7 Books A Feminist Should Read

Accustomed to little more than old folks with their card games and early bird dinners, Vanessa is shocked-but intrigued-and soon makes the acquaintance of Michelle. As it turns out, Michelle is a widow trying online dating, while Vanessa is single and still recovering from tragic loss.

Separated by decades in age, the two women are extremely similar in many other ways and become fast friends. Surviving life is a challenge, but to thrive, young Vanessa must find her authentic self, all with the help of a serendipitous friendship by a Florida pool.

The Unexpected Connection is filled with timely stories, insightful reflections, and humor that readers can relate to as they witness the inner struggles and ultimate growth both Michelle and Vanessa experience throughout the book.

After those questions are addressed, the book provides step-by-step instruction for each part of the college admission process including timelines, worksheets, and resources. It covers every topic from testing to visiting, finding scholarships, and when to apply.

It’s like having a college counselor at your kitchen table walking you through every step of the process without the expense. A great resource for the oldest child, first-time parent, and for rural or home-schooled students who may not have access to college counselors through their high schools.

It’s also a great resource for those students in large high schools who feel like they have little access to their school’s college counselor. A great resource every student can use. The book grows with them from 8th grade to 12th as they maneuver the sometimes daunting college process!

The Feminist Financial Handbook provides real motivation and resources for real women who may be struggling―not only those who have already accumulated wealth. In this book, author Brynne Conroy provides actionable tips for women in business to overcome these obstacles without dulling the visceral experience of the real-life struggles women face as they try to master their money management and their lives.

Because women’s experiences don’t exist in a vacuum relegated to their gender, the handbook explores financial issues with anecdotes and perspectives of women of different races, sexual orientations and abilities. Whether you want to learn more about general financial planning principles, like saving or earning a higher income, or delve into issues that disproportionately affect women, like the wage gap or the long road to economic recovery after experiencing domestic violence, The Feminist Financial Handbook has stories and advice from women who have been there, worked through the struggle, and achieved personal success.

Yet their stories are rarely shared. This is what film reporter Alicia Malone wants to change. Backwards and in Heels combines research and exclusive interviews with influential women and men working in Hollywood today, such as Geena Davis, J.J. Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Octavia Spencer, America Ferrera, Paul Feig and many more, as well as film professors, historians and experts. Think of Backwards and in Heels as a guidebook, your entry into the complex world of women in film. Join Alicia Malone as she champions Hollywood women of the past and present, and looks to the future with the hopes of leveling out the playing field.

We all think: Am I the only one who acts like this? Am I the only one who goes through this moment in life? Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism shows you that you’re not. It laughs with you at the struggles we’re going through as we fight for equal pay, respect and realistic role models. Filled with love, laughter and food, Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism helps us realize that we’re not so different after all.