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MoPop Book Club: Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl

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PNW musician, author and actor Carrie Brownstein's memoir Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl is the August 2020 pick for MoPop's Book Club. Check out her book and these related Library resources, and join MoPop and the Seattle Public Library for two online book discussions on August 17th and 31st, 2020 at 4 pm PST. Visit https://www.mopop.org/bookclub for more info.

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Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl

Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl

A Memoir

by Brownstein, Carrie

eBook - 2015

In her revealing and absorbing memoir, Brownstein chronicles her journey from awkward adolescent music fan to a powerful performer in indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Available in multiple formats, including a digital audiobook read by the author. In her revealing and absorbing memoir, Brownstein chronicles her journey from awkward adolescent music fan to a powerful performer in indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Available in multiple formats, including a digital audiobook read by the author. Show less

In her revealing and absorbing memoir, Brownstein chronicles her journey from awkward adolescent music fan to a powerful performer in indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Available in multiple formats, including a digital audiobook read by the author. In her revealing and absorbing memoir, Brownstein chronicles her journey from awkward adolescent music fan to a powerful performer in indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Available in multiple formats, including a digital audiobook read by the author. Show less

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"Such Friends Are Dangerous"

"Such Friends Are Dangerous"

by Excuse 17 (Musical group)

Music CD - 1995

Before Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein formed Excuse 17 with Becca Albee and CJ Phillips in Olympia in 1993. "Such Friends Are Dangerous" was their second and final album, released on local label Kill Rock Stars in 1995. Before Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein formed Excuse 17 with Becca Albee and CJ Phillips in Olympia in 1993. "Such Friends Are Dangerous" was their second and final album, released on local label Kill Rock Stars in 1995. Show less

Before Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein formed Excuse 17 with Becca Albee and CJ Phillips in Olympia in 1993. "Such Friends Are Dangerous" was their second and final album, released on local label Kill Rock Stars in 1995. Before Sleater-Kinney, Brownstein formed Excuse 17 with Becca Albee and CJ Phillips in Olympia in 1993. "Such Friends Are Dangerous" was their second and final album, released on local label Kill Rock Stars in 1995. Show less

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Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

In 1995, Brownstein and Corin Tucker recorded their first album, released on Chainsaw Records by PNW punk rock legend Donna Dresch. Australian musician Laura Macfarlane drummed on this album and the 1996 follow-up, Call the Doctor. In 1995, Brownstein and Corin Tucker recorded their first album, released on Chainsaw Records by PNW punk rock legend Donna Dresch. Australian musician Laura Macfarlane drummed on this album and the 1996 follow-up, Call the Doctor. Show less

In 1995, Brownstein and Corin Tucker recorded their first album, released on Chainsaw Records by PNW punk rock legend Donna Dresch. Australian musician Laura Macfarlane drummed on this album and the 1996 follow-up, Call the Doctor. In 1995, Brownstein and Corin Tucker recorded their first album, released on Chainsaw Records by PNW punk rock legend Donna Dresch. Australian musician Laura Macfarlane drummed on this album and the 1996 follow-up, Call the Doctor. Show less

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Call the Doctor

Call the Doctor

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

Recorded in 4 days in 1995 at John and Stu's Place in Seattle, Call the Doctor earned the band early critical praise from noted rock journalists like Robert Christgau. Brownstein said, "it felt like anthems we'd written for ourselves." Recorded in 4 days in 1995 at John and Stu's Place in Seattle, Call the Doctor earned the band early critical praise from noted rock journalists like Robert Christgau. Brownstein said, "it felt like anthems we'd written for ourselves." Show less

Recorded in 4 days in 1995 at John and Stu's Place in Seattle, Call the Doctor earned the band early critical praise from noted rock journalists like Robert Christgau. Brownstein said, "it felt like anthems we'd written for ourselves." Recorded in 4 days in 1995 at John and Stu's Place in Seattle, Call the Doctor earned the band early critical praise from noted rock journalists like Robert Christgau. Brownstein said, "it felt like anthems we'd written for ourselves." Show less

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Dig Me Out

Dig Me Out

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

Released in 1997 on Kill Rock Stars, Dig Me Out was the band's first album with drummer Janet Weiss and their critical breakthrough album, garnering international acclaim. Released in 1997 on Kill Rock Stars, Dig Me Out was the band's first album with drummer Janet Weiss and their critical breakthrough album, garnering international acclaim. Show less

