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“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
—Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey, 1818
Historically, women (and people of color) have been sorely underrepresented on many reading lists. To help change that, we're highlighting women authors who more than deserve your attention.
Discover classic women authors who flew under the radar with male pen names, and re-discover those who broke the mold and dominated their genres (hello, Agatha Christie!) or invented new ones (see: the history of Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein).
You can also browse books by Black women, by early Irish female writers, or even books by royal women. For more modern and global women’s fiction, we suggest books that pass the Bechdel test, books by Elena Ferrante, and even books by women crime writers. Regardless of what you’re looking for, all of the recommendations below will add some much-needed feminine perspective to your reading list.
These female sleuths would earn Phryne's seal of approval.
By Olivia Mason
The author of "Daughters of the Inquisition" tells us why she's so interested in women's history and how, by learning from the mistakes of the past, we can change the future.
Overlooked? Yes. Forgotten? Not on our watch!
The prolific British author deserves a place on your bookshelf.
Join the #readingblackout movement and discover must-reads by WOC.
By BookTrib
Both authors were awarded Carnegie Medals for "literary excellence" by the American Library Association.
The author of The Color Purple reads three of her poems and answers reader questions about her work, life, and views on society.
On the centennial of her birth, we’re looking back at the writer's exceptional life and work.
Paramount TV has acquired the rights to the MaddAddam Trilogy, a dystopian series by "The Handmaid's Tale" author.
By Olivia Mason
The latest preview for the adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic story doesn't disappoint.
By Carolyn Cox
Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore is set to star in an upcoming adaptation of Steinem's "My Life on the Road."
By Olivia Mason
This Thanksgiving, a more grown-up Anne faces more grown-up challenges.
By Olivia Mason
In light of the recent ban on Harper Lee's classic, one writer reflects on the history of racism and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the South.
By BookTrib
J.D. Salinger and Harper Lee were among the clan of writers who eschewed fame for solitude.
By BookTrib
Enter for a chance to win the spellbinding prequel to "Practical Magic."
In “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” the journalist shares lessons from her brief stint as a Playboy bunny.
By Abbey White
The TV network has announced its upcoming adaptation of Curtis Sittenfeld’s New York Times bestseller.
By Olivia Mason
Fans of "The Thin Man" and classic whodunits—mark your calendars for August 27th.
By Olivia Mason
The bestselling historical novel will make its small screen debut this November.
By BookTrib