Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman | 
pickI didn‘t find Shrill to be a particularly funny book, despite all the blurbs and reviews calling it “hilarious”, “uproarious”, and “laugh-out-loud funny”. I did, however, find it thought-provoking, and galvanising, and insightful, and surprising, and honest. All of these are wonderful things that don‘t need to make us snort-laugh. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/shrill-lindy-west/
I am forever going to be grateful for Lindy West, and specifically this book. It‘s helped me open so many conversations with family members that I otherwise wouldn‘t have had the courage to start. ❤️
#SundayFunday I hope you‘re all healthy and happy, and don‘t forget to tag me!
pickRead on Kindle, so have a pic of a massive hot chocolate!
Shrill is a funny & observant collection of essays exploring misogyny in comedy, society's treatment of fat people, vicious internet trolls, love & grief.
Lindy takes no prisoners in her cultural critiques & she makes passionate, persuasive arguments for her opinions.
Our views aren't interchangeable, but Lindy is an important voice in feminism, giving lots of food for thought.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Kindle has been getting more use lately. I particularly like using it for non-fiction - essay collections, for example.
No reading sesh at 200 degrees would be complete without a smoothie, a chai latte and a big piece of frosted carrot cake 😁
Today I'm back in my usual spot at Al Fresco with an iced latte, avoiding the rain.
"Desexualization is just another form of sexualization. Telling fat women they're sexless is still putting women in their sexual place."
pickHoly Shit. Laughing, Crying, Anger. I confirm all these happened while reading. I had no idea how much of a force West has been in getting feminist, fat-positive truths out into the world, battling the Trolls of the Internet, the insensitive dicks of comedy and journalism, making a good life for herself, all the while acknowledging where she needed to grow and where those who recognized the errors of their ways began to show growth. Recommended.
Has anyone watched the hour-long cut of Lindy West‘s interview with her husband & their partner, announcing their polyamorous relationship? It‘s behind a $2 Patreon paywall…but I‘m considering paying for it.
One of the most interesting observations to come of the whole thing, I think, is that Lindy‘s noticed people are more loyal to the idea of monogamy than they are insistent upon the unacceptability of fatness. Exposing society‘s tender spots.
pickThank you Lindy for your bluntness, for your humor, and the important work you do for feminism and to combat the fatphobic culture that we live in.
🚨PSA:
While I don‘t have *zero* skills, I‘ve never had the patience to actually learn how to do makeup properly. Lindy West recently sought help from her sister-in-law, Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want To Talk About Race? I watched the tutorial. Because, of course.
It was the only way I was ever going to watch a full beauty tutorial. And it‘s only now that I feel brave & competent enough to rock winged eyeliner for the first time in my life.
"When I think back on my teenage self, what I really needed to hear wasn't that someone might love me one day if I lost enough weight to qualify as human - it was that I was worthy of love now, just as I was." - Lindy West
Finished this book yesterday and felt seen by this quote, especially growing up hearing the very same thing said to me by one family member in particular. It felt validating.
? Lindy & Aham looking ? on their wedding day.
My #doublespin helped me hit my goal! This was a great one to make it on, I enjoyed it way more than I expected to. It was funny and deep all at the same time. This year I feel I fully embraced audiobooks & included them in my tracking. This one was great on audio!
pickThis is my 3rd time reading this book, and it really helps me when I‘m down about being fat. One of her best pieces of advice is to look at pictures of fat people doing normal things. Thanks to her, I follow many influencers on Instagram that are fun, fat, & give great beauty advice!
This book also does a great job of calling out rape culture in comedy & internet trolling and normalizing abortion. She hits the right voice between serious & light!
Some #audioknitting this evening.
#knittersoflitsy
I need some fun right now, so I‘m listening to this book before I watch the show.
I haven't read the book yet (need to rectify that) but I'm loving the TV series of Shrill. Anyone else watched it? I just love the character of Annie. Currently watching this obsessively on BBC iplayer.
I think these ones were pretty well done! #3Books #ThatHaveBeenMadeIntoATVSeries
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620
pickGreat collection of essays covering fatphobia, trolling, censorship, feminism (obvs), rape culture and grief. I would recommend reading it before watching the tv series (also excellent) as I think it would provide a bit more depth and context to the show. Very inspiring read for anyone who needs confidence to call out BS when they see it!
pickI'm a little late reading this, but I'm so glad that I finally did. Lindy West is honest, hilarious, and she speaks from her heart about issues women face daily. Her courage to speak her mind is infectious and I can't wait to read more by her.
pickThere's not much I can say that hasn't been said about this collection of #essays. Just that I'm late to the game and so glad I've finally read it. I have watched a few episodes of the series on Hulu but can't wait to watch the rest. Also, adored her second collection "The Witches are Coming" possibly even more because I read it as soon as it came out which means everything was very current. If you haven't already, read both! #audiobook
Finally reading Shrill!! 🙌🏻
Read The Witches are Coming first because, who knows!?! But always meant to get around to this one and my time has finally come. Already loving it. ♥️🎧
#audiobook #libby
Archie stole my reading spot! A friend recommended this tv show, thought I‘d try the book first and I have been laughing out loud, Lindy has two new fans 🐶 👩🏻🦰
pick#bookspinbonanza 1st of 8. Love her strong voice, refusal to back down when attacked by trolls, body positive message. @TheAromaofBooks #mounttbr2020
pickHILARIOUS & IMPORTANT. Loved every single second of this book. A must read!
Trying to finish this one up while looking at these gorgeous daisies my mom and bro got me.
...when you only expect thebest, heartbreak is a constant.
The idea that a relarionship is a failure simply because it ends is a pessimist's construct anyway.
Lunch time.
Another late dinner. It feels like Summer here.
...proof that our culture is ours to shape, if we try.
You only have to look back five years to see a different world...
(So true!)
...lie on the couch all day under the Dorito funnel...
Where can I get this?! 🤣
...Apple Appreciation Circle-Jerk Jamboree...
...being alone with another person is much worse than being alone all by yourself.
Porch reading before the heat kicks me inside.
The active ingredient in period stigma is misogny.
...shame canyon [aka vagina].
🤣
Puberty was a fancy word for your genitals stabbing you in the back.
And the boys are out. As usual the last one standing. Reading time!
...and substitute Harry Lotter audiobooks for therapy.
🤣🤣
Is there anything to do besides read when its too hot to sleep?!
Book 63 of 2020
#botm #botmbacklist
When I first picked this book up 2-3 years ago, I read the first chapter and thought "nah." It just wasn't the right time, but now, omg. Lindy is able to articulate every argument I have in my head where the words don't reach my mouth. She seems like the type of person you could form an instant connection with. I loved this book, she's gained a lifelong fan. I'm silently in her corner, inwardly cheering from afar
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I'm so happy I waited.
