Issue #136 Welcome To The Girlhood Issue – Plus My 5 Favourite Books On The Theme

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Welcome To The Girlhood Issue – Plus My 5 Favourite Books On The Theme

September 26, 2024 | By Dua Lipa

This week at Service95, we are looking at all things girlhood. It’s a special time, and I often find myself drawn to depictions of it – through the books I read, the music I listen to or the stories of people I connect with. That’s why I’m especially proud of this week’s issue, where we explore so many different nuances of the word. We have a beautiful piece by Trans activist Charlie Craggs reflecting on how it feels to embrace girlhood as a Trans woman, an essay by Ione Gamble, the founder of Polyester Zine, on the power of being a ‘gross girl’, a Watch List of 5 films exploring the realities of girlhood, and so much more. To kick us off, here’s a list of my favourite books on the theme. Enjoy the issue!

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Transitional by Munroe Bergdorf
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
The Last Girl by Nadia Murad
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Dua x

Welcome To The Girlhood Issue – Plus My 5 Favourite Books On The Theme

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