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Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, take the time to start reading a book that features women who stand up for their rights, and change the world in spite of the oppression they have endured. All the novels pictured are written by women who have overcome different challenges in writing their novels as well as in life, and it shows in the care and detail that they craft their stories. 

By reading just one book you are exposing yourself to the life of someone you have never met. It allows you to gain a wider world view and build empathy. So today, pick up a book that features  fierce women overcoming barriers and celebrate International Women’s Day.

Books Pictured:

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Iron Widow by Xiran Zhao

Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds

Warcross by Marie Lu

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Educated by Tara Westover