As a former women's studies major and a current feminist, I was excited and proud to join the Women Unbound Reading Challenge. The challenge runs from November 2009-November 2010, but you may join in the fun whenever you wish! Participants are encouraged to read nonfiction and fiction books related to the rather broad idea of ‘women’s studies.’ Participants are encouraged to read nonfiction and fiction books related to the rather broad idea of ‘women’s studies.’ The definition according to Merriam-Webster
the multidisciplinary study of the social status and societal contributions of women and the relationship between power and gender.
There are three levels you can choose as a reader:
- Philogynist: read at least two books, including at least one nonfiction one.
- Bluestocking: read at least five books, including at least two nonfiction ones.
- Suffragette: read at least eight books, including at least three nonfiction ones.
Deep in my heart, I would join at the Suffragette level, but in my reality I need to start of slow and work my way up if time permits. Therefore, I am joining at the Philogynist level and we will see where the year will take me.
My selections:
- People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks (fiction): You can find my review here.
- Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (fiction): You can find my review here.
- Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston (fiction): You can find my review here.
- Shanghai Girls by Lisa See (fiction): You can find my review here.
- Chocolat by Joanne Harris (fiction): You can find my review here.
- The Romance Reader by Pearl Abraham (fiction): You can find my review here.
- I Love You and I’m Leaving You Anyway by Terry McMillan (non-fiction): You can find my review here.
- The Geometry of God by Uzsma Aslam Khan (fiction): You can find my review here.
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett (fiction): You can find my review here.
- The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (fiction): You can find my review here.
- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (fiction): You can find my review here.
- This Child Will be Great:Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President written by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (non-fiction): You can find my review here.
Even though I finished late, I managed to make it to the Blue Stocking level. Of all the books I read for this challenge, my favorite is The Geometry of God.