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.