Bookshelf

Wetlands, the new book by Charlotte Roche, is causing quite a ruckus. It is very anti-feminine hygiene. And pro descriptions of anal leakage surgery. It was, at one time last year, the number one book in the world. And it's grossness caused people to faint at readings. Jezebel has a review, but do not read over breakfast or if you have a weak stomach.

The protagonist does anything and everything to rebel against cleanliness of any kind. Everywhere. There's something to be said about not always having to smell like a flower. But I kind of like my little fruit sprays and stuff. I mean, I'm not crazy, I don't douche or anything, but my little American-OCD-clean thing generally keeps me from smelling my own sweat.