pickRead for my dissertation...and made me very paranoid about whether I'm critiquing in my writing! Instead of reading with suspicion and detachment, trying to ferret out the secrets or expose the gaps in a book, Felski advocates for a postcritical reading that embraces affect and the cocreation of meaning between text and reader. Will work perfectly in my chapter about the emotional aspects of immersion not being opposed to scholarly reading!
pickI bought this shortly after the 2016 elections. The title described my thoughts. Then I put the book on my shelf because I was feeling too raw. Recently I thought, “I‘d better read this before it‘s obsolete.” Well, the good news is, it isn‘t likely to ever be 100% obsolete. If you read politically, try this book. For me, every essay was worth the time.
Full review www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2019
#politics #resistlist #readersresist
This book‘s been on my shelf far too long. Even though it was compiled right after the 2016 election, the concerns still exist. Obvi. And I‘m proud to say I got through 90 pages without feeling sick to my stomach. But that‘s all for today ... back to Mary Oliver poems until I feel like I can continue with this book. #resistlist #readersresist #somedaysitsalltoomuchtoabsorb #notmypresident
so-soI love the idea of this book but am less thrilled with the execution. It is contradictory in places and overall not tremendously helpful. Additionally, it hasn‘t aged well.
The book tagged is actually an older edition as this edition appears not to be in the database.
From the recent WHAT WE DO NOW and feeling more timely than ever :( Practice self care but don't forget to contact your reps about DACA! This book is also a great read.
pickI thought this collection was stunning for the most part. I particularly enjoyed the essays by George Saunders, Dave Eggars, Linda Sarsour, Rabbi Sharon Klienbaum, and M. Dove Kent.
"Will he be able to put in place all the worst ideas... building a wall; IN PROGRESS
banning and deporting Muslims; ✔️
ending Obamacare; IN PROGRESS
reneging on climate change treaty responsibilities;✔️
expanding libel law;
criminalizing abortion; ✔️
jailing his political opponents;
supporting aggressive stop-and-frisk policing; ✔️ reviving mass surveillance and torture?"
He's an efficient bigot. I'll admit.
Feeling irritated and ragey this morning, so this is the perfect book, right?
#JuneBookBugs Day 1 - June Most Anticipated
These are some of the books I'm most anticipating reading in June. Actually, it looks like I'm having a bit of a "Social Justice June" theme with my reading this month, including books about immigration, corruption, slavery, political action, and other relevant themes.
