Dear our shared shelf, our next book will be persepolis, a graphic novel that. Welcome back to my monthly coverage of emma watsons our shared shelf book club. Here are just a few of the books on my bedside table. Emma watson has made her name as two very famous bookworms. Emma watson interviews persepolis author marjane satrapi vogue. As passionate writers and storytellers, marjane satrapi and i hope to help fellow readers expand their libraries with titles that matter. What emma watson reads she reads celeb reads she reads. The clubs previous selections have included marjane satrapis persepolis, maggie nelsons. Emma charlotte duerre watson is an english actress and model. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Emma watson reveals june read for her feminist book club, and. For her latest our shared shelf book club choice, emma watson chats with author marjane satrapi about her groundbreaking autobiographical graphic novel.
Emma watsons feminist book club will read a graphic novel. Last months pick was the argonauts by maggie nelson and this month ms. Feb 21, 2017 take a page out of watsons book when looking for your next pageturner and enjoy this complete list of every book that emma watson has ever recommended. The titles will be familiar to followers of watsons digital book club. Books helped make harry potter actress emma watson a. Persepolis is a completed autobiographical series of comics bande dessinee by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. Dear our shared shelf, our next book will be persepolis, a graphic novel that serves as the memoir of the author, marjane satrapi. Marjane satrapis globally acclaimed graphic memoir, persepolis was the recommended book for june in emma watsons feminist book club. Aug 02, 2016 emma watson interviews persepolis author marjane satrapi for her latest our shared shelf book club choice, emma watson chats with author marjane satrapi about her groundbreaking autobiographical graphic novel, persepolis.
Emma said, of the book persepolis, which you may have seen in comic format doing the rounds on the internet. Everything you need to know about emma watson s book club. Chosen by emma watson for our shared shelf feminist book club the story of a childhood and the story of a return the intelligent and outspoken child of radical marxists, and the greatgrandaughter of irans last emperor, satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Emma watson has a book club, and we cant wait to read her latest pick. Sep 19, 2010 we go oneonone with persepolis writerdirector, marjane satrapi for an exclusive interview. Because the book used the name in the title to explain the experiences marjane and her family had in iran after the iranian revolution. The story of a childhood and the story of a return satrapi. Emma watson really wants you to read these 10 feminist books. Aug 01, 2016 for her latest our shared shelf book club choice, emma watson chats with author marjane satrapi about her groundbreaking autobiographical graphic novel, persepolis. Emma watson on pubic hair and bleaching her moustache. Jul 18, 2018 here are all the books emma watson and her book club, our shared shelf have completed since its inception in january 2016.
Since launching her feminist book club in january, emma watson has chosen some pretty incredible selections for the members. Emma watsons feminist book club will read a graphic novel in. Persepolis est parmi les lectures favorites demma watson en 2016. The actress has that in common with her brainy harry potter character hermione as well as bookish belle, who she plays in the muchanticipated film beauty.
Emma watson, founder of the feminist book club, our shared shelf, unveiled junes read to more than 10 million instagram followers on wednesday, and youll want to read it if you. So in an effort to diversify my reading aka read something other than romance for once i joined the goodreads group our shared shelf, a feminist book club run by emma watson. Persepolis author marjane satrapi speaks to emma watson. Jul 06, 2016 emma watson has a book club, and we cant wait to read her latest pick. I interviewed the fantastic marjane satrapi, author of persepolis, for vogue. The june selection for emma watsons feminist book club is here, and it will take readers to 1980s iran via a powerful graphic novel about the islamic revolution and its aftermath. Emma watson left maya angelou books in the london subway. Emma watson said to sunday times in september, 2012 i read this pages and it has nothing to do with my real life, with who i am. Its about a bold and brave young woman and her experiences in 1. Emma watson is an english actress, model and activist. Nov 20, 2019 her book picks focus on books and essays about equality and her group is a place for education and empowerment as much as an overall love of reading. Nov 02, 2016 books helped make harry potter actress emma watson a. While shes a voracious reader, emma is also a lover of a good bath to wind down the day. For her latest our shared shelf book club choice, emma watson chats with author marjane satrapi about her groundbreaking autobiographical graphic novel, persepolis.
If you want to keep up with all the great books shes recommending, weve gathered a list of. Marjane satrapi is an iranian born french graphic novelist with a keen interest in feminist issues her recent conversation with emma watson is well worth listening to. The story of a childhood and the story of a return. It is a piece of fiction but has my face on the cover. Jan, 2017 in persepolis, marjane satrapi chronicles her journey from adolescence to adulthood amidst the backdrop of the islamic revolution in iran.
Jul 04, 2016 welcome back to my monthly coverage of emma watsons our shared shelf book club. Over the years, she has recommended 76 books, including literary classics, feminist mustreads, and trendy titles. Combining unapologetic humor with brilliant insights, persepolis. Satrapis memoirincomicstrips details her coming of age and independence while recognising how closely intertwined her history is with that of her countrys she bears witness on behalf of herself and others to stories of oppression and rebellion. I am excited to announce that julyaugusts pick for our shared shelf is our first poet, rupi kaur, and her book of poems milk and honey. Were obviously obsessed with emma watsons feminist book club, and shes just picked another book. I like books that arent just lovely but that have memories in themselves. Jan 14, 2020 emma watson made a comment in the group our shared shelf our shared shelf topic our shared shelf was a title dreamed up by you, all of the amazing individuals who support and contribute to creating conversations around our shared shelf was a title dreamed up by you, all of the amazing individuals who support and contribute to creating. Emma watsons latest feminist book club read may be her most. How to plan your day like emma watson career girl daily. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Combining unapologetic humor with brilliant insights, persepolis describes satrapis. Jun 14, 2016 5 reasons you should read persepolis with emma watsons book club.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Her work has been lauded by emma watson, who writes her deceptively simple, almost whimsical drawings belie the seriousness and rich. Last months pick was the argonauts by maggie nelson and. Persepolis is a book this group read so in an effort to diversify my reading aka read something other than romance for once i joined the goodreads group our shared shelf, a feminist book club run by emma watson. May 17, 2016 the june selection for emma watson s feminist book club is here, and it will take readers to 1980s iran via a powerful graphic novel about the islamic revolution and its aftermath. Her book picks focus on books and essays about equality and her group is a place for education and empowerment as much as an overall love of reading. Born in paris and brought up in oxfordshire, watson attended the dragon school and trained as an actress at the oxford branch of stagecoach theatre arts. Marjane satrapis globally acclaimed graphic memoir, persepolis was the recommended book for june in emma watsons feminist book club, our shared shelf. We have made a list of the best 15 books recommended by emma watson. Mar 06, 2008 chosen by emma watson for our shared shelf feminist book club.
Take a page out of watsons book when looking for your next pageturner and enjoy this complete list of every book that emma watson has ever recommended. Mar 17, 2017 every book on emma watson s reading list. With the recent political climate in the us, i wanted a way to expand my mind and find other readers to relate to. Mar 17, 2017 5 books from emma watsons reading list that will inspire and empower you these book explore inspiration, courage and leadership by emily canal staff writer, inc.
Emma watson made a comment in the group our shared shelf julyaugust book. Aug 09, 2016 marjane satrapis globally acclaimed graphic memoir, persepolis was the recommended book for june in emma watsons feminist book club, our shared shelf. Born in paris and brought up in oxfordshire, watson attended the dragon school and trained as an actress at the oxford branch of. I think this is a particularly good time to pick up persepolis, emma wrote in june 2016. Like her beloved characters hermione granger and belle, emma watson loves to read. Emma watson picks marjane satrapis persepolis for june on our shared shelf dear our shared shelf, our next book will be persepolis, a graphic novel that serves as the memoir of the author, marjane satrapi. She loves it so much she started a global, monthly goodreads book club of feminist texts. Here are all the books emma watson and her book club have. I think this is a particularly good time to pick up. We go oneonone with persepolis writerdirector, marjane satrapi for an exclusive interview.
Combining unapologetic humor with brilliant insights, persepolis describes satrapis childhood and coming of age in tehran during the islamic revolution. I want to start a feminist book club but so far have only brainstormed feminist book club and emma watson book club. Feminist identity in marjane satrapis persepolis alexs blog. If you want to keep up with all the great books shes recommending, weve gathered a list of what emma watson reads. Persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all children are forced to grow up. Emma watson reveals june read for her feminist book club. Emma watson book club our shared shelfs julyaugust. Everything you need to know about emma watsons book club. Chosen by emma watson for our shared shelf feminist book club the story of a childhood and the story of a return. Just like playing a song, picking up a book again that has memories can take you back to another place or another time. This will prevent emma from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. Emma watson interviews persepolis author marjane satrapi from.
Persepolis author marjane satrapi speaks to emma watson on. If i could give less than one star, id certainly do so. For her latest our shared shelf book club choice, emma watson chats with author marjane satrapi about her groundbreaking autobiographical. A conversation with persepolis author marjane satrapi hs. Here are all the books emma watson and her book club, our shared shelf have completed since its inception in january 2016. Chosen by emma watson for our shared shelf feminist book club the story of a childhood and the story of a return the intelligent and. In case emma watson s endorsement isnt enough, here are five other reasons to read persepolis with our shared shelf this month. So far hermione, i mean, emma has been sharing book. Emma watson interviews persepolis author marjane satrapi.
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