Crowd-sourcing a student's question: I'm looking for contemporary novels about Iraq, Afghanistan, 9/11, and the war on terror that have been authored by women.
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posted by gerryblog
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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What books, articles or online resources would you suggest to introduce a well-intentioned guy to feminism?
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posted by peacheater
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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Help me prove my friend wrong. What are some works of fiction (novels, short stories, even poetry) written by women, but from the first-person point of view of a male character?
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posted by Nixy
on Apr 1, 2011 -
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Find me books and other media about girl gamers, please!
Any type of gamer can apply.
I've already got 'I Kill Giants', 'Halting State' and 'This Is Not A Game'. Are there any other media that portrays gamers of the female variety?
posted by bq
on Nov 10, 2010 -
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Another "what book is this" query relating to a sci-fi book from the late 80s/early 90s concerning a society wherein the sexes live in different compounds and the males engage in ultra-violent rituals and war-type activities.
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posted by notcomputersavvy06
on Dec 27, 2009 -
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My uncle recently mentioned to me that he's never read any book written by a woman. Apparently this is because he doesn't think they'll be any good - he seems to think women can only write romance novels. I find this both horrific and hard to believe, but he seemed serious. So, Hive Mind, I need your help in drafting a list of the very best books written by female authors. Help me teach him the error of his ways!
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posted by badmoonrising
on Jul 29, 2009 -
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I just finished John Fowles, The Collector, and I need it's opposite. Spoiler inside.
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posted by duckus
on May 5, 2009 -
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I read a lot of young adult lit with great female characters. But I'm not a teenager anymore and would like to find something analogous for 20-something women. So, where are the books about young, intelligent, humorous and/or interesting women? Novels, short stories, memoirs and essays welcome. More information about what I've already read inside.
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posted by wsquared
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a fairly recent book about leadership during times of major change written by a female author.
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posted by salvia
on Feb 15, 2008 -
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In your opinion, who are the best female science fiction authors? What are the best scifi books written by women?
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posted by taz
on Feb 8, 2008 -
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What books should I read if I want to impress women? (NOTE: I am NOT looking for books on 'how to pick up chicks')
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posted by Elmo Oxygen
on Jun 27, 2007 -
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I’d like to read some fiction books where the heroine is intelligent,
40+ years old,
not incredibly gorgeous or incredibly wealthy or incredibly famous, but with responsibilities (like teenage kids or a career), who has explicit & hot sex. Chick lit all grown up, you might say.
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posted by b33j
on Jun 14, 2007 -
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Help me to let go of my bias against women's fiction. What fiction books written by women would a "real" man like?
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posted by Xurando
on Feb 13, 2007 -
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What are some good biographical/autobiographical books about inspiring women I could put together into a set for my 12-year-old niece?
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posted by troybob
on Oct 19, 2006 -
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My wife likes reading biographies and memoires, particularly of women in culture and the arts. Think "Reading Lolita in Tehran" rather than, say, "Mornings on Horseback." Any recommendations for a birthday present?
posted by mojohand
on Jul 26, 2004 -
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