From empowering non-fiction to lighthearted fiction, our collection has something for every type of reader. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, insights, or simply a story to get lost in, explore our growing list of books—most of which are penned by talented women authors.
Feminism
Down Girl – The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne
Down Girl is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics. Kate Manne argues that misogyny should not be understood primarily in terms of the hatred or hostility some men feel toward all or most women. Rather, it’s primarily about controlling, policing, punishing, and exiling the “bad” women who challenge male dominance. And it’s compatible with rewarding “the good ones,” and singling out other women to serve as warnings to those who are out of order. She applies her powerful theory to a wide range of social phenomena but particularly politics.
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
In Hood Feminism, Mikki Kendall critiques the mainstream feminist movement for neglecting the basic needs of women, such as food security, education, safe neighborhoods, fair wages, and healthcare—issues she argues should be central to feminism. She contends that the movement often focuses on increasing privilege for a few, overlooking the struggles of many women, especially those facing intersecting challenges of race, class, sexual orientation, and ability. Through a series of powerful essays, Kendall exposes how the feminist movement has failed to address the needs of all women, drawing on her own experiences with hunger, violence, and discrimination. Hood Feminism calls for a more inclusive, intersectional approach to feminism that genuinely supports all women.
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
In Invisible Women, feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez uncovers how gender bias in data leads to systemic inequality, with devastating consequences for women. She reveals how data often treats men as the default, sidelining women’s needs in areas like product design, transportation, workplace policies, and healthcare. For example, everyday products like cell phones and voice recognition software are often designed with men in mind, while public infrastructure ignores women’s safety and responsibilities. Perez also highlights how medical research has largely excluded women, resulting in misdiagnoses and mistreatment. Drawing on hundreds of global studies, Invisible Women is a compelling exposé that challenges how we think about gender, data, and equality.
My Body by Emily Ratajkowski
My Body is a profoundly personal exploration of feminism, sexuality, and power, of men’s treatment of women and women’s rationalizations for accepting that treatment. These essays chronicle moments from Ratajkowski’s life while investigating the culture’s fetishization of girls and female beauty, its obsession with and contempt for women’s sexuality, the perverse dynamics of the fashion and film industries, and the gray area between consent and abuse.
Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly
In Rage Becomes Her, Soraya Chemaly explores how women have long been taught to suppress their anger, which corrodes their mental and physical health. She argues that women have legitimate reasons to be angry, from overt misogyny to the daily sexism that reinforces harmful gender norms. Chemaly asserts that this anger is not only justified but also essential for driving change. Instead of being discouraged or punished for expressing it, women should embrace their rage as a powerful tool for justice and social transformation. The book challenges the societal tendency to belittle women’s anger, recognizing it as a force that can no longer be controlled or dismissed.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
In Untamed, Glennon Doyle shares her journey of breaking free from the societal and cultural expectations that had shaped her life. Striving to be a good partner, mother, and friend left her feeling weary and unfulfilled, until a transformative moment at a conference led her to reconnect with her true self. Doyle abandons the pressure to be “good” and starts living authentically, learning to trust herself, set boundaries, and embrace her full, wild identity. The memoir explores themes of divorce, forming a blended family, and discovering that true fulfillment comes from showing up as your whole self. It’s a powerful call for women to stop silencing their inner voice and to finally embrace who they truly are.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this personal, eloquently-argued essay—adapted from her much-admired TEDx talk of the same name—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning author of Americanah, offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author’s exploration of what it means to be a woman now—and an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.
White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Regina Jackson & Saira Rao
In Untamed, Glennon Doyle shares her journey of breaking free from the societal and cultural expectations that had shaped her life. Striving to be a good partner, mother, and friend left her feeling weary and unfulfilled, until a transformative moment at a conference led her to reconnect with her true self. Doyle abandons the pressure to be “good” and starts living authentically, learning to trust herself, set boundaries, and embrace her full, wild identity. The memoir explores themes of divorce, forming a blended family, and discovering that true fulfillment comes from showing up as your whole self. It’s a powerful call for women to stop silencing their inner voice and to finally embrace who they truly are.
