Our summer reading list
It might not feel like it in the UK right now, but summer is officially here so this week we thought we’d share our summer reading list:
The Pink Tax: Dismantling a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke
We’re generally cautious about books that claim to take a ‘feminist’ approach to finance, as they often end up just telling women how to build their own wealth, but Janine Rogan’s new book promises to ‘dismantle’ financial systems that are designed for men so we’re holding out for some innovative ideas.
A Herstory of Economics
Despite the corny title, Edith Kuiper’s comprehensive account of women economists through history is a fascinating look at perspectives that have shaped thought but are often forgotten. It also serves to show that economics really is just about people, and the greatest insights come from our lived experiences.
Fortunes of Feminism: From State-Managed Capitalism to Neoliberal Crisis
This one’s been sitting on the bookshelf for a while - it’s quite academic but Nancy Fraser promises a compelling argument for reclaiming feminism from its current neoliberal, individualistic form as a way of addressing the global economic crisis.
The Power
Naomi Alderman’s writing style is hard to get used to but the story of teenage girls discovering they have the power to inflict pain on men is a well-known corker. Anyone seen the Prime adaptation yet?
Tenants: The People on the Frontline of Britain's Housing Emergency
This has been on our wishlist since it came out last year, and its relevance, unfortunately, is ever more pronounced. Vicky Spratt does amazing work reporting on Britain’s housing crisis and campaigning for policy change, so her book on the matter is sure to be groundbreaking.
Action of the week: Let us know what you’re reading this summer and your thoughts on any of these books!