These 15 Books By Female Authors Have All the Girl Power

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Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump’s America

By: Samhita Mukhopadhyay

Solidarity among women is essential in Trump’s America. This collection of essays by strong female leaders like Cheryl Strayed and Nicole Chung will inspire you to stand up and speak out in the face of misogyny, bigotry and threats to women’s reproductive rights, despite the grim state of American politics.

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The Alice Network

By: Kate Quinn

Thrilling and heart-warming, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn tells the story of two women coming together to embark on an unexpected journey for truth and justice. Featuring an all-female spy network and a character dubbed the “Queen of Spies,” this novel brings new meaning to the term “girl power.”

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Witches, Sluts, Feminism: Conjuring the Sex Positive

By: Kristen J. Sollee

Despite the women’s lib movement, female sexuality is still a hot-button issue. In this thought-provoking read, Kristen J. Sollee—founder of feminist website Slutist—explores the ways in which female sexuality has been portrayed in pop culture throughout history and how sex-liberated women have been demonized since the witch-hunting days.

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The Nightingale

By: Kristin Hannah

Set in the time of World War II, this #1 New York Times Bestseller tells the story of two sisters navigating life and war in German-occupied France. The narrative puts a spotlight on the lives of wartime women, and the strength of spirit they showed when faced with such adversity.

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We Should All Be Feminists

By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Based on her popular TEDx talk, We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers a fresh take on what it means to be a feminist in the twenty-first century. The author makes important points about equality, sexuality, and gender politics through stories from her own life and experiences.

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Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Fascinating, mystical and empowering, Women Who Run With the Wolves should be required reading for all women. In this feminist classic, Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores some of womanhood’s most prominent issues like independence, creativity, and following your own path by dissecting timeless myths and legends from cultures around the world.

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Lilac Girls

By: Martha Hall Kelly

From New York to Germany and Poland, Lilac Girls tells the tales of three women as they negotiate life in a war-torn world. Through the male-dominated world of the Nazis, the dangerous resistance movement, and an infamous female concentration camp, the women learn important lessons about life, love and hope.

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The Color of Our Sky

By: Amita Trasi

This emotional and dramatic tale begins when a 10-year-old girl is sent to work for a family and escape her duty of becoming a prostitute. Set in a small Indian village, Mumbai and Los Angeles, The Colour of Our Sky is a powerful story about love, friendship and human trafficking.

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Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic.

By Lisa Lister

Gone are the days of men burning women at the stake for witchcraft. Today, women are finally taking back their power, and Witch by Lisa Lister is the perfect way to explore your femininity by learning more about enhancing intuition, connecting with nature and using tools like crystals and herbs.

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Big Little Lies

By: Liane Moriarty

You’ve probably heard of the mega-successful HBO series featuring Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon and the book by Liane Moriarty, and the buzz is definitely well-merited. With themes of sexual abuse, domestic violence and female solidarity, Big Little Lies details the lives and loves of small-town mothers with big secrets.

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Rise Sister Rise: A Guide to Unleashing the Wise, Wild Woman Within

By: Rebecca Campbell

Throughout the ages, society has been largely dominated by a patriarchal structure, which women have had to mould themselves to fit—leading to a loss of confidence and wisdom. Through rituals and healing exercises, Rise Sister Rise will help you release fears and embody girl power in all its glory.

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Feminine Genius: The Provocative Path to Waking Up and Turning on the Wisdom of Being a Woman

By: LiYana Silver

Allow women’s life coach LiYana Silver to take you on a journey of self-discovery, letting go and honouring your sacred femininity. In Feminine Genius, Silver explains how perfectionism, people-pleasing and self-doubt are holding you back, and what you can do to connect to your intuition and own your goddess status.

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Song of a Captive Bird

By: Jasmin Darznik

Powerful and evocative, Song of a Captive Bird tells the story of poet Forugh Farrokhzad who helped to initiate the feminist movement in Iran. Not only did Farrokhzad inspire women around the world with her art, but she also set a new precedent by living life on her own terms.

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In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from Over 100 Makers, Artists and Entrepreneurs

By: Grace Bonney

Girl power is all about owning your creativity, trusting your vision, and overcoming adversity to achieve your wildest dreams. If you’re looking for a little motivation to get started, In the Company of Women is full of advice, stories and inspiration from some of the world’s most influential female creators.

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A House Without Windows

By: Nadia Hashimi

A moving and enlightening portrayal of the lives of Afghan women, A House Without Windows weaves the emotional story of Zeba—a devoted housewife who is put in jail for a crime she says she didn’t commit, shedding light on themes of sisterhood, human rights, and the struggles of women.

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These 15 Books By Female Authors Have All the Girl Power

These female authors will make you even more proud to be a woman.

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These female authors will make you even more proud to be a woman.

From Jane Austen to J.K. Rowling, female authors have been crushing the literary scene for centuries. Even when female writers were considered inferior by their male counterparts, they still found ways to contribute to the canon via pseudonyms (yes, George Sand was actually a woman!). Today, women still face many of the same issues they faced years ago, but they’re not letting the patriarchy stop them from sharing their stories through the written word.

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