I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: On Mothers and Motherhood in Life and Fiction
Tag: Out of the Easy
A Dream of Escape: Out of the Easy by Ruta Septys
Out of the Easy by Ruta Septys Source: ARC from publisher Published: February 12th 2013 by Philomel Books/Penguin Teen Synopsis: It’s 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more… Continue reading A Dream of Escape: Out of the Easy by Ruta Septys
What I’m Reading: 5 February 2013 YA Releases
But wait…it’s just the middle of January! But I managed to get through all of the January 2013 new young adult releases I planned to read, and then some. A few were a bit disappointing and some exceeded my expectations. I loved Cinders & Sapphires, which was definitely my favorite out of what I’ve read… Continue reading What I’m Reading: 5 February 2013 YA Releases
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