32 Inspiring Books for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. To honor this important occasion, we have curated a list of 32 inspiring books that highlight the stories, struggles, and triumphs of remarkable women. From memoirs and biographies to fiction and poetry, these books offer a diverse range of perspectives and narratives that will leave readers feeling empowered and enlightened.

  1. “Becoming” by Michelle Obama
  2. “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly
  3. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott
  4. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China” by Jung Chang
  5. “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
  6. “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban” by Malala Yousafzai
  7. “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker
  8. “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank
  9. “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood
  10. “The Second Sex” by Simone de Beauvoir
  11. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
  12. 12. “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly
  13. “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan
  14. “Bad Feminist” by Roxane Gay
  15. “Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World” by Linda Hirshman
  16. “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  17. “The Beauty Myth” by Naomi Wolf
  18. “Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
  19. “The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henríquez
  20. “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin
  21. “Educated” by Tara Westover
  22. “Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly and Laura Freeman
  23. “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath
  24. “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo
  25. “Girls Burn Brighter” by Shobha Rao
  26. “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  27. “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
  28. “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
  29. “The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan” by Jenny Nordberg
  30. “Beloved” by Toni Morrison
  31. “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline
  32. “Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado Perez

These books offer a glimpse into the lives of women who have defied societal norms, shattered barriers, and left a lasting impact on history. Whether you are interested in personal stories of resilience, explorations of gender equality, or powerful feminist literature, this list has something for everyone. So, grab a book, immerse yourself in the stories, and join us in celebrating the extraordinary women who have shaped our world.