Released in 1997 on Kill Rock Stars, Dig Me Out was the band's first album with drummer Janet Weiss and their critical breakthrough album, garnering international acclaim. Released in 1997 on Kill Rock Stars, Dig Me Out was the band's first album with drummer Janet Weiss and their critical breakthrough album, garnering international acclaim. Show less

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The Hot Rock

The Hot Rock

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

1998's The Hot Rock marked a decidedly different sonic and lyrical approach for Sleater-Kinney, an album that Brownstein describes as "a labyrinthine record, sad, fractious, not a victory lap but speaking to uncertainty." 1998's The Hot Rock marked a decidedly different sonic and lyrical approach for Sleater-Kinney, an album that Brownstein describes as "a labyrinthine record, sad, fractious, not a victory lap but speaking to uncertainty." Show less

1998's The Hot Rock marked a decidedly different sonic and lyrical approach for Sleater-Kinney, an album that Brownstein describes as "a labyrinthine record, sad, fractious, not a victory lap but speaking to uncertainty." 1998's The Hot Rock marked a decidedly different sonic and lyrical approach for Sleater-Kinney, an album that Brownstein describes as "a labyrinthine record, sad, fractious, not a victory lap but speaking to uncertainty." Show less

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All Hands on the Bad One

All Hands on the Bad One

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

Brownstein sees this 2000 album as a transitional record, one that "acts as the connector between the first and second half of [Sleater-Kinney's] catalog." Brownstein sees this 2000 album as a transitional record, one that "acts as the connector between the first and second half of [Sleater-Kinney's] catalog." Show less

Brownstein sees this 2000 album as a transitional record, one that "acts as the connector between the first and second half of [Sleater-Kinney's] catalog." Brownstein sees this 2000 album as a transitional record, one that "acts as the connector between the first and second half of [Sleater-Kinney's] catalog." Show less

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One Beat

One Beat

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Music CD - 2014

Released a year after 9/11, One Beat is considered to be the band's most explicitly political album. Brownstein says, "the album spoke to a dismantling of old ways, of old loves, of old ideas." Released a year after 9/11, One Beat is considered to be the band's most explicitly political album. Brownstein says, "the album spoke to a dismantling of old ways, of old loves, of old ideas." Show less

Released a year after 9/11, One Beat is considered to be the band's most explicitly political album. Brownstein says, "the album spoke to a dismantling of old ways, of old loves, of old ideas." Released a year after 9/11, One Beat is considered to be the band's most explicitly political album. Brownstein says, "the album spoke to a dismantling of old ways, of old loves, of old ideas." Show less

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The Woods by Sleater-Kinney

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After touring with Pearl Jam in 2003, Sleater-Kinney signed to a new label, Seattle's Sub Pop Records, and took a radically different direction with The Woods, their final album before they went on hiatus in 2006. After touring with Pearl Jam in 2003, Sleater-Kinney signed to a new label, Seattle's Sub Pop Records, and took a radically different direction with The Woods, their final album before they went on hiatus in 2006. Show less

No Cities to Love

No Cities to Love

by Sleater-Kinney (Musical group)

Downloadable Music - 2015

In 2015, Sleater-Kinney reunited and released their first album in 10 years, No Cities to Love, on Sup Pop, which simultaneously released remastered versions of their entire back catalog. You can find streaming versions of these albums in Hoopla. In 2015, Sleater-Kinney reunited and released their first album in 10 years, No Cities to Love, on Sup Pop, which simultaneously released remastered versions of their entire back catalog. You can find streaming versions of these albums in Hoopla. Show less

In 2015, Sleater-Kinney reunited and released their first album in 10 years, No Cities to Love, on Sup Pop, which simultaneously released remastered versions of their entire back catalog. You can find streaming versions of these albums in Hoopla. In 2015, Sleater-Kinney reunited and released their first album in 10 years, No Cities to Love, on Sup Pop, which simultaneously released remastered versions of their entire back catalog. You can find streaming versions of these albums in Hoopla. Show less

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Wild Flag

by Wild Flag (Musical group)

