The Harry Styles Effect (Hardback)

Rating: 5 out 5 stars

As I have read this book over the past few days — I have laughed, I have cried, and I have pretty much highlighted every sentence in this book.

In the harry styles effect, fox talks about her time being a fangirl, along with just the ultimate joy it is to be a part of something like a shared love for an artist.

I've never been able to put into words the way it feels to be surrounded by people that love the songs you love, the feeling of post concert blues on the train ride home, and how hard it is for women to have hobbies that don't "fit into domestic life" (even though men can go play golf and poker for hours?? HUH?) ... but Keris PERFECTLY summed that all up in this book.

I love the times I have spent at my harry shows. I don't regret the money spent (it always comes back) because I have met some of my best friends, created some of my best memories, and traveled the world while doing it.

NetGalley, sydney lemmons

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is just such a charming read. I will preface this by saying that Harry Styles seems like a nice enough guy but I am in no way a mega fan of his stuff and I still thought this was a fantastic read. This is so interesting about the world of fandom and particularly women's role in fandoms and what women, particularly after a certain age are and aren't allowed to like or enjoy. This has wise things to say about finding your joy and unapologetically seeking things that make you happy. It's about self-discovery and the wisdom of women that comes through embracing who they are through what they love. It's adorable.

NetGalley, Katy Wheatley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous. Keris delves into the heart of fandom and finds, obviously, the love and dedication of women and girls.

NetGalley, Peach Morris

I’m so happy that Fox was able to find her people. Her story was beautiful! I loved the comparison to women’s interests to men’s and it did make me look at everything a bit differently (and to have this argument in my back pocket)

NetGalley, Isabella Roberts

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I loved this book. I love all of Keris’ books to be honest.
Firstly I could not believe how many times she has been to see Harry - brilliant! Secondly I think the thing I came away with the most was “just do what you want to do” be unashamedly who you are!! I’m off to see Olly Murs with me, my daughter and her partner are kindly coming with me. Was I feeling a bit embarrassed that my almost 52 year self was going to see him? Perhaps a bit! Am I now?? Hell no!!!

NetGalley, Sarah Wall

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Such a wonderful book on one of the greatest talents in today’s modern culture Harry Styles. Enjoyed reading this beyond belief! Full of great information (some I don’t even know as a Harry superfan) I highly enjoyed this!

NetGalley, Jill Speedman

Part celebration and part memoir, this book is about joy, and loving the things that bring us joy unabashedly and without shame. Fox weaves together her own personal experiences with not only Harry but also with pop culture, alongside the way that Harry has impacted fans around the world. She includes anecdotes about favourite songs, experiences seeing Harry in concert and the way he embraces and includes everyone.

Fox also talks about the way society places values on women’s interests- men’s hobbies often take them out of the house for large stretches of time- golf, recreational sports, boys trips, poker night. Women’s interests are expected to “blend into domestic life” and I’ve never thought about it that way. I have experienced the infantilization of women’s interests though, and it was validating to read about it in this book.

As a Harry fan turning forty this year, I really enjoyed this!

NetGalley, Laura Lindsay

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Keris Fox explores what it means to be a fan, especially as a middle-aged woman, in The Harry Styles Effect... A glorious tribute to fandom, friends and - obviously - Harry Styles.

NetGalley, Kate Beeden