This was a really nice, unexpected present. From the Desk of Jane Austen is a beautifully presented collection of 100 postcards, decorated with quotes from the great writer. Beautiful illustrations and some great quotes.
Christmas
Christmas!
Christmas time means (hopefully) lots of books! Here is what is at the top of my Christmas wish list:
Not That Kind of Girl Lena Dunham Fourth Estate
Not That Kind of Girl is a collection of essays that bring together everything that Lena Dunham has ‘learnt’, both as a woman in the 21st Century and as a prominent actor and writer in Hollywood. There has been a lot of press surrounding this book, including some very serious allegations of sexual abuse, and I’m intrigued to say the least. Dunham seems to be a divisive character but I like the way that she writes and I’m interested to see what she has to say regarding her experiences as a female screenwriter. I’m looking forward to making up my own mind about her.
Moranthology Caitlin Moran Ebury Press
This is Caitlin Moran’s first collection of writing, and she not only tackles feminist issues but also global concerns such as poverty and the welfare state, as well as some more lighthearted topics including Twitter, Downton Abbey and pandas. In a previous bog post I wrote about how much I loved How to be a Woman, and I’m really interested to read her take on a wider range of subjects.
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