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Books about Female Empowerment
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
by Malala Yousafzai
A young girl's fight for the right to education despite Taliban oppression.
I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai ... (Goodreads)
The Hero and the Crown
by Robin McKinley
A young girl's quest to prove her worth, culminating in a battle to save her kingdom.
Aerin is the only child of Arlbeth, king of Damar, and his second wife. Aerin inherits her mother's pale skin and fiery red hair, setting her apart from all other Damarians and causing her to be ... (Wikipedia)
Big Stone Gap
by Adriana Trigiani
A small-town woman's journey of self-discovery, finding love and purpose in unexpected places.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentrics in the state. Ave Maria Mulligan is the town's self-proclaimed ... (Goodreads)
Bridget Jones's Diary
by Helen Fielding
A woman's comedic journey of self-discovery, navigating the pitfalls of modern dating.
The plot is focused on Bridget's love life. She worries on a regular basis about dying without someone and going on to be eaten by dogs when her singleness causes her death not to be discovered ... (Wikipedia)
The Secret Place
by Tana French
A murder investigation leads to a girls boarding school, uncovering dark secrets and powerful emotions.
Much of the novel takes place at St. Kilda's, a girls' boarding school in Dublin. The chapters alternate between the points of view of detective Stephen Moran and the students of St. Kilda's. The key ... (Wikipedia)
Wonder Woman: Warbringer
by Leigh Bardugo
A young Amazon warrior must protect the world from the wrath of an ancient goddess.
Daughter of immortals. Princess Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon ... (Goodreads)
Code Name Verity
by Elizabeth Wein
Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.
In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)
The Virgin Suicides
by Jeffrey Eugenides
A dark and mysterious tale about the mysterious suicides of five teenage sisters in a suburban town.
As an ambulance arrives for the body of Cecilia Lisbon, a group of anonymous adolescent neighborhood boys recalls the events leading up to her death. The Lisbons are a Catholic family living in the ... (Wikipedia)
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons
by Lorna Landvik
Five friends gather for weekly meetings, supporting each other through various life struggles.
The women of Freesia Court are convinced that there is nothing good coffee, delectable desserts, and a strong shoulder can’t fix. Laughter is the glue that holds them together—the foundation of a ... (Goodreads)
The Robber Bride
by Margaret Atwood
A story of three women and their experiences with a manipulative friend.
Set in present-day Toronto , Ontario , the novel is about three women and their history with old friend and nemesis, Zenia. Roz, Charis, and Tony meet once a month in a restaurant to share a meal ... (Wikipedia)
Waistcoats & Weaponry
by Gail Carriger
Teenage girl foils a plot to overthrow the monarchy while attending etiquette school.
Class is back in session...., Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style—with a steel-bladed fan secreted in the folds of her ball gown, of course. Such a fashionable choice of ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Assassin's Blade
by Sarah J. Maas
A young woman must embrace her power and destiny to lead her kingdom and protect her people.
Discover Sarah J. Maas's #1, New York Times, bestselling Throne of Glass series-now available for a limited time in a brand-new miniature format! This exclusive edition highlights Sam Cortland. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
by Noelle Stevenson
Five scouts go on a wild adventure filled with mythical creatures, friendship and empowerment.
Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what’s not to love?! Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley ... (Barnes & Noble)
One for the Money
by Janet Evanovich
A woman takes a job as a bounty hunter to make ends meet, leading to an unexpected adventure.
Stephanie Plum , laid off from her job as a lingerie buyer for a Newark department store, applies for a filing job with her cousin Vinnie, a bail bondsman . Vinnie's assistant, Connie, tells her the ... (Wikipedia)
Tears of the Moon
by Nora Roberts
A woman's journey of self-discovery, finding love and unlocking her own power.
A talented songwriter, Shawn Gallagher spends his days lost in reverie and wonder, oblivious to the wiles of women and the ways of the world. He claims that he's content with his life, but his music ... (Goodreads)
White Hot
by Ilona Andrews
A magical journey of self-discovery, as a powerful woman discovers her own strength.
Nevada Baylor has a unique and secret skill—she knows when people are lying—and she's used that magic (along with plain, hard work) to keep her colorful and close-knit family's detective agency ... (Goodreads)
Dance Upon the Air
by Nora Roberts
A woman's journey of self-discovery, as she finds love and learns to trust in the face of danger.
When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband–and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ... (Goodreads)
The Undomestic Goddess
by Sophie Kinsella
A lawyer's unexpected journey into domesticity, learning the joys of a simpler life.
Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable: she’s made a huge mistake. A mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of ... (Wikipedia)
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
by Chelsea Handler
Humorous memoir of self-discovery, navigating the ups and downs of life with wit and resilience.
When Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power - vodka. You would too if you found out that your boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo or if you ... (Goodreads)
Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
A thrilling tale of love, loss, and self-discovery set in the 19th century British court.
“They think I am still a little girl who is not capable of being a Queen.”,Lord Melbourne turned to look at Victoria. “They are mistaken. I have not known you long, but I observe in you a natural ... (Goodreads)
Tipping the Velvet
by Sarah Waters
A coming of age story of a young woman's queer journey through Victorian England.
Nancy "Nan" Astley is a sheltered 18-year-old living with her working-class family and helping in their oyster restaurant in Whitstable, Kent. She becomes instantly and desperately enamoured with a ... (Wikipedia)
My Not So Perfect Life
by Sophie Kinsella
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace her imperfections.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER - Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world., New York Times, ... (Goodreads)
In Her Shoes
by Jennifer Weiner
Two very different sisters discover how to understand each other and the power of family.
Rose and Maggie Feller are two young sisters who share little in common except their shoe size. Rose is the eldest and has been watching after Maggie since they were young children and their mother ... (Wikipedia)
Pope Joan
by Donna Woolfolk Cross
A story of a female Pope's rise to power in a male-dominated world.
Joan, the daughter of a priest and his Saxon wife, is born in 814 as the last of three children. When he discovers that Joan has learned to read, her father calls her “child of the devil” and blames ... (Wikipedia)
Animal Dreams
by Barbara Kingsolver
A woman's journey of self-discovery, grappling with family ties and environmental issues.
Animal Dreams opens with a chapter narrated in the third person from the point of view of Doc Homer. This establishes a double narrative voice, which switches between dreams and memories of the past ... (Wikipedia)
History of Wolves
by Emily Fridlund
A teenage girl struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of a mysterious tragedy in her small town.
Fourteen-year-old Madeline lives with her parents in the beautiful, austere woods of northern Minnesota, where their nearly abandoned commune stands as a last vestige of a lost counter-culture world. ... (Goodreads)
The Land of Painted Caves
by Jean M. Auel
A young girl's journey of self-discovery as she faces a harsh prehistoric landscape.
In The land of Painted Caves , Jean M. Auel brings the ice-age epic Earth's Children series to an extraordinary conclusion. Ayla, one of the most remarkable and beloved heroines in contemporary ... (Goodreads)
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
by Tamora Pierce
Alanna continues her journey disguised as a man, facing challenges and discovering her true identity.
The third book sees Alanna through her journey through the Bazhir desert, where she and her manservant Coram are adopted by the Bloody Hawk tribe of the desert people Bazhir. During their stay, ... (Wikipedia)
Like Water for Chocolate
by Laura Esquivel
Magical tale of forbidden love, crossed by cultural and family traditions.
The book is divided into 12 sections named after the months of the year, starting in January and ending in December. Each section begins with a Mexican recipe . The chapters connect each dish to an ... (Wikipedia)
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
by Margaret George
A historical narrative of Egypt's last queen, recounting her fascinating life story.
The story follows Cleopatra VII , from her early life under the rule of her father Ptolemy XII Auletes , to her eventual suicide. When Cleopatra is a young girl, Ptolemy is overthrown by his two ... (Wikipedia)
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
by Winifred Watson
An unemployed governess embarks on a day of transformation in 1930s London.
Set in London just prior to World War II , the film is about a middle-aged, straitlaced vicar 's daughter and governess Guinevere Pettigrew ( Frances McDormand ), who has been fired from her fourth ... (Wikipedia)
Dates from Hell
by Kim Harrison
A young woman's wild, supernatural adventure of self-discovery through a series of mysterious dates.
She thought her date was out of this world.,Actually, he was not of this world . . ., We've all been on bad dates, nightmare dates, dreadful experiences that turned out to be uniquely memorable in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Succulent Wild Woman
by S.A.R.K.
An invitation to reclaim the wild nature of being female.
This book is my glowing invitation to you—to live a rich, succulent life! I explore love, sexuality, romance, money, fat, fear and creativity. It's a little bit like reading my diary – with ... (Goodreads)
The Girl in the Tower
by Katherine Arden
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, braving the unknown to reclaim her destiny.
The Bear and the Nightingale , Katherine Arden’s enchanting first novel, introduced readers to an irresistible heroine. Vasilisa has grown up at the edge of a Russian wilderness, where snowdrifts ... (Goodreads)
Fairest
by Marissa Meyer
A twisted tale of beauty and ambition, exploring the power of identity and the consequences of choices.
In this stunning bridge book between Cress and Winter in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles, Queen Levana’s story is finally told. Mirror, mirror on the wall,Who is the fairest of them all? Fans of the ... (Goodreads)
Apple Tree Yard
by Louise Doughty
A woman's journey of self-discovery as she faces a life-altering decision with far-reaching consequences.
