Emma Watson wants name suggestions for her new feminist book club

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LONDON -- Deep breaths, people -- Emma Watson is setting up a new feminist book club, and she wants you to be a part of it.

The actor and activist took to Twitter on Wednesday to share her idea. At the time of writing, it's racked up a solid 5,000-odd retweets and 22,000 likes.

Hi Team, I want to start a feminist book club but so far have only brainstormed 'Feminist Book Club' and 'Emma Watson Book Club'.— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

After explaining that she was struggling to come up with a suitable name, Watson asked Twitter for help.

I am almost certain there is a more inspiring name out there.... Does anyone have any thoughts ?! #Emma'sBookClub— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

Other celebrities were quick to get involved.

@EmWatson yes please. In.— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 6, 2016

@SophiaBush Yes!!!!!!! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 7, 2016

@katevoegele @EmWatson yes!! — Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 7, 2016

@americasingwr @jk_rowling definitely going to do that— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

@Diego12317 @taylorswift13 of course— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

@cuddlyromione @rowblanchard obviously — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 7, 2016

Some people got in touch with book suggestions.

@bcwaite1969 bell hooks defo on the list— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

And, as Watson had requested, many people got in touch with their ideas for a name.

@EmWatson I was tagged on the brilliant suggestion, "fEMMAnism." So perhaps fEMMAnismReads? Also, you're utterly fantastic. That is all.— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 7, 2016

@EmWatson somebody tweeted ' Watson your bookshelf ' sounded quite good to me !— anne (@howyougethehale) January 6, 2016

@EmWatson What about #ReadforShe? ala #HeforShe— Christopher Fox (@cfoxwrite) January 6, 2016

@EmWatson Granger's Book Club!!— Emma Watson Brasil (@EmWatsonB) January 6, 2016

@EmWatson Emma's Army, maybe?— Marcus (@HereHogsmeade) January 6, 2016

Watson began responding to some of the suggestions.

@EmWatson Iron Rose Book Club— Leland Hutchinson (@leonthelion000) January 6, 2016

@leonthelion000 why?— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

@EmWatson Roses tend to be hearty plants but beautiful iron shows the resolve against oppression both things make me think of you.— Leland Hutchinson (@leonthelion000) January 6, 2016

@emilyfabb nice !— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 6, 2016

So far, however, Watson doesn't appear to have finalised a name. If you've got an idea up your sleeve, now's the time to drop her a tweet.

UPDATED 7 JANUARY 13:30: Watson has picked a winner.

I've decided to go with 'Our Shared Shelf'. @emilyfabb - I absolutely loved this. Thank you, thank you x— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 7, 2016

Thank you to everyone who came up with ideas and suggestions. That was VERY cool of you all. More info coming soon... Xxx— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 7, 2016

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