Emma Watson

April ReignGretchen RubinBrian Earp

This powerful memoir delves into the deeply personal struggles of the New York Times bestselling author, as she confronts her fraught relationship with food, weight, and self-image. Through a candid and moving portrayal of her own experiences, Roxane Gay provides insight into the shared anxieties we all face over consumption, appearance, and health, and ultimately learns how to care for herself in a world that can feel increasingly isolating. With unflinching honesty and searing emotional depth, Hunger is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and heal their own relationship with their body.

Emma Watson

2017-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

While parts of the book are difficult to read, it highlights the very real damage done by sexual violence and puts you in the mind and body of someone that has to move through the world in a different way. A small insight or perspective I feel grateful for now having and understanding a little bit better. – source

Recommended by

Bad Feminist

Essays

Roxane Gay - 2014-08-05

Goodreads Rating

3.9 (112k)

Discover a witty and insightful collection of essays that explore the journey of a woman of color navigating modern culture. Delving into the state of feminism today, this book offers a sharp commentary on how the media we consume shapes our identity. With humor and honesty, the author inspires readers to do better and be better.

Emma Watson

2017-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

I am also re-reading essays from Gay’s ‘Bad Feminist’. We put such high expectations on ourselves as feminists, on other feminists, and the movement as a whole. It feels like such a relief to take ownership of words like “nasty woman” and “bad feminist”. They don’t have so much power this way and maybe they remind us not to hold ourselves and others to unreasonably high standards - we are all human after all and at different moments of our learning journeys. We need to feel free to be on those journeys and make mistakes. I hope if you get time you’ll enjoy what she has to say about this too. – source

Recommended by

John Green

Top Clubhouse Users A Guide to BookTube Telegram Community Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Us Contact Self-Exploration Tool

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

Rookie Yearbook Four by Tavi Gevinson

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan

Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira

Torch by Cheryl Strayed

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Quiet by Susan Cain

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Magus by John Fowles

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Read This Twice

Authors Book Series Books Like This Myers Briggs Characters Quotes AI Book Recommendations

Español Русский

Stay in touch

This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Hunger

A Memoir of (My) Body

Roxane Gay - 2017-06-13

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (110k)

April ReignGretchen RubinBrian Earp

Emma Watson

2017-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Recommended by

Bad Feminist

Essays

Roxane Gay - 2014-08-05

Goodreads Rating

3.9 (112k)

Fiction Dystopian Science Fiction

Emma Watson

2017-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Recommended by

Margaret Atwood - 1998-04-01 (first published in 1985)

Goodreads Rating

4.1 (2m)

This feminist dystopian novel explores life in the Republic of Gilead - a future United States where a monotheocracy takes the Book of Genesis literally, leading to bizarre consequences for the population. Follow the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate Handmaids living under the new social order, as she reveals dark corners behind the establishment's calm facade. With scathing satire, a dire warning, and poignant prose, this unforgettable classic is Margaret Atwood at her best.

Emma Watson

2017-04-17T00:00:00.000Z

Margaret Atwood wrote The Handmaid’s Tale over 30 years ago now, but 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

Recommended by

Jenn Im

Historical Fiction Fiction

The Constant Princess

Philippa Gregory - 2006-09-06 (first published in 2005)

Goodreads Rating

3.9 (162k)

This historical novel dives into the early life of Katherine of Aragon, born Catalina to Spanish ruler parents. Betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales at four years old, she's raised to be Queen of England. But after Arthur's tragic death, Katherine finds herself fighting to achieve her destiny, even if it means telling the greatest lie.

Emma Watson

2017-03-08T00:00:00.000Z

There's another book that I read when I was very young – The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory, about Catherine of Aragon – and I know it sounds silly, but I thought, "I've got to be just like her." She was the first wife of Henry VIII and she survived, having been cruelly divorced. I remember being really inspired by that. – source

Women Who Run with the Wolves

Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

Clarissa Pinkola Estés - 1995-09-01 (first published in 1992)

Goodreads Rating

4.1 (73k)

Nonfiction Psychology Social Sciences Spirituality

Discover the Wild Woman archetype within every woman and reconnect with your instincts, creativity, and ancient knowledge. Join author Clarissa Pinkola Estes on a journey of psychic archaeological digs through the ruins of the female unconscious using multicultural stories and myths. Restore your vitality through Dr. Estes' unique and empowering psychology of women.