Fiction
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris
Ellice Littlejohn appears to have it all: a prestigious law degree, a successful corporate attorney career, a rich, charming boss with whom she has a casual relationship, and a tight-knit group of friends. But when she finds her boss dead in his office from a gunshot, she walks away without reporting it, hiding dark secrets from her small-town past, including a criminal brother. As Ellice is promoted to replace him, she uncovers shady dealings at the company, forcing her to confront both her past and present. With her brother’s safety at stake and a dangerous conspiracy unraveling, Ellice races to protect those she loves while facing an impossible moral dilemma.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, a lavish wedding celebration brings together a groom, a bride, their guests, and a wedding planner. The groom is a rising TV star, and the bride is an ambitious magazine publisher. As the perfect wedding unfolds, old resentments and jealousies surface, and tensions rise among the guests. Amid the festivities, a guest is found dead, leaving everyone questioning who harbored ill will toward the happy couple and, more urgently, why.
The Sorority Murders by Allison Brennan
Lucas Vega, obsessed with the unsolved death of Candace Swain, a sorority student who disappeared three years ago, discovers new information while interning at the medical examiner’s office. Determined to uncover the truth, he starts a podcast to revisit her last hours and encourages listeners to share their memories. With the help of former US marshal Regan Merritt, the two uncover new tips that point to a darker side of Candace’s life and involve other sorority sisters. As the investigation intensifies, a podcast caller is murdered, and Regan uncovers Lucas’s hidden motives, forcing him to confront his own secrets before the killer silences him.
Finances
Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap
In Financial Feminist, Tori Dunlap explores the gendered financial education gap, revealing how women are often taught to restrain their spending while men are encouraged to pursue wealth and investments. She addresses the societal pressures that create financial anxiety for women, such as the stereotype of frivolous spending and the impact of events like pandemics on women’s careers. Tori advocates for viewing money not as a restriction, but as a means of freedom—enabling choices like traveling, quitting toxic jobs, and retiring early. Through her platform, Her First $100K, she offers a shame-free approach to managing debt, mindful spending, and investing. The book includes practical exercises to help women reshape their relationship with money, set investment goals, and negotiate the pay they deserve.
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
In Profit First, entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz challenges the traditional accounting formula of Sales – Expenses = Profit, arguing that it doesn’t reflect the way businesses—and people—actually operate. Instead, he proposes flipping the formula to Sales – Profit = Expenses. By prioritizing profit first and only using the remaining funds for expenses, businesses can avoid becoming cash-draining entities and instead become profitable. Michalowicz’s system offers four simple principles to make accounting easier, highlights the value of small, profitable businesses over large, struggling ones, and explains how early profitability leads to long-term growth. Through case studies and practical advice, he provides a roadmap for entrepreneurs to achieve the financial success they’ve always wanted.
Journals
Wavemaker by AIW-Empower and Women Making Waves
Unleash your potential with this empowering workbook, designed to guide you through 13 transformative themes for self-discovery and growth. Whether you’re part of Women Making Waves’ Next Wave program or simply seeking a meaningful journey toward your best self, this book is your companion in building confidence, resilience, and purpose. Trust your voice, follow your intuition, and step into the greatness within you.
Every page of this workbook is crafted to help you dive deeper and create your own waves while enjoying the ride.
The world is waiting—embrace it boldly and fully!
Your Unstoppable Notebook - Journal - Coloring Book by L Gaudet
This book is filled with inspiring feminist quotes to empower and uplift you, minimalist drawings for you to color or scribble on, and lined pages to jot down your thoughts, ideas, feelings, frustrations, and/or anything else.
Whether you get this notebook / journal / coloring book for yourself, a friend, a daughter, a mother, or someone else special in your life, this book will make you feel unstoppable.
Non-Fiction
Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Loonshots by Safi Bahcall explores why good teams often kill great ideas and how small structural shifts can prevent this from happening. Using the concept of “phase transitions”—the same principle that explains how water turns to ice—Bahcall examines how groups can go from embracing new ideas to rejecting them. He uses a wide range of examples, from the spread of fires to the hunt for terrorists, to show how understanding this science can help us foster innovation. The book provides practical lessons for creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, revealing surprising insights like how chickens saved millions of lives, the connection between James Bond and Lipitor, and what caused the downfall of companies like Pan Am and Polaroid.
Talking To Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell explores how our methods of understanding people we don’t know are flawed, leading to conflict and misunderstanding. Using historical events, psychological insights, and recent scandals, Gladwell challenges our assumptions about how we interpret the behavior of others. He revisits high-profile deceptions like Bernie Madoff’s fraud, the suicide of Sylvia Plath, and the death of Sandra Bland, shedding new light on these stories. Gladwell argues that our misjudgments of strangers have far-reaching consequences, offering a thought-provoking examination of the human tendency to misunderstand one another.