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Women Unbound: a New Reading Challenge
A Striped Armchair —
... Yesterday afternoon, after finishing up Adventure Divas, I popped on to Twitter and mentioned that it would be neat if someone hosted a women’s studies reading challenge next year. Somehow, the idea took off, and pretty soon lots of book bloggers were all brainstorming, and two hours later we had a challenge name Women Unbound, rules, dates (November 2009-November 2010) and by two hours after that we had ...
a happy distraction
nothing of importance (my everyday blog) —
No, I am not supposed to have anything to do with the blogging world this week. In fact, I am supposed to be avoiding the computer as much as possible. But dammit, when I heard about the Women Unbound reading challenge, it was just far too tempting. Last night when I first caught wind of it, I allowed myself to go look on-line and see if I could find a biography of one of my all-time favorite women. That satisfied my urge for that moment, and I was then able to get back to typing up today's EnviSci lecture. But then this morning, I had this wonderful, enthusiastic, and utterly ...
Women Unbound Challenge
Care's Online Book Club —
... are hosting the Women Unbound Challenge and I’m helping! I am so happy I was on Twitter when the whole idea erupted. Within an hour and a half (I had dinner sometime in there), we had host volunteers, a hashtag #unbound, rule suggestions, time frame, and a ton (maybe a handful?) of enthusiastic and interested readers! ...
The Women Unbound Reading Challenge
caribousmom —
November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2010
Eva at A Striped Armchair is hosting a challenge dedicated to women which has its own challenge site. The Women Unbound Reading Challenge encourages participants to read nonfiction and fiction books related to the rather broad idea of ‘women’s studies.’ Eva gives a definition of this on the page about the challenge.
There are three levels you can choose as a reader:
Philogynist: read at least two books, including at least one ...
Women Unbound Start of Challenge Meme
caribousmom —
Eva is asking participants in this challenge to do a quick start 0f challenge meme.
1. What does feminism mean to you? Does it have to do with the work sphere? The social sphere? How you dress? How you act?
I grew up in the midst of the woman’s movement and feminism has a pretty broad meaning to me. I was raised by a strong, professional mother (she earned her degree in nursing and later went on to become National School Nurse of the Year). Most people think about women’s rights in the workplace, and yes, that is ...
CHALLENGE: Women Unbound
S. Krishna's Books —
The Women Unbound Reading Challenge is aimed at encouraging readers to read books about “women’s studies.” The challenge can include both fiction and non-fiction books. It runs from November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2010 and is hosted by Eva at A Striped Armchair. The challenge itself has its own website, so if you want more information, definitely go and check out Women Unbound. I am entering the challenge as a suffragette, which means I will be reading 8 books before the end of the challenge, with three ...
Little Lov'n Monday
Black-Eyed Susan's —
... at Color Online. Thanks for all you do for our children. Dreaming In Cuban by Cristina Garcia 72 Hours by Bebe Moore Campbell A Stone In My Hand by Cathryn Clinton Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden River , Cross My Heart by Breena Clarke Commit to visiting 5 blogs and leaving comments. Drop those links & check out these : Women Unbound Challenge at WU ...
CHALLENGE: Women Unbound
an adventure in reading —
There is a new challenge on the go: Women Unbound, to celebrate women's studies: the multidisciplinary study of the social status and societal contributions of women and the relationship between power and gender. There are plenty of details and ideas over the the Women Unbound Blog, set up especially for this challenge. Length of Challenge: November 1, 2009-November 30, 2010 There are several levels to chose from: Philogynist: read at least two books, ...
Sunday Salon 11/1 - "Did you change your clocks?" edition
The 3 R's Blog // Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness —
... In a couple of days, you can find out all about the Women Unbound Challenge! (Or you can go to the challenge blog right now, and check it out for yourself!) ...
Sunday Salon – November 1, 2009
caribousmom —
... The last thing I want to talk about is a new reading challenge called Women Unbound. Have you seen this one yet? I was really excited to get involved and have already ...