After giving a presentation in the House of Commons , Dr Yvonne Carmichael (Watson) meets a lean and mysterious man (Ben Chaplin), who charms her by offering her a tour of the locked Secret Chapel of ... (Wikipedia)
Is It Just Me?
by Miranda Hart
An exploration of the joys, challenges and complexities of everyday life.
10th Anniversary of hit TV show. A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller, Miranda Hart will carry you along with the sheer force of her charm, bumbling cheer and charisma. -, Sunday Express, Well hello ... (Barnes & Noble)
First Test
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl's quest to become a knight, overcoming obstacles and finding her own strength.
The first Protector of the Small book tells of Kel's fight to become an accepted and equally-treated first-year page. Whilst the laws of Tortall may have been changed to favour gender equality, the ... (Wikipedia)
Lady Knight
by Tamora Pierce
A fantasy adventure of a young woman warrior, struggling to balance her duty and her heart.
War with the neighboring country of Scanra is declared at last, and Kel finds herself in charge of a refugee camp. Her district commander, Lord Wyldon, has chosen not to place her in control of a ... (Wikipedia)
Grave Mercy
by Robin LaFevers
A young woman's mission to protect her country by becoming an assassin for the goddess of death.
Grave Mercy is set in a fictionalized fifteenth-century Brittany , at a time when the nation was struggling to maintain its independence from France . , 14-year-old peasant, Ismae Rienne, is feared ... (Wikipedia)
The Aviator's Wife
by Melanie Benjamin
A woman's emotional journey of growth and self-discovery, learning to stand on her own.
In the spirit of, Loving Frank, and, The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and ... (Goodreads)
The Lover
by Marguerite Duras
A young French girl's exploration of passion, love, and relationships in French Indochina.
Set against the backdrop of French Indochina , The Lover reveals the intimacies and intricacies of a clandestine romance between a pubescent girl from a financially strapped French family and an ... (Wikipedia)
Rock Chick
by Kristen Ashley
A young woman's journey to find her inner strength, reclaim her power and find love.
Indy Savage, cop's daughter, rock chick and used bookstore owner, has been in love with Lee Nightingale, once bad boy, now the man behind Nightingale Investigations, since she was five years old. No ... (Goodreads)
When Dimple Met Rishi
by Sandhya Menon
An Indian-American teenage girl's unexpected journey to find love, independence, and her true self.
Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more than ready for a break from her family—and from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her finding the “Ideal Indian Husband.” ... (Goodreads)
Moxie
by Jennifer Mathieu
A teenage girl finds her voice and learns to navigate the sexism of high school.
Coming March 2021 as a Netflix Original Film directed by Amy Poehler! ",Moxie, is sweet, funny, and fierce. Read this and then join the fight."—Amy Poehler An unlikely teenager starts a feminist ... (Barnes & Noble)
Embroideries
by Marjane Satrapi
An intimate gathering of Iranian women sharing stories of love, life, and sexuality.
From the best–selling author of Persepolis comes this gloriously entertaining and enlightening look into the sex lives of Iranian women. Embroideries gathers together Marjane’s tough–talking ... (Goodreads)
Emily's Quest
by L.M. Montgomery
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and growth, struggling to find her place in the world.
Emily Starr is now seventeen and a high school graduate. The residents of New Moon consider her an adult and allow her much more freedom. Emily and Teddy Kent have been friends since childhood, and ... (Wikipedia)
Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber
by L.A. Meyer
A young girl's thrilling journey across the high seas, encountering danger and adventure.
After leaving Lawson Peabody, a boarding school in Boston , Jacky joins the whaling ship, the Pequod , as a companion to the Captain's wife, a teacher for the Captain's son, and as the cook's helper. ... (Wikipedia)
The Score
by Elle Kennedy
A young woman takes a chance on her dreams, risking everything on a dangerous gamble.
He knows how to score, on and off the ice, Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she’s going to do after college. To make matters ... (Barnes & Noble)
Against a Dark Background
by Iain M. Banks
A journey of self-discovery as a female mercenary embarks on a quest to find an ancient weapon.
The main protagonist is Lady Sharrow, a former military pilot and antiquities thief. She lives on Golter, a planet orbiting a star in an isolated planetary system with no nearby galaxies . A cult ... (Wikipedia)
The Awakening
by Kelley Armstrong
A woman's transformation as she discovers her newly-awakened magical powers.
The Awakening takes place directly after the events in, The Summoning, . Chloe has been recaptured by The Edison Group, a team of supernatural scientists responsible for manipulating her DNA, ... (Wikipedia)
Tris's Book
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl's adventure of courage and self-discovery, revealing her true identity and destiny.
