Discover bold stories of women who broke barriers and changed the world. From pop-culture
icons to real-life rebels and changemakers, these books amplify voices that shaped
history, science, politics, and culture. Inspiring and unforgettable stories are perfect
for teaching, research, or your next great read. Many titles are available in both
print and ebook formats. Download the Libby app, or view our guide to discover more!
Women’s History & Feminism
- — by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
- — by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik
- — by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- — by Mikki Kendall
Graphic Memoirs & Illustrated Works
- — by Marjane Satrapi
- — by Robin Ha
- — by Folman, Polonsky, & Frank
- — by Pénélope Bagieu
True Stories of Women Who Changed the World
- — by Margot Lee Shetterly
- — by Kate Moore
- — by Kate Moore
History, Social Justice & Cultural Critique
- — by bell hooks
- — by Audre Lorde
- — by Betty Friedan
- — by Roxane Gay
- — by Simone de Beauvoir
Memoir & Biography
- — by Maya Angelou
- — by Cicely Tyson
Literature & Poetry
- — by Toni Morrison
- — by Zora Neale Hurston
- — by Margaret Atwood
- — by Mary Shelley
- — by Toni Morrison
Science, Politics & Public Life
- — by Rebecca Skloot
- — by Melinda French Gates
- — by Angela Saini