It’s International Women’s Day, and as a book lover, I thought this would be a great opportunity to ask you what are some of your favorite books that were written by a female author.
I’ll recommend three of the books that I’ve most enjoyed, which would be:
Must admit I don't read that much non-fiction, although all titles you mention sound interesting and I'd love to read them, if only I could find the time!
I do read some fiction and tend to prefer female authors in this field. I'm one of those who prefers page-turners over Great Literature, and from that point of view I greatly enjoy, amongst others, the writing of Sarah Waters or Joanne Harris. (Harris gets bonus points for being so active on Twitter!)
I also really love The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. Radioactive (about Marie Curie) by Lauren Redniss is really unique and beautiful. Poems by Mary Oliver and reflections on faith by Madeleine L'Engle are so restful and thought-provoking.
One of the next on my list to read is Disordered Cosmos by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein.
The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley, The Red Prince by Helen Carr, Cultish by Amanda Montell, The Secret Rooms by Catherine Bailey, How to Live Like a Monk by Daniele Cybulskie, and Misfits by Michaela Coel were the ones I read over the last year and LOVED 💃🏼
"The Memoirs of Cleopatra" by Margaret George.
It "transported" me 6,000 miles away and 2,000 years back in time!
I never read that one - definitely will check it out!
Must admit I don't read that much non-fiction, although all titles you mention sound interesting and I'd love to read them, if only I could find the time!
I do read some fiction and tend to prefer female authors in this field. I'm one of those who prefers page-turners over Great Literature, and from that point of view I greatly enjoy, amongst others, the writing of Sarah Waters or Joanne Harris. (Harris gets bonus points for being so active on Twitter!)
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
Really love the Henrietta Lacks book!
I also really love The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. Radioactive (about Marie Curie) by Lauren Redniss is really unique and beautiful. Poems by Mary Oliver and reflections on faith by Madeleine L'Engle are so restful and thought-provoking.
One of the next on my list to read is Disordered Cosmos by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein.
Can't believe I never read Radioactive. Marie Curie is one of my few personal idols. 👑
The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley, The Red Prince by Helen Carr, Cultish by Amanda Montell, The Secret Rooms by Catherine Bailey, How to Live Like a Monk by Daniele Cybulskie, and Misfits by Michaela Coel were the ones I read over the last year and LOVED 💃🏼
"The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean and everything else by her. She writes only nonfiction in a distinct style.
intriguing title... I'll check it out!
Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. AWFUL movie though. Hollywood please do a remake.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
I'm a non-fiction reader and loved Code Girls by Liza Mundy. It is the story of the female code breakers during WWII.
Fantastic book!
I can't believe I forgot Candice Millard - Destiny of the Republic, River of Doubt and Hero of the Empire are all incredible!