Emma Watson

2017-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Estes' ideas are both ancient and completely new. 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 – source

The Vagina Monologues

20th Anniversary Edition

Eve Ensler - 2001-05-03 (first published in 1996)

Goodreads Rating

3.9 (36k)

Explore the groundbreaking book that sparked a movement. Delve into the intricacies of female sexuality and empowerment with this timeless collection of monologues. With never-before-published pieces and contributions from renowned authors, this special edition is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the experiences of women. Witty, smart, and wise, this award-winning work is a powerful reminder that we must continue to strive for a world where every woman is safe, equal, and free in her own body.

Emma Watson

2016-12-15T00:00:00.000Z

This book isn't strictly just a book - it's a play that became a political movement that became a world-wide phenomenon. Just say the title The Vagina Monologues and, even now, twenty years after Eve Ensler first performed her ground-breaking show, the words feel radical. I'm very excited about spending the months of January and February reading and discussing a book/play that has literally changed lives. – source

Mom & Me & Mom

Maya Angelou - 2013-04-02

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (25k)

Bianca BelairAlice Walker

"Mom & Me & Mom" is a heartwarming memoir that chronicles Maya Angelou's complex relationship with her mother, Vivian Baxter. Despite being sent away at the young age of three, Angelou discovers the immense strength and love that her mother possesses. This intimate account delves into the rich, rewarding, and sometimes tumultuous moments that defined their relationship, ultimately leading to an unbreakable bond. Discover the profound story of a mother and daughter's journey towards love and healing in "Mom & Me & Mom".

Emma Watson

2016-10-31T00:00:00.000Z

@oursharedshelf's Nov & Dec book is #Mom&Me&Mom by Maya Angelou – source

Recommended by

Nonfiction Comics Fiction

Persepolis

Marjane Satrapi - 2007-10-30 (first published in 2003)

Goodreads Rating

4.4 (178k)

An insightful and poignant memoir of growing up in Iran, Persepolis is a unique portrayal of daily life in an ever-changing country. Marjane Satrapi's childhood is infused with the country's complicated history, from her Marxist upbringing to her great-grandfather's reign as emperor. With raw honesty and a touch of humor, Persepolis blends tragedy and humor to create a beautiful and profound memoir.

Emma Watson

2016-05-16T00:00:00.000Z

Satrapi's deceptively simple, almost whimsical drawings belie the seriousness and rich complexity of her story--but it’s also very funny too. – source

Recommended by

Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Nicholas D. Kristof - 2009-09-08 (first published in 2008)

Goodreads Rating

4.3 (55k)

A passionate call to action against the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn take us on a journey through Africa and Asia to meet extraordinary women, including a Cambodian teenager sold into sex slavery and an Ethiopian woman with devastating childbirth injuries. Through their stories, Kristof and WuDunn illustrate how empowering women is the key to economic progress and fighting poverty. This deeply-felt, pragmatic, and inspirational book is essential reading for every global citizen.

Emma Watson

2016-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

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 women’s potential. Kristof and WuDunn dare us, as readers, to join the cause and Half the Sky shows us how, by doing even a very small amount, we each have the power to change other women’s lives. – source

How to Be a Woman

Caitlin Moran - 2011-06-16

Goodreads Rating

3.7 (109k)

Nonfiction Humor Fiction

A hilarious, honest, and uncensored memoir, this feminist manifesto tackles the small yet perplexing questions women still face today: why must we remove all body hair? Why are bras so uncomfortable? And why do people ask when we'll have kids? Follow the author's journey from her awkward teenage years to adulthood, as she navigates love, weight, abortions, shopping, and motherhood. This book feels like having a candid conversation with a trusted friend.

Emma Watson

2016-03-21T00:00:00.000Z

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