As the book begins and progresses, Tris hears voices on the wind telling her seemingly useless bits of information. In an effort to cool herself off in the summer's cruel heat, she and her three ... (Wikipedia)
Dumplin'
by Julie Murphy
A story of self-love and acceptance, challenging societal expectations and beauty standards.
Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini ... (Goodreads)
Queen of Babble in the Big City
by Meg Cabot
A young woman's quest to make it in the big city, learning important life lessons along the way.
Lizzie Nichols is back, pounding the New York City pavement and looking for a job, a place to live, and her proper place in the universe (not necessarily in that order). When "Summer Fling" Luke uses ... (Goodreads)
Sold
by Zana Muhsen
A harrowing true story of two sisters sold into marriage in Yemen, and their struggle to escape.
Zana Muhsen, born and bred in Birmingham, is of Yemeni origin. When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in North Yemen, she jumped at the chance. Aged 15 and 13 ... (Goodreads)
Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon - and the Journey of a Generation
by Sheila Weller
A biography of three iconic female singer-songwriters and their impact on the music industry and culture of the 1960s and 70s.
A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three of America’s most important musical artists—Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon—charts their lives as women at a magical moment in time. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wife
by Meg Wolitzer
A wife's exploration of her marriage and identity, as she discovers her own power and independence.
"The moment I decided to leave him, the moment I thought, enough, we were thirty-five thousand feet above the ocean, hurtling forward but giving the illusion of stillness and tranquility. Just like ... (Goodreads)
Wildwood Dancing
by Juliet Marillier
A young woman's adventure in a magical world of fairies, where she discovers true love and her own power.
One winter, Jena's father sets out to the coast of Constanța to recover from a serious illness that would kill him if he remained home for the winter. In his absence, he leaves his house, his younger ... (Wikipedia)
Lady Oracle
by Margaret Atwood
A woman's journey of self-discovery, exploring her identity and place in the world.
The novel's protagonist , Joan Foster, is a romance novelist who has spent her life running away from difficult situations. The novel alternates between flashbacks from the past and scenes from the ... (Wikipedia)
Trickster's Queen
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl embarks on a quest to save her kingdom, learning to become a leader and master of her own destiny.
Aly’s adventure continues…. No longer a slave, Alanna’s daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe ... (Goodreads)
The Last Tudor
by Philippa Gregory
Historical fiction about a family of nine sisters and their struggle to survive during the Tudor era.
The latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory features one of the most famous girls in history, Lady Jane Grey, and her two sisters, each of whom dared to defy her ... (Goodreads)
Marrying Winterborne
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman determined to make her own way in life, finds love in a society where her choices are limited.
A ruthless tycoon., Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, ... (Goodreads)
Lost Girls
by Angela Marsons
A female detective's race to find a serial killer who preys on young women.
Two girls go missing. Only one will return. The couple that offers the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing couple will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When ... (Goodreads)
My Mother Was Nuts
by Penny Marshall
A memoir of Penny Marshall's life, from her childhood in the Bronx to her successful career in Hollywood.
At the age of twenty-six, Penny Marshall was a divorced mother of one living in the Bronx. One year later she starred in a Head & Shoulders commercial (she was the one with the dandruff) with Farah ... (Barnes & Noble)
Blue Dahlia
by Nora Roberts
A woman's journey of self-discovery and reconnection to her family, uncovering secrets and lies.
Recently widowed Stella Rothschild has found a new love in Logan Kitridge. But there is someone who isn't happy about Stella's growing feelings for Logan: the Harper Bride, an unidentified woman ... (Goodreads)
She: A History of Adventure
by H. Rider Haggard
A thrilling journey of a woman's search for her true identity, filled with adventure and danger.
On his twenty-fifth birthday, Leo Vincey opens the silver casket that his father has left to him. It contains a letter recounting the legend of a white sorceress who rules an African tribe and of his ... (Goodreads)
Pride
by Rachel Vincent
A shapeshifter struggles to keep her identity hidden while navigating a world of prejudice and discrimination.
I'm on trial for my life. Falsely accused of infecting my human ex-boyfriend–and killing him to cover up the crime. Infecting a human is one of three capital offenses recognized by the Pride--along ... (Goodreads)
Desert Flower
by Waris Dirie
A harrowing autobiographical account of a young Somali girl's journey from oppression to freedom.
Waris Dirie ran away from her oppressive life in the African desert when she was barely in her teens, illiterate and impoverished, with nothing to her name but a tattered shawl. She traveled alone ... (Goodreads)
Dairy Queen
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to find her place in the world.
15-year-old girl Darlene Joyce (D.J.) Schwenk lives on a farm in Red Bend, Wisconsin, where she and her family own a dairy farm. When D.J.'s father hurts his hip, leaving him unable to work, D.J. ... (Wikipedia)
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