End of the Week Links
by Kelly
–> Feminist bookstores are few and far between, which makes this one even more special. In Other Words, a Portland, Oregon feminist bookstore needs to raise a little of $10,000 dollars to stay in business. They’ve been open for 15 years and house not only a selection of excellent books by female authors, but public computers, free wi-fi and a community center with free and sliding scale fee classes (ranging from queer-friendly exercise classes to domestic violence awareness events). They’ve already raised $7,000 but need several more thousand by the end of December. Either donate what you can or buy books from them! Check our their online store here. For those of you who helped support Bitch Magazine, it’s evident what a number of small donations can do.
–> Still haven’t done your holiday shopping? Get it done fast & easy using these awesome gift guides at College Fashion and Evilslutopia.
–> Even if you’re sick of hearing about Twilight, check out this interesting article at Racialicious that examines the ideological differences between Harry Potter and Twilight. Bet you didn’t think these books were that deep! (Okay, I still don’t…) Still, a compelling read.
Hope you all had a great weekend! I promise to post more this coming week, since finals are finally over.
- Dollface
Photo Courtesy of Post Secret.
That is sad that the bookstore is struggling! It sounds like it would be my main hang out if I lived in the area.
That photo is precious.
Thank you so much for the shout out for In Other Words Bookstore. I’m really hoping we can raise the money cause it’s a really awesome space and a great community resource. One thing to mention, though, is that we’re in Oregon rather than Maine.
Congratulations on finishing finals! I’m so glad school is in my distant past.
@ Mermaid — Me too! I love independent bookstores, and a feminist one would be awesome…
@ Honey — Sorry about writing the wrong state, I’ve changed it. Ahh, darn my East coast bias. I hope the bookstore is able to raise the money as well!