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
things mean a lot —
... On an unrelated note, Aarti, Care and Eva are hosting the Women Unbound challenge, which is devoted to non-fiction and fiction with a feminist slant. Can you hear me go hooray? I've decided not to officially join any new challenges before the end of the year, but I can't resist doing the introduction meme now: ...
October Reading Report (Sunday Salon)
1morechapter.com —
... Click for more info
Have you heard about the Women Unbound Challenge? I’ll be posting my book choices for that tomorrow but would like to recommend the following fiction titles to those participating:
So Long a Letter by ...
Challenge Roundup for October 2009
book-a-rama —
... Lastly, I'm joining the Women Unbound Challenge. I try not to join too many challenges but this one speaks to me. I'm not sure whether I'm going to be a Philogynist or a Bluestocking. I haven't made my list yet but I do want to read Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte. ...
Women Unbound Challenge
Book Addiction —
... I’m supremely excited to announce that I’ll be joining the Women Unbound Challenge. This challenge really has my name written all over it, so I’m thinking I’ll read a ton of books related to women’s studies in 2010 and be very happy about doing so. I plan on participating as a Suffragete, which is reading at least eight books, three being nonfiction. Truthfully I hope to read at least twenty between fiction and nonfiction that would qualify for this challenge. ...
Women Unbound: My Shortlist
Black-Eyed Susan's —
... Below is my tentative reading list. When I'm not reading YA with strong female leads, I'm reading women's lit with the same. This challenge came right on time. I'm participating at the highest number of books level, suffragette. This means committing to read at least eight books, including at least three nonfiction ones. To learn more about the challenge, visit the Women Unbound . Non-fiction Graffiti Women by Nicholas Ganz, Nancy Macdonald and swoon. A Burst of Light by Audre Lorde Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde Some of Us Did Not Die by June Jordan When I Was Puerto ...
Bitten by the challenge bug AGAIN - and now UNBOUND!
The 3 R's Blog // Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness —
... made after finishing a book last week: someone should start a "women's studies" reading challenge. As tends to happen, book bloggers jumped in and out of the discussion, and within a few hours, a name, a hashtag, and a challenge blog were launched: Women Unbound! ...
The Women Unbound Reading Challenge and a Few Other Tidbits
Stephanie's Confessions of a Book-a-holic —
Another reading challenge you say?? Whatever for?? Well....because. Because I love challenges. Because I love making lists. And because I love the idea of reading some books out of my comfort zone. Also...this looks like it is going to be a REALLY GOOD challenge!! Lots of fun. And besides...they have some really cool buttons (ok..that's my shallow side coming out!) The Women Unbound Reading Challenge is hosted by 3 fantastic women: Aarti from Booklust, Care from Care's Online Book Club, and Eva from A Striped Armchair. Apparently ...
Women Unbound reading list and recommendations
1morechapter.com —
... Click for more info
I’m really excited about this challenge so I can read everyone’s reviews and recommendations. I have a feeling my tbr is going to get ever higher. The challenge lasts until November 2010, and more information can be found at the ...
Challenge: Women Unbound
Beth Fish Reads —
... Yes, indeed, I'm joining another challenge. This one is just too good and perhaps too important not to support. This challenge is hosted by Aarti, Care, and Eva, but it was born on Twitter! See the Women Unbound Challenge blog for all the details and credits. ...
The Best of John Bellairs...random thoughts
nothing of importance (my everyday blog) —
... And you know what, it might sound silly, but I really think that The Letter, The Witch, and The Ring is a great book for the Women Unbound reading challenge. :D This book focuses mainly on Mrs. Zimmerman, a wonderfully strong role model, and Rose Rita, a girl just reaching those teen years, struggling because she doesn't feel she fits in. She'd rather play baseball than date the baseball players. But she learns her inner strength, and becomes a bit more confident and trusting in who she really is. ...
