Book Club

Since being in Angers, I've discovered that I have loads more free time than in the States, which has given me the opportunity to catch up on my ever-growing reading list. So, I thought I'd keep people updated on what I'm reading, if they're ever looking for inspiration. I've added a box to the right that will always feature a little blurb on what I'm reading, and I'll post each time I update it. I'm currently reading The Invention of Heterosexuality by Jonathan Ned Katz, a former professor at Yale and NYU. The Invention offers a solid (although rarely spellbinding) argument against the claim that heterosexuality is completely natural and has been around since the dawn of time. Katz traces the history of the concept of heterosexuality and challenges many commonly held beliefs concerning sexuality and sexual orientation. It can get a bit wordy at times, but it's quite provocative nonetheless. For anyone whose interested in sociology of gender/gender studies, it's a solid choice. Katz also wrote a piece for PBS Frontline concerning the history of sexuality that can be found here.