Music CD - 2011

In 2010, Brownstein and Weiss formed a new band with former Helium frontwoman Mary Timony and Rebecca Cole from The Minders. They released one self-titled album in 2011 before disbanding in 2014. In 2010, Brownstein and Weiss formed a new band with former Helium frontwoman Mary Timony and Rebecca Cole from The Minders. They released one self-titled album in 2011 before disbanding in 2014. Show less

In 2010, Brownstein and Weiss formed a new band with former Helium frontwoman Mary Timony and Rebecca Cole from The Minders. They released one self-titled album in 2011 before disbanding in 2014. In 2010, Brownstein and Weiss formed a new band with former Helium frontwoman Mary Timony and Rebecca Cole from The Minders. They released one self-titled album in 2011 before disbanding in 2014. Show less

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Portlandia Seasons 1-8

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With actor Fred Armisen, Brownstein created a hit satirical sketch-comedy show about Portland, Oregon that debuted on IFC in 2011 and ran for 8 seasons. The show may have ended in 2018, but the dream of the 90s is still alive. . . .in Portland! With actor Fred Armisen, Brownstein created a hit satirical sketch-comedy show about Portland, Oregon that debuted on IFC in 2011 and ran for 8 seasons. The show may have ended in 2018, but the dream of the 90s is still alive. . . .in Portland! Show less

Portlandia

Portlandia

A Guide for Visitors

Book - 2012

This satirical travel guide to Portlandia is an amusing and enlightening companion to the television series. This satirical travel guide to Portlandia is an amusing and enlightening companion to the television series. Show less

This satirical travel guide to Portlandia is an amusing and enlightening companion to the television series. This satirical travel guide to Portlandia is an amusing and enlightening companion to the television series. Show less

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Violence Girl

Violence Girl

East L.A. Rage to Hollywood Stage : A Chicana Punk Story

by Bag, Alice

Book - 2011

As lead singer for The Bags, Alice Bag witnessed the birth of the LA punk scene and brought a different perspective to a predominantly white male subculture. As lead singer for The Bags, Alice Bag witnessed the birth of the LA punk scene and brought a different perspective to a predominantly white male subculture. Show less

As lead singer for The Bags, Alice Bag witnessed the birth of the LA punk scene and brought a different perspective to a predominantly white male subculture. As lead singer for The Bags, Alice Bag witnessed the birth of the LA punk scene and brought a different perspective to a predominantly white male subculture. Show less

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Love Rock Revolution

Love Rock Revolution

K Records and the Rise of Independent Music

by Baumgarten, Mark

eBook - 2012

Calvin Johnson and his label K Records were key figures in the Olympia indie punk scene vividly described by Brownstein in the early chapters of her memoir. Learn more about the evolution of that community in Baumgarten's engaging history. Calvin Johnson and his label K Records were key figures in the Olympia indie punk scene vividly described by Brownstein in the early chapters of her memoir. Learn more about the evolution of that community in Baumgarten's engaging history. Show less

Calvin Johnson and his label K Records were key figures in the Olympia indie punk scene vividly described by Brownstein in the early chapters of her memoir. Learn more about the evolution of that community in Baumgarten's engaging history. Calvin Johnson and his label K Records were key figures in the Olympia indie punk scene vividly described by Brownstein in the early chapters of her memoir. Learn more about the evolution of that community in Baumgarten's engaging history. Show less

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Dayglo

Dayglo

The Poly Styrene Story

by Bell, Celeste

Book - 2019

Poly Styrene was the lead singer of X-Ray Spex, a pioneering first wave British punk band, and one of the first women of color in punk. Her influence on later all-women punk bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile and Sleater-Kinney cannot be overstated. Poly Styrene was the lead singer of X-Ray Spex, a pioneering first wave British punk band, and one of the first women of color in punk. Her influence on later all-women punk bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile and Sleater-Kinney cannot be overstated. Show less

Poly Styrene was the lead singer of X-Ray Spex, a pioneering first wave British punk band, and one of the first women of color in punk. Her influence on later all-women punk bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile and Sleater-Kinney cannot be overstated. Poly Styrene was the lead singer of X-Ray Spex, a pioneering first wave British punk band, and one of the first women of color in punk. Her influence on later all-women punk bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile and Sleater-Kinney cannot be overstated. Show less

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She's A Rebel

She's A Rebel

The History of Women in Rock & Roll

by Gaar, Gillian G.

