5 Books Written By Women You Should Read in 2023
Happy Women’s Day!
If you’re an avid book reader like myself, then you surely enjoy reading interesting titles that make a great addition to your shelves. And if you have been one of my readers for a while, then you know that I breathe and sleep books.
Every year, I like to write something special to celebrate women all around the world. There are millions of women in history who opened doors for us and to whom we owe our lives, our jobs, our education, and literally everything we are able to do today.
There’s Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein, one of the best works of fiction to this day that opened the door to the science-fiction genre. There’s Marie Curie, the first woman to win a freaking Nobel Price thanks to her IMPORTANT work in radioactivity. There’s also the greatest of all time, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who spent her entire life fighting for gender equality among other great achievements. If I keep going, I’ll never stop.
I’ll stop babbling and get straight to it. In this short yet great blog, I share 5 of the best books written by women in history. Some are fictional, while others aren’t. So set up, enjoy, and get your credit card out because you have to read these books ASAP.
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1. The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
This is an incredible book by Simone de Beauvoir that explores the experiences of women in society. Written in 1949, it delves into the ways in which women have been oppressed and relegated to a subordinate position in relation to men throughout history. De Beauvoir argues that women must reject these patriarchal structures and fight for their own freedom and autonomy. Her writing is powerful and insightful, and the book has become a foundational text of modern feminist theory. It’s an important read for anyone interested in understanding the history and ongoing struggle for women’s rights and equality. Great book, right??
2. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Unless you’re living under a rock, you should know who Anne Frank was. She was just a young girl when the Nazis occupied the Netherlands. In this book (which is her actual diary????), you’ll get to read the firsthand account of the terrible conditions she endured alongside her family. Her words have touched millions of hearts all around the world as it gives a perspective on how people lived during the holocaust. This isn’t a book you should read, it’s a book you NEED to read.
3. A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf
This is a classic work of feminist literature written in 1929. In the book, Woolf argues that women need both physical and intellectual space to pursue their creative and intellectual endeavors. She explores the ways in which women have been historically excluded from the literary and artistic world due to social and economic factors. Woolf makes a compelling case for the importance of women having their own space and resources, free from the constraints of societal expectations and patriarchal structures. Her writing is insightful, thought-provoking, and at times humorous. It’s a great read for anyone interested in feminist literature or the history of women’s rights. Interesting, I know!
4. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t breathe properly until I finished it (ok I’m being dramatic but you’re getting the gist.) This book is a dystopian novel written in 1985. Set in a future society called Gilead, the book tells the story of Offred, a woman who is forced to serve as a “handmaid” — a reproductive servant — for a powerful family. In Gilead, women have been stripped of their rights and freedoms, and are subjected to strict social and religious codes. The fact that what happened in the book can become a reality easily is so scary..
5. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Last but not least, we have this masterpiece. First published in 1868, the book follows the lives of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-century New England. The novel explores themes of family, sisterhood, love, and loss, and has become a classic of American literature. Alcott’s writing is warm, engaging, and full of heart, and her characters are well-drawn and relatable.
I would like to plug in my own book as well (because I can and I’m the best, duh.) I’m Sorry is about the struggle of a single mother and the hardships that befell her life, leaving her twin daughters orphaned. It’s based on a true story and you’ll love it (confident, I know!)
You can get it on Amazon, or on Payhip if you want the epub version.
No matter how much we thank the women who struggled before us, it won’t be enough. Without the feminists of history, I wouldn’t be able to write this. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Until next time, go read a book!
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