Book Review: Headscarves and Hymens

Book Review: Headscarves and Hymens

Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs A Sexual Revolution by Mona Eltahawy Nonfiction – Women’s Rights/Feminism 240 pages Published 2015 Headscarves and Hymens was the third book in Book Riot’s Persist: Feminist Book Club, which is what brought it to my attention. We’ve been reading roughly two chapters a week and talking about … Continue reading

Friday 56 – Like Water

Friday 56 – Like Water

The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from Like Water by Rebecca Podos. In the ringing silence that follows, Leigh turns to me. It seems like she wants … Continue reading

Library Loot Wednesday

Library Loot Wednesday

So I’m not doing too good at whittling down the number of library books I have checked out… I turned in two this week and picked up six! America for Beginners finally showed up, and I checked that out on my first trip in, along with Feminasty: The Complicated Woman’s Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy … Continue reading