Book - 2002

This expanded edition of Gaar's groundbreaking 1992 history of women in rock includes chapters on Sleater-Kinney and other female punk musicians of the 1990s. Gaar is also a panelist in the POP+ Punk Panel Discussion taking place on August 11th. This expanded edition of Gaar's groundbreaking 1992 history of women in rock includes chapters on Sleater-Kinney and other female punk musicians of the 1990s. Gaar is also a panelist in the POP+ Punk Panel Discussion taking place on August 11th. Show less

This expanded edition of Gaar's groundbreaking 1992 history of women in rock includes chapters on Sleater-Kinney and other female punk musicians of the 1990s. Gaar is also a panelist in the POP+ Punk Panel Discussion taking place on August 11th. This expanded edition of Gaar's groundbreaking 1992 history of women in rock includes chapters on Sleater-Kinney and other female punk musicians of the 1990s. Gaar is also a panelist in the POP+ Punk Panel Discussion taking place on August 11th. Show less

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The Spitboy Rule

The Spitboy Rule

Tales of A Xicana in A Female Punk Band

by Gonzales, Michelle Cruz

Book - 2016

Spitboy was a San Francisco-based all-women feminist punk band that emerged at the same time as Riot Grrrl but was not part of it. Drummer Gonzales writes about her experiences as a woman of color in a very white male scene with clarity and insight. Spitboy was a San Francisco-based all-women feminist punk band that emerged at the same time as Riot Grrrl but was not part of it. Drummer Gonzales writes about her experiences as a woman of color in a very white male scene with clarity and insight. Show less

Spitboy was a San Francisco-based all-women feminist punk band that emerged at the same time as Riot Grrrl but was not part of it. Drummer Gonzales writes about her experiences as a woman of color in a very white male scene with clarity and insight. Spitboy was a San Francisco-based all-women feminist punk band that emerged at the same time as Riot Grrrl but was not part of it. Drummer Gonzales writes about her experiences as a woman of color in a very white male scene with clarity and insight. Show less

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Girl in A Band

Girl in A Band

by Gordon, Kim

eBook - 2015

Fans and readers were blessed with two excellent music memoirs penned by women in 2015: Brownstein's book and this sharp, introspective memoir from Kim Gordon, one of the founders of influential experimental rock group Sonic Youth. Fans and readers were blessed with two excellent music memoirs penned by women in 2015: Brownstein's book and this sharp, introspective memoir from Kim Gordon, one of the founders of influential experimental rock group Sonic Youth. Show less

Fans and readers were blessed with two excellent music memoirs penned by women in 2015: Brownstein's book and this sharp, introspective memoir from Kim Gordon, one of the founders of influential experimental rock group Sonic Youth. Fans and readers were blessed with two excellent music memoirs penned by women in 2015: Brownstein's book and this sharp, introspective memoir from Kim Gordon, one of the founders of influential experimental rock group Sonic Youth. Show less

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Girls to the Front

Girls to the Front

The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution

by Marcus, Sara

eBook - 2010

Through careful research and interviews with key figures, Marcus provides a detailed and compelling account of Riot Grrrl, a radical feminist movement that emerged from the American punk underground in the early 1990s. Through careful research and interviews with key figures, Marcus provides a detailed and compelling account of Riot Grrrl, a radical feminist movement that emerged from the American punk underground in the early 1990s. Show less

Through careful research and interviews with key figures, Marcus provides a detailed and compelling account of Riot Grrrl, a radical feminist movement that emerged from the American punk underground in the early 1990s. Through careful research and interviews with key figures, Marcus provides a detailed and compelling account of Riot Grrrl, a radical feminist movement that emerged from the American punk underground in the early 1990s. Show less

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Queer and Trans Artists of Color

Queer and Trans Artists of Color

Volume Two

Book - 2016

This collection includes an interview with Mimi Thi Nguyen, who talks about racism in punk culture. Nguyen has written about racism and the erasure of women of color in Riot Grrrl in her excellent essay "Riot Grrrl, Race, and Revival." This collection includes an interview with Mimi Thi Nguyen, who talks about racism in punk culture. Nguyen has written about racism and the erasure of women of color in Riot Grrrl in her excellent essay "Riot Grrrl, Race, and Revival." Show less

