Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of women throughout history. One way to commemorate this occasion is by reading books that highlight the achievements and stories of remarkable women. Whether you’re looking for biographies, memoirs, or works of fiction, here are 32 inspiring books that will educate, entertain, and empower you.

1. “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly

2. “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank

3. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama

4. “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai

5. “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker

6. “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood

7. “A Room of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf

8. “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

9. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott

10. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett

11. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot

12. “Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China” by Jung Chang

13. “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan

14. “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

15. “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath

16. “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly

17. “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery

18. “Educated” by Tara Westover

19. “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan

20. “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi

21. “The Second Sex” by Simone de Beauvoir

22. “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf

23. “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston

24. “The Diary of Anne Frank: The Revised Critical Edition” by Anne Frank

25. “Bad Feminist” by Roxane Gay

26. “The Suffragettes: Little Black Classics” by Various Authors

27. “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls

28. “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne

29. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

30. “The Beauty Myth” by Naomi Wolf

31. “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros

32. “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed These books offer a diverse range of perspectives, themes, and time periods, showcasing the resilience, strength, and accomplishments of women. Whether you’re looking for stories of groundbreaking scientists, activists fighting for equality, or fictional heroines who navigate complex worlds, this list has something for everyone.

 

So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, curl up with one of these inspiring books, and celebrate Women’s History Month by immersing yourself in the incredible stories of remarkable women who have shaped history and continue to inspire us today.