Women’s voices have shaped history, and this month, we’re celebrating them one page at a time! Women’s History Month is about honoring the trailblazers of the past, celebrating the changemakers of today, and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. And what better way to do that than by reading books by women, for women, and about women?

Stories shape the way we see the world and ourselves. When we uplift women’s voices, we gain insight into their struggles, triumphs, and the barriers they continue to break. Whether it’s a memoir from a fearless pioneer, a business book that empowers women in the workplace, or a children’s book with a courageous female lead, these books remind us why representation matters. 

So let’s turn the page, amplify women’s voices, and dive into these she-roic reads!

Lessons from female leaders who are changing the business world

Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career by Lorraine K. Lee

Want to stand out in today’s fast-paced workplace? Lorraine K. Lee shows you how to build a powerful professional presence to ensure your work gets the recognition it deserves. Blending practical strategies with insights from top business leaders, this guide will help you craft an authentic personal brand, communicate with confidence, and position yourself for success. 

15 Lies Women Are Told At Work: …and the Truth We Need to Succeed by Bonnie Hammer

Media powerhouse Bonnie Hammer debunks the common workplace myths that hold women back, replacing them with real-world wisdom for success in this OWL Award-winning book! Drawing from her rise to the top at NBCUniversal, she delivers candid, no-nonsense advice on everything from leadership to mentorship to making your voice heard. 

Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale

Can women be both respected and well-liked at work? Psychologist Alison Fragale says yes-and she’s got the science to prove it. Blending behavioral research with real-world strategies, she shows how women can balance warmth and authority to earn the credit, promotions, and influence they deserve.

The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women--and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and Maria del Mar Martinez

Why do women start strong in school but fall behind in the workplace? McKinsey senior partners expose “the broken rung”, the first, critical step on the career ladder where women are promoted less often than men. Backed by over a decade of research and real-world success stories, this book offers actionable strategies to break past workplace barriers and advance in your career. 

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins

Ready to reclaim your power and start living a life you love?! This book has been a hit since its release and for good reason. Mel Robbins reveals how two simple words-Let Them-can free you from the opinions and judgments of others. This is a transformative guide to help you stop wasting energy on things you can’t control, break free from fear and self-doubt, and pursue your goals with confidence and clarity.

Empowering reads to help you live, lead, and believe in yourself

Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck

Dr. Martha Beck shows you how to break free from the anxiety spiral by shifting your focus from overthinking to engaging your creativity. She blends the latest neuroscience with her expertise in sociology and coaching to help you transform your anxiety into a powerful tool for discovering joy, meaning, and purpose.

How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists by Ellen Hendriksen

If you’re your own toughest critic, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is here to help you find peace with yourself. She offers a compassionate guide to moving from self-criticism to self-kindness, helping perfectionists rewrite their “Inner Rulebook” and embrace authenticity. 

Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns by Julie Smith

She’s back and here to deliver a powerful, research-backed guide to navigating life’s toughest moments in real time! Dr. Julie Smith equips readers with practical tools for managing vulnerability, relationships, and emotions on the rise in this companion book to life’s twists and turns. Get ready to learn how to stay present, harness your emotions, and respond with resilience- helping to care for your mental health and future self. 

What If YOU Are the Answer?: And 26 Other Questions That Just Might Change Your Life by Rachel Hollis

Get ready to see the transformative power of the right questions, helping you face life’s challenges with courage and clarity in this bestselling book. Through her humor, vulnerability, and hard-won wisdom, Rachel guides you to confront your fears, take responsibility for your growth, and lean into the success you deserve.

It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki

In her debut book, Relationship Coach Jillian Turecki reveals nine essential truths about love and self-acceptance that can transform your relationships. Through a blend of therapeutic strategies, somatic techniques, and practical tools, this book empowers you to love yourself and build the fulfilling relationships you deserve.

Real stories from real women who have paved the way and shattered ceilings

Memorial Days: A Memoir by Geraldine Brooks

In this poignant memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks reflects on the sudden loss of her partner, Tony Horwitz, and her journey toward healing. Through the lens of grief, love, and cultural rituals, she explores how to rebuild life after an unexpected tragedy. 

The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir by Neko Case

In this candid and captivating memoir, Neko Case reflects on her unconventional journey from a lonely childhood in rural Washington to becoming a Grammy-nominated artist. With sharp prose and lyrical storytelling, she explores themes of identity, art, and resilience, revealing how music and nature shaped her path to fame. 

The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke

In this powerful memoir, Shari Franke exposes the dark truth behind her family’s viral YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, revealing the hidden abuse she endured at the hands of her mother. With unflinching honesty, Shari chronicles her fight for freedom and healing, offering a devastating look at the dangers of influencer culture.

I’ll Have What She’s Having by Chelsea Handler

In this hilarious and heartfelt memoir, Chelsea Handler takes readers on a wild ride through her unconventional journey to becoming the woman she always wanted to be. From childhood hijinks to star-studded escapades, Chelsea reflects on her adventures with sharp humor and unexpected tenderness, embracing her growth and the importance of family. 

Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen

In this powerful and deeply imaginative memoir, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen weaves her journey of survival and activism with a beautifully rendered exploration of healing across time. This is a moving testament to hope, justice, and the strength it takes to change the world.

Page-turning stories with fierce female leads and unforgettable plots

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

As her daughter’s wedding weekend spirals into chaos, Gail Baines finds herself grappling with an unexpected job loss, an uninvited ex-husband on her doorstep, and a shocking secret that could upend the entire ceremony. This novel is a tender, funny, and deeply human story of love, second chances, and the ties that bind us together- whether we like it or not. 

Isola by Allegra Goodman

When Marguerite is abandoned on a remote island, stripped of her inheritance, and betrayed by those she trusts, she must rely on her own resilience to survive. Inspired by a true story, Isola is a sweeping historical tale of love, endurance, and self-discovery, as a woman once bound by privilege finds an unbreakable strength in the wild. 

This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer

Spanning fifty years and set against the ever-changing backdrop of Central Park, This Is a Love Story follows Abe and Jane through the triumphs and heartbreaks of a lifelong romance. As Jane nears the end of her life, Abe reflects on their journey of passion, sacrifices, and secrets- painting a moving portrait of love in all its complexity. 

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

When Clara Harrington’s mother vanishes without a trace in 1927, she leaves behind a literary mystery and a heartbroken daughter. Decades later, a discovery in London rekindles Clara’s search for the truth, leading her through lost languages, long-buried secrets, and a journey that could finally uncover what really happened.

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

When Beth’s past collides with her present, long-buried secrets threaten to unravel the life she’s built with her husband Frank. The return of Gabriel Wolfe, the man who shattered her heart, reopens old wounds, but as tensions rise and a shocking crime shakes the village, Beth must decide which version of herself she’s willing to fight for. 

Books that inspire young readers to dream big, be bold, and change the world

Girls on the Rise by Amanda Gorman

A powerful celebration of girlhood, Girls on the Rise is a poetic rallying cry for strength, unity, and courage. With vibrant illustrations by Loveis Wise, Amanda Gorman’s electrifying verse honors the voices, dreams, and determination of girls everywhere. 

Love Is Taylor Swift by Patty Michaels

A joyful celebration of friendship, music, and the magic of being a Swiftie! With beautiful illustrations and a touch of sparkle, this book captures the love and connection by Taylor Swift fans of all ages through friendship bracelets, singalaongs, and unforgettable moments. 

Jojo vs. Middle School by Joy McCullough and Veeda Bybee

Middle school is awkward- especially when your embarrassing first day involves cat-themed underwear and a viral-famous stepdad. But when Jojo hides out to escape the cringe, she discovers she’s not the only one struggling. With new friends by her side, can Team Awkward take on middles school together?

Girls Belong in Space by Ashlee Hashman

Girls can do anything- including reaching for the stars! This inspiring picture book introduces young dreamers to the trailblazing women who launched astronauts, explored mars, and proved that the sky is never the limit. 

Wash Day Love by Tanisia Moore

What started as a dreaded wash day turns into a heartwarming celebration of family, tradition, and love. With Mama’s humming, Granny’s stories, and big sis by her side, Tasha discovers that wash day is more than just a routine.

Coming-of-age stories with bold heroines and powerful messages

Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between by L.M. Elliott

As Watergate shakes the nation and the fight for women’s rights rages on, teen Senate Page Patty Appleton finds herself caught between political scandal and personal upheaval. With her father entangeled in the campaign and new friends challenging her views, Patty must decide where she stands and what truths she’s willing to uncover.

Everything Is Poison by Joy McCullough

IN seventeenth-century Rome, 16 year old Carmela Tofana finally earns her place in her mother’s apothecary- only to discover their most dangerous remedy, Aqua Tofana, a poison for desperate women trapped in deadly marriages. As secrets spiral and suspicion mounts, Carmela must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her family’s legacy.

One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins

Matilda Young never saw herself as a fighter- until she joined the suffragist movement and risked everything to demand women’s right to vote. Told in stirring verse, this powerful historical novel as she faces scorn, arrest, and the possibility of tearing her family apart- all for the chance to change history.

Girls: Life Isn't a Fairy Tale by Annet Schaap

Forget damsels in distress, these girls don’t need rescuing. In this darkly funny, fiercely feminist collection, seven classic fairy tales are reimagined with wit, courage, and a modern twist.

After Life by Gayle Forman

Seven years after her death, Amber arrives home like nothing ever happened, but everything has. As her return upends the lives of her family, friends, and even strangers, Amber must unravel the mystery of why she’s back and who she truly was. A breathtaking exploration of life, loss, and second chances.

 

We hope this list inspired you to explore the incredible stories told by women and about women this Women’s History Month. Reading books by women is not only a way to celebrate their voices and achievements, but also an opportunity to connect with the diverse experiences, struggles, and triumphs that shape our world. 

If any of these titles sparked your interest, or if you have other books in mind, feel free to request a quote and one of our dedicated book experts will be happy to help you out! Happy reading and celebrating Women’s History Month!