genres I've been reading, which is mostly satire and the classics. Being in a group with like-minded people, it would be a privilege to learn and share some ideas with all of you.

[Alexis]

Hi everyone, I'm Alexis. I am a 21 year old nursing student from Kentucky, USA. I joined this group because Emma has been a role model for me since I was a small child. I'm so excited about sharing our love of great books with one another!

[Raisa]

Hi!

Nice to meet you all! I am Raisa from the Netherlands. I am studying fashion at the art academy and in this sector there is are a lot of denigrating images towards both man and woman. I consider myself a feminist but I need/want to learn more about it. So I am very grateful for this club!

Thank you!

Much Love and peace.

Rais

[Mina]

Hi everyone!

My name is Mina. I am a first year student at a college in British Columbia, Canada studying Political Science.

I joined this group in order to be subjected to literature and people with whom I may share feminist ideas with, and to gain insight into other peoples interpretation of feminism.

I am very interested to see the nature of our discussions and what literature we share with one another!

[Chelsie]

Hi! My name is Chelsie. I am from Bixby, OK, USA. I have a Bachelors in Fine Arts (printmaking) and a minor in Art History. I currently work as a tooler in a saddle shop. I first became interested in feminism when I attended a lecture/work shop by the Guerrilla Girls. It made me more aware and appreciative of women in the art world and what others have had to overcome for me to be as privileges as I am to have just received a degree. I am joining this group because I love to read and am excited to be able to participate in the intellectual and challenging conversations to come.

[Danielle]

I'm Danielle from the US. I've been a huge fan of Emma Watson since her Harry Potter days. I haven't caught up with all of her work in the UN, but I'm glad to see that it's turned out so well for her. I hope to learn more about feminism from her book club. And to expand my book blog, PoetryBooksYA, onto a global standpoint. I'll review some of the books I've read on there to keep up. :)

[Taryn]

My name is Taryn and I live in a small town on the South - Western coast of South Africa. I have been a lecturer in English and taught at a rural university in Zululand. I have also lived in rural Swaziland. I have always been involved in Women's Rights and I am an avid reader. Most recently I have survived a struggle against breast cancer and I am inspired daily by the strength and grace my fellow cancer fighters showed in their fight s against this disease.

[Jamie]

Hi everyone! My name is Jamie and I live in Ohio, USA. I recently turned 23. I'm a violinist and studying music education, so one day I'll be a music teacher. :)

I chose to join the club because I love Emma Watson's work (both through her work as an actress and through the UN), I love reading, and I want to learn more about feminism. What better way than through reading and discussion?

[Chelsie]

Hi everyone!
I'm Chelsie, I'm 21 and I live in Buffalo NY.
I definitely consider myself a Feminist, but I know I have so much more to learn. I have read so many blogs but for quite awhile I have been looking for a guided reading path that will help me be more knowledgeable and will push me out of my own experiences.

[Alyssa]

Hi everyone! My name is Alyssa, just joined this group today because obviously I'm a fan of Emma Watson, but more than that I love reading and I would love the opportunity to be exposed to more feminist literature. I'm 24, a senior at Cal State Northridge in LA. I would love to read some more intersectional feminism as well as mainstream feminism.

[amelia]

Hey everyone!
My name is Amelia. I'm 18 and from Melbourne, Australia.

I've joined this book club because I'm a huge fan of Emma's and what she's doing with the UN to promote gender equality. I love reading, so I'm excited to read different books with positive messages about feminism. I'm fascinated by feminism, and how there are still so many people who are against it, either because they don't understand the true meaning, or because they believe women are incapable of being equal with men.

Thanks Emma for creating this club. It's going to be an amazing year learning even more about feminism and different issues in the area that women have faced over the years.

[Sandy]

Hi all!
My name is Sandy Le and I am 16 years old from Australia.
I joined this group because I love reading and I am constantly trying to discover new books that I may never come across until I am much older. Joining this group also checks two boxes of my new years resolution:
1. To read more inspirational novels and expand my horizon
2. And like the majority here, to read more books.

Last of all I would like to share a quote that I have posted onto my bedroom door.
"I am a feminist and we all should be feminists because feminism is another word for equality" -Malala Yousafzai

[Sultan]

Hi guys,

I've known about goodreads for so long, but this is my first account on Goodreads. I just made it since Emma post about this group in her fanpage.

