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9 Nonfiction Books About Disability by People of Marginalized Genders

If you’re looking for your next great disability-related read, whether you like comics, memoirs, or theory, there’s something here for you!

12 of the Funniest Women in Literature

So many funny women in literature are often overlooked! These are some of my favourite witty women writers + suggested reading for each.

20 Must-Read Nonfiction Books by Women

From memoirs to creative nonfiction— women are writing some of the best nonfiction our there. Here are a few to put on your radar, like The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui.

Feminist Phantasms: Recent Haunted House Novels by Women Writers

Many critics have noted the interesting implications for gender in haunted house stories. These eight new titles, including Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith, explore them.

6 Audiobooks by Palestinian Women Writers

Here are six audiobooks by Palestinian women authors who each tackle different topics around their Palestinian identity and perspective.

Southeast Asian Women’s Fiction: 5 Short Reads

Here's a list of short Southeast Asian novels by women for a quick read and an introduction to some of the region's literature.

How the Neapolitan Novels Kept Me Going During Some of the Lowest Points in My Life

Struggling with anxiety, expectations, and health concerns, one reader recounts how Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels kept her going.

5 Nonfiction Audiobooks By Asian American Women Authors

Celebrate API Heritage Month with these fantastic nonfiction audiobooks by Asian American women authors who narrate their own work.

6 of the Best Audiobooks By Korean American Women Writers

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these excellent audiobooks by Korean American women writers.

8 Courtly Medieval Female Writers

Learn more about these medieval female writers and members of the courts of Japan and Europe, with works ranging from poetry to autobiographies.