And I returneth with a small number of book reviews. I hadn’t planned to post this set of reviews yet but I managed to read two fairly long books yesterday and thought it would be sensible to post them rather than waiting ten days.
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Constipated advertising
Right, strange thought occurs. Why are adverts for constipation medications aimed at women?Continue reading “Constipated advertising”
Books that make me think: Feminist books
Hello all you lovely people, having a good weekend? I am; I have mostly been sleeping, visiting friends and staying up late reading. Because I’m a grown-up and I can do that sort of thing if I want.
Actually, reading into the early hours is my default state and has been for about twenty years. There’s a reason I’m always tired…well, in truth it’s one of the reasons I’m always tired.
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August reviews: part 1
I know I posted a few reviews a couple of days ago but that was to celebrate the Hugo Awards. I do wish I’d been able to go to Loncon but such is life. Right, enough with the wishing, on with the reviews.
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Hugo Awards
Earlier in the year I posted about Worldcon and the Hugo Awards. I’ve been reading the books nominated for the award for novels. Ahead of the start of Worldcon in London this weekend I though I’d post my reviews of books up for awards.
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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
This book is creepy.
On one of my too frequent trips to Grimsby last month I found a copy of this classic novel in The Works. I’ve heard about The Stepford Wives; hasn’t every body?
July reviews: part 2
Just a few books this time round. There’s a bit of variety in this set of reviews. Enjoy.
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Strangers criticise women for eating; Everyday Sexism discusses.
‘Are you really going to eat that?’ Yes, and it’s nobody else’s business http://t.co/SPskrglffY
— EverydaySexism (@EverydaySexism)
After my late morning nap and snuggles with the hell hounds, I had a quick trawl through Twitter and came across this Tweet from the Everyday Sexism project. Read the linked article, it’s interesting.
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W H Smith’s: Enforcing gender stereotypes for generations; Or, actually some girls really don’t like pink.
I went for a trip to town at the weekend; I needed some canvases and to look for a job. All very boring, but something I saw while in the shopping centre irritated me.
The poster that fills the window of W H Smiths, Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby.
July reviews: part one
I’ve got a few book reviews and a couple of album reviews too for you all today, loyal readers.
Everything Is Better With Dragons 