My name is Sultan, I'm from Indonesia, I'm 25 and I'm interest in feminism since I was at university. It sure many of feminism ideas are juggling about how important woman's role but, I'm sure feminism is far deeper than just that.

and here I am, looking other perspective to discuss and learn more about this ideology and knowing more what we could accomplish together in order to create a better world for everyone.

Terimakasih!

[Katie]

Hi everyone, hi Chelsea I think NY is an amazing place. My name is Katie, I am 22 and from Sunderland, England. I am so happy to join the book group as I love to read, I always have a book on the go. I also really admire Emma Watson and her work on He for She and in films. She has really made a difference in raising awareness of feminism and will continue to.

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Hi. I'm Maja from Norway. Joined because it seemed like a good idea, got excited when I saw so many interested people in this thread!

I'm 33 years old, a frilance writer and a born and bred feminist.

[Alyssa]

Hi everyone!

My name is Alyssa and I am from Colorado. I am 19 years old and am currently in my first year of college in Iowa. I am pursuing a degree in political science/religious studies/peace and conflict studies, and I have been an avid reader for my entire life!

I joined this book club because I believe that equality plays a pivotal role in achieving peace and reducing conflict. I admire Emma for her work in the field, and am so excited to expand my knowledge through these works and with this wonderful community!

I am excited to meet and talk with you all! :)

[Katelijne]

Hi!

So lovely to see so many like-minded people gathering. :-) My name is Kat, I'm a 25 year old teacher from Belgium, and I joined for two purposes: a) to get recommendations about works about feminism that I haven't yet read and b) to get to share my responses to said works with people who are interested.

My MA is in post-colonial literature, and because post-colonialism is often intersectional with other minority/equality issues I do have some background in feminism, but it's more limited than I would like. I hope that this group will stimulate me to read and think more about this topic, which is very close to my heart.

Looking forward to talking with all of you, and thank you to Emma for starting this group!

Cheers
Kat

[Jessie]

Hello everyone! My name is Jessie and i'm a 28-year-old freelance writer from Minnesota, U.S.

I'm currently a junior at a university in MN and I'm going to school for Journalism and Geography, with a minor in British Studies - however, I have a huge passion for all studies involving writing, literature, english, and so on.

I feel gender equality is so important in our daily lives and it affects so many people, that the more we can learn and share that knowledge with others around the world, the better this world will become. With this book club, I hope to achieve a deeper understanding of feminism in our society, and to meet some new friends from different places around the globe. Also to have a place to go where I can still be motivated to read and discuss, but while having a break from my school studies!

So interesting that you have a MA in post-colonial literature, Kat! I'm sure you will have a great, more unique, outlook on some of the discussions with your feminism knowledge with that background. Looking forward to your opinions! Also - I've always wanted to visit Belgium, Looks like a wonderful, beautiful place.

Can't wait to read and discuss with everyone! xx

[Ghidy]

Hi! My name is Ghidy, I am a girl of 15 years old and I live in the Netherlands.

The reason why I am joining this book club is because I think it is defenately true that we aren't where we want to be when it's about equality of boys and girls. Like yesterday at my gym class in school, I was lifting something heavy when my teacher came to my and said: Oh the boys will do that for you. ( like I couldn't do it but the boys could! )
I am noticing it so much more! That's te reason why I want to learn more and see it from people's different perspectives.
I am a proud feminist and think that it's amazing that Emma came up with this!

She is my number one inspiration and I can't wait to start reading!

Lots of love, Ghidy

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Hello everyone.
My name is Kally and I live in Southern California.
I joined this group because I am a big fan of Emma Watson and I am amazed at what she has done, and I want to learn more information and facts about feminism while doing what I love most, which is reading.

[Stephanie]

My name is Stephanie Pekala; I'm 20 years old and from Indiana, but currently living and studying in Denmark.

I joined this book club because I consider myself a feminist but have yet to read any feminist literature. I would like to not only learn more about feminism and the world around me, but discover more about myself. Equality is one of my passions, and Our Shared Shelf has given me the opportunity to join a community with shared views and beliefs, allowing me to broaden my knowledge and experience on the subject.

Excited to start reading!

[Nutri]

Hello!

I'm Natalia from Poland and I'm 25 years old.
I think everything that there was to be said, already has been. It's great to be a part of this book club.

Girl Power!

[Brieanna]

Hey! My name is Brieanna and I'm 23 years old. I just moved to Portland, OR from Albuquerque, NM to attend architecture school.

I'm a fan of everything this book club has to offer and I'm excited to learn from everyone and to read some new books, of course. :)