The Books You Should Read During Women’s History Month

It's International Women's History Month.

Honestly, woman are ruling everything right now, including movies, music and—let's not forget—books. All the hot and popping novels are written by women. Rebecca Yarros, Colleen Hoover, Freida McFadden, Sarah J. Maas, Ana Huang. You get the point!

For Women's History Month, we've challenged ourselves to dig deeper into literature by women and for women. Below, discover our top reads to enjoy this March and beyond.

Romance

Ladies, we just get romance. After all, how often would a real guy make a grand gesture after a misunderstanding (or simply to woo us)? It's much harder to come by than you think. Luckily, we have all the fictional boyfriends we need to keep us satisfied. These books are only scratching the surface of strong female leads, but it's a great start into your reading journey.

• Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
• First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
• Between Friends & Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi
• Collide by Bal Khabra
• The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
• This Time It's Real by Ann Liang
• Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
• The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

 

Fantasy

Fantasy understands it: women are revolutionary. In these seven books, our FMCs lead wars, conquer kingdoms and simply lean into their divine magic. That said, when you finish, you will feel on top of the world—live life like you're one of these awesome women.

• The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
• Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
• The Teller of Smaller Fortunes by Julie Leong
• The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
• Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
• Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
• The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

 

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Mystery

It might not be October, but spooky season never ends. For Women's History Month, these mystery novels will have you deciphering everyone's intentions to solve the ultimate crimes. We've found everything from fast-paced and realistic, like Freida McFadden and Mary Kubica, to adventurous and thoughtful, such as Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

• The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
• She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica
• If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
• The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
• Ward D by Freida McFadden
• The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

 

Literary Fiction

When you're not sure quite whether a book fits into any one category, it's probably a literary fiction book. Rather than being driven by plot, these stories are all about character development. Take the comeback of Carrie Soto in Taylor Jenkins Reid's tennis novel. Or, you can learn more about the women behind the American dream in Kristin Hannah's The Four Winds.

• Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
• Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton
• The Favorites by Layne Fargo
• The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
• I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
• Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xóchitl González

 

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Young Adult

Girlhood is just as important as womanhood. In the Young Adult genre, you can live the highs and lows of adolescence. Maybe, it's the joys of puppy love in Lynn Painter's Better Than the Movies. Or, perhaps you'd like to return to your own childhood by diving into Allison Saft's Tinker Bell prequel.

• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
• I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang
• The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
• Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
• Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
• Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
• Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft

 

Nonfiction

You can write whatever you want in a fictional book, but there's something inspiring about hearing the stories and advice of real women. These books will teach you what you want to know about romance, mental health, grief and so much more.

• Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
• Finding Me by Viola Davis
• The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
• Black Girls Breathing by Jasmine Marie
• Coming Home by Brittney Griner
• I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

 

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