This collection includes an interview with Mimi Thi Nguyen, who talks about racism in punk culture. Nguyen has written about racism and the erasure of women of color in Riot Grrrl in her excellent essay "Riot Grrrl, Race, and Revival." This collection includes an interview with Mimi Thi Nguyen, who talks about racism in punk culture. Nguyen has written about racism and the erasure of women of color in Riot Grrrl in her excellent essay "Riot Grrrl, Race, and Revival." Show less

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Girl Power

Girl Power

The Nineties Revolution in Music

by Meltzer, Marisa

Book - 2010

Meltzer explores the evolution and impact of Riot Grrrl on music and popular culture in the 1990s, and examines the legacy of female artists who emerged in this decade including Alanis Morrissette, Bratmobile, the Spice Girls, and Sleater-Kinney. Meltzer explores the evolution and impact of Riot Grrrl on music and popular culture in the 1990s, and examines the legacy of female artists who emerged in this decade including Alanis Morrissette, Bratmobile, the Spice Girls, and Sleater-Kinney. Show less

Meltzer explores the evolution and impact of Riot Grrrl on music and popular culture in the 1990s, and examines the legacy of female artists who emerged in this decade including Alanis Morrissette, Bratmobile, the Spice Girls, and Sleater-Kinney. Meltzer explores the evolution and impact of Riot Grrrl on music and popular culture in the 1990s, and examines the legacy of female artists who emerged in this decade including Alanis Morrissette, Bratmobile, the Spice Girls, and Sleater-Kinney. Show less

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Cinderella's Big Score

Cinderella's Big Score

Women of the Punk and Indie Underground

by Raha, Maria

Book - 2005

Rock journalist Raha examines the frequently overlooked histories of women in the punk & indie underground music scenes and profiles many bands mentioned by Brownstein including Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Team Dresch, and of course, Sleater-Kinney. Rock journalist Raha examines the frequently overlooked histories of women in the punk & indie underground music scenes and profiles many bands mentioned by Brownstein including Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Team Dresch, and of course, Sleater-Kinney. Show less

Rock journalist Raha examines the frequently overlooked histories of women in the punk & indie underground music scenes and profiles many bands mentioned by Brownstein including Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Team Dresch, and of course, Sleater-Kinney. Rock journalist Raha examines the frequently overlooked histories of women in the punk & indie underground music scenes and profiles many bands mentioned by Brownstein including Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Team Dresch, and of course, Sleater-Kinney. Show less

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The Riot Grrrl Collection

The Riot Grrrl Collection

Book - 2013

Zines (handmade, low-budget publications) were a major part of Riot Grrrl. This book features full-color reproductions from key Riot Grrrl zines such as Bikini Kill, Jigsaw, and Girl Germs, as well as an Excuse 17/Heavens to Betsy flier from 1994. Zines (handmade, low-budget publications) were a major part of Riot Grrrl. This book features full-color reproductions from key Riot Grrrl zines such as Bikini Kill, Jigsaw, and Girl Germs, as well as an Excuse 17/Heavens to Betsy flier from 1994. Show less

Zines (handmade, low-budget publications) were a major part of Riot Grrrl. This book features full-color reproductions from key Riot Grrrl zines such as Bikini Kill, Jigsaw, and Girl Germs, as well as an Excuse 17/Heavens to Betsy flier from 1994. Zines (handmade, low-budget publications) were a major part of Riot Grrrl. This book features full-color reproductions from key Riot Grrrl zines such as Bikini Kill, Jigsaw, and Girl Germs, as well as an Excuse 17/Heavens to Betsy flier from 1994. Show less

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The First Two Records

The First Two Records

by Bikini Kill (Musical group)

Music CD - 2015

Brownstein writes, "Hearing Bikini Kill was like having someone illuminate my world for the first time." This groundbreaking Riot Grrrl band was formed by Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox and Billy Karren in Olympia, WA in 1990. Brownstein writes, "Hearing Bikini Kill was like having someone illuminate my world for the first time." This groundbreaking Riot Grrrl band was formed by Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox and Billy Karren in Olympia, WA in 1990. Show less

Brownstein writes, "Hearing Bikini Kill was like having someone illuminate my world for the first time." This groundbreaking Riot Grrrl band was formed by Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox and Billy Karren in Olympia, WA in 1990. Brownstein writes, "Hearing Bikini Kill was like having someone illuminate my world for the first time." This groundbreaking Riot Grrrl band was formed by Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox and Billy Karren in Olympia, WA in 1990. Show less

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