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women’s history

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

From the woman who is thought to have launched African American women writing in the US, this classic collection of poetry speaks of the smells and sounds of Southern cities and of freedom.

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

This terrifyingly vivid dystopia of female oppression is a classic work of feminist fiction. However, Atwood made a point to base all events in the book on real life events. It reads almost like a manifesto that each generation of reader can find a chilling resonance in.

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

This collection of beautifully honest poems, written and illustrated by Indian born Rupi Kaur, read like the collective experiences of today’s modern woman. They touch on feminism, love, loss, trauma, migration and healing.

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced when the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan and fought for her right to an education. In 2012, she was shot in the head. Her miraculous recovery led to a remarkable tale of the fight for girls' education, making you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.

Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate Mosse

This is a celebration of unheard and under-heard women’s history. Within these pages you’ll meet nearly 1000 women whose names deserve to be better known: from warrior queens to pirate commanders to women of courage who resisted and fought for what they believed.