Bizzy Day!
Care's Online Book Club —
... Cracks me up – due to my listing of The Yellow Wallpaper for the Women Unbound Challenge! ah, must have sense of humor…. ...
Women Unbound: Start-Off Meme
Beth Fish Reads —
The Women Unbound Reading Challenge is starting off with a meme. (By the way: there are a bunch of great buttons and I plan to try to use them all!) 1. What does feminism mean to you? Does it have to do with the work sphere? The social sphere? How you dress? How you act? To me feminism has always been about equality: equality everywhere (socially, at home, in the workplace) and of all kinds (respect, opportunity, pay). 2. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Why or why not? Yes because I believe in women's ...
Weekend Cooking: What's on My TBR?
Beth Fish Reads —
... about 1950 into the mid-1980s. According to the book flap, she was well traveled in Europe, the Mediterranean, and even India. Apparently a couple of scandals were associated with her during her ex-pat years. When she finally returned to England after the war, she was horrified by the drab and uninspiring food of her native country, which led her to write her first food book. She almost single-handedly changed the nature of British cuisine. I hope to read this biography as part of the Women Unbound reading challenge. ...
Book Giveaway: *The Bell Jar* by Sylvia Plath
She Is Too Fond Of Books ... —
... This giveaway is, as always, open to all, but may be especially interesting to those working on the Women Unbound Reading Challenge. I say this because there are several themes of interest to feminists, including: ...
Blog Improvement Project Week #21: Guest Posts!
Sophisticated Dorkiness —
... ahead and write it up then send it back to them.
After the post is published, it’s a good idea to pay attention to the comments so you can respond to questions or interact with readers.
You should also promote the guest post (on your blog, on Twitter, whatever).
Ideas Where to Pitch Guest Posts
Off the top of my head, I can think of two book blog related sites that I know welcome guest posts: Weekly Geeks and the Women Unbound Challenge. I think Buy Books for the Holidays also does, ...
Decisions, Decisions
book-a-rama —
... I finally decided on some of the books I'll be reading for the Women Unbound Challenge. I'm going to be a Bluestocking and read 5 books: ...
Winner of Sylvia Plath’s *The Bell Jar* (Olive Edition)
She Is Too Fond Of Books ... —
... Thanks for all the entries for the new Olive Edition of Sylvia Plath’s classic The Bell Jar! I’ve added a few dozen books to my wishlist with all the great suggestions for books to consider for the Women Unbound reading challenge. ...
The Sunday Salon - A Women Unbound Wishlist
things mean a lot —
... Book lists - aren't they fun? They're actually the reason why I keep joining reading challenges even though I keep saying I'm more or less over them. And because I want to have my cake and eat it too, I decided to make a list for the Women Unbound challenge that I'm not going to be forced to follow. See, this is more of a book coveting post than anything else. These are all books that I won't yet own, that I think would be perfect for the challenge, and that I want to keep in mind when making the Christmas/birthday wishlist that my family always asks that I make. (And if you're ...
A few words about wordy writing women
The 3 R's Blog // Reading, 'Riting, and Randomness —
... The books I put on my "potential" reading list for the Women Unbound Reading Challenge are not only about women, they're all by women as well, and that's just one of the reasons I'm excited about doing this: ...
Women Unbound: Persepolis, The Skin Between Us, and Baby Catcher
A Striped Armchair —
... Continuing with my themed multi-review posts, today I’ll be talking about three memoirs I read for the Women Unbound Challenge: ...
Book Review: Bad Mother by Ayelet Waldman
The Book Lady's Blog —
... the wonders of the children you have.” And even a Bad Mother needs to celebrate.
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of essays and Waldman’s candid voice, smart humor, and wry observations, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to readers looking for a new perspective on marriage, parenting, and some of life’s toughest decisions. 4.25 out of 5.
As a side note, Bad Mother would be a fantastic selection for any of you participating in the Women Unbound Challenge.
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