№ 01
“Our Shared Shelf focuses on books by women that portray a diverse view of womanhood and intersectional feminism, and explores how those things relate to our current political climate, culture, history and more.” source
Actor and activist
Emma Watson
Emma Watson is an actor known for the Harry Potter films and a longtime gender equality advocate. In January 2016 she launched Our Shared Shelf, a feminist book club on Goodreads, choosing a book every two months through 2019 and sometimes interviewing authors. Picks below are hers.
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Recommendations
2018
Most recent list
Memoir
Most-recommended
On the record
All Emma Watson book recommendations.
№ 02
“I am quietly reveling in the profundity of Mailhot's deliberate transgression in Heart Berries and its perfect results. I felt transformed by having read Mailhot's book as if she channeled some of her brilliance to me through osmosis.” source
№ 03
“There is so much racism, both in our past and present, that is not acknowledged and accounted for. Call me out. But if you're going to call me out, walk alongside me as I do the work.” source
№ 04
“Our next book asks a question we might have all asked at one time: what would the world be like if women were in charge?” source
№ 05
“What struck me the most about the book is Roxane's searing honesty. While parts of the book are difficult to read, it highlights the very real damage done by sexual violence.” source
№ 06
“It is a book that has never stopped fascinating readers because it articulates so vividly what it feels like for a woman to lose power over her own body.” source
№ 07
“She points to storytelling, our ancient narratives, as a way for women to reconnect to the Wild Woman all women have within themselves, but have lost. Wolves and women share many qualities: playfulness, strength, curiosity, bravery.” source
№ 08
“November and December's book will be Mom & Me & Mom, Maya Angelou's final work. This book is one I have read before and is one of my favourites, I can't wait to hear your thoughts!” source
№ 09
“I read it on a plane from London to New York and I laughed out loud and cried so much I think the whole of my cabin, airline staff included, thought I was losing my mind.” source
№ 10
“This month's book choice is in honor of bell hooks who interviewed me for Paper magazine this month. I love hearing from bell, I am pretty excited to start All About Love: New Visions. It's been on my list for a while.” source
№ 11
“I read it in two sittings and am now telling EVERYONE I know to watch the film too.” source
№ 12
“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on. I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I'm learning and hear your thoughts too.” source
Readers with overlapping taste
