A collection of books I've read (or am currently reading) that tell the stories of women. Some of them are fictional, some are non-fiction, one of them is a cockail recipe book, and one is written by a man. All of them though encompass the power of w...
A rethinking of the long held belief that Antonina was an adultress, a shrew, and an all around nasty woman. Did the men around her write lies to smear her and take her power?
Belisarius & Antonina: Love and War in the Age of Justinian|Hardcover
A beautiful reminder and tribute to all the things women hold throughout their lives.
Women Holding Things
A historical fiction book on real life women who ran a mobile library in war torn France. It's SO GOOD!
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade: A Novel
I haven't finished yet, but as a Christian looking on in horror on the Christian nationalist twist the word of God to demean and control women, this book has been just what I needed to reaffirm my faith and knowledge that God did not intend us to be ...
The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality
Throughout the month, I've been introducing Little People Big Dreams books to the twins to learn about famous women in child friendly ways. Frida is one they've been going back to over and over again!
Frida Kahlo|Hardcover
A fascinating look at the women who created the Myers Brigg personality test.
The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing
Could not put it down!! Story of a young woman who must escape a terrible situation and build a life for herself somewhere else. Truly amazing.
Black Cake: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Beautiful, searing, funny. So glad I found this book.
How to Raise a Feminist Son: A Memoir & Manifesto
If you haven't read it yet, put it on your must read for the year!
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Not all the books have to be deep! :)
Women's Libation!: Cocktails to Celebrate a Woman's Right to Booze
A beautiful memoir of survival
The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Another one for the history buffs!
Women & Power: A Manifesto
One of my favorite artists!
Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent
Picked this up at the library and just love how it shows girls can be creative and brave!
Violet the Pilot
Let's send a message--just because we are women doesn't mean we have to be nice
Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate