AAUW’s Comments (group member since Jul 02, 2008)

AAUW’s comments from the ¡Adelante! Book of the Month: AAUW’s Feminist Reading List group.

In 1996, AAUW launched the ¡Adelante! Book of the Month Club, a component of our diversity outreach program. ¡Adelante! book groups meet in book stores, libraries, other public venues, and online, gathering both members and nonmembers to talk about issues of social justice based on the month’s selection.

Submit your book recommendations by March 31, 2016 for the 20th anniversary AAUW ¡Adelante! Book of the Month Club.

Looking for a gift this holiday season? AAUW fellows and grantees have got you covered. Whether you’re looking to bolster your motivation for self-care and exercise, fall into a coming-of-age story set in West Philadelphia, or revisit a classic favorite with a modern twist, these writers will get you there.



1. No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness by Michelle Segar


A glance at the back cover gets to the crux of this book: “So what’s the solution [to losing interest in exercise]? To achieve lasting fitness, we have to change our minds — before we can change our bodies.” 2005–06 American Fellow Segar shares years of experience as a behavioral sustainability scientist and packages a four-step plan to sticking with exercise for readers. Segar is an authority: She currently serves as director of the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center. Whatever your health goals are, learning the science behind motivation will surely be useful.



2. Disgruntled by Asali Solomon


A 2002–03 American Fellow, Solomon taught college English and creative writing while writing works of her own. Now teaching at Haverford College, Solomon recently released her debut novel, Disgruntled. The novel has received attention from NPR, the LA Times , Kirkus Reviews , and more. Following the story of Kenya Curtis, Solomon brings her readers on a coming-of-age journey full of ups and downs, drama and doldrums. Engaging, witty, sharp, and sage, Disgruntled offers readers myriad ideas to discuss — making it perfect for a book club. Read more about the novel and its author on our blog!



3. Re Jane by Patricia Park


2013–14 American Fellow Patricia Park has released her debut novel, Re Jane, to great acclaim. As the title suggests, Re Jane is a creative and modern retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel, Jane Eyre. Park brings her own experience as a Korean American living in New York City to the novel, creating a unique and updated narrative that stands on its own. Praised in the New York Times Sunday Book Review as “a truly fresh, modern take on the coming-of-age novel,” Re Jane should definitely accompany you to the beach this summer.



4. The Cherokee Rose by Tiya Miles


We’ve highlighted 2012–13 Community Action Grantee Tiya Miles in the past for her work with ECO Girls, and she has now released her first novel, Cherokee Rose. Miles is excited about this book, a change of pace from her usual historical writings, and she hopes to reach a broader audience with this snapshot of history. Miles writes on her site, “I was frustrated by the reality of what I was discovering [in my research] and wished there had been a different ending for African Americans and Native Americans outside of slavery and colonialism.” The novel illuminates a relatively unknown slice of U.S. history, slaveholding by Southern Creeks and Cherokees, through the eyes of three young women. This book is perfect for those wishing to learn a little bit of history while enjoying a compelling story!

Planning your next book to read? Besides the ¡Adelante! Book of the Month Club titles, check out a list of 50 novels by female writers under 50 at http://flavorwire.com/471139/50-excel....

Have you read any great books lately that fellow members would love? Share your recommendation for the 2014–15 ¡Adelante! Book of the Month Club. Submit the recommendation form by May 15. If your book is selected, you and your branch will be recognized and sent a special gift.

To celebrate the launch of the 2013-2014 ¡Adelante! book club list, we're giving away a signed copy of Melissa Harris-Perry's book Sister Citizen. Here's how you win: Review the book list, pick which book looks the most interesting, and leave a comment here or on Facebook explaining why. The best answer wins the book! Get going: http://goo.gl/0FeJIo