From providing comforting escapism to offering practical advice, books help an individual heal and grow to see the world in a new light. Here are some of the twenty incredible titles that need to be on every woman’s to be read list.
When it comes to the practice of reading books, mental stimulation is the first benefit various individuals think about. According to a research report of data collected in the field, reading can prevent Dementia as well as Alzheimer’s.
If you keep the brain busy, it’ll retain its power to think fast and participate in various mental tasks. It’ll also stay fit and healthy. Well, you can use it or lose. Whichever activity an individual chooses, they should never forget about the value of reading books.
From ‘Becoming’ to ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’, to ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ There is a top selling women’s book for you.
1. Girl, Wash Your Face
Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be (Rachel Hollis)
American author Rachel Hollis recently developed an iconic online community platform in which she shares various tips for better living.
She also revealed the ups and downs of her life. In the new challenging as well as the inspiring book, she disseminates the top twenty misconceptions that women are often told regarding living joyfully and productively.
With honesty and humor, she examines the lies that once left her overwhelmed and unworthy. She also reveals the practical strategies that played a crucial role in helping her to overcome anxiety and move past the issues that affected her growth and development as a person.
In Girl Wash Your Face, Rachel teaches her audience how to pursue life with a significant amount of passion and how to live one day at a time while giving oneself the grace to overcome impending challenges.
A handful of women have read the book, and some have offered their opinion. One avid reader says that she has been following the author for years and her message is highly relatable with the occurrences of her life. Being a lifestyle blogger, she has produced great content.
2. Unfu*k Yourself
Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life (Gary John Bishop)
Fans of Gary John Bishop will be elated to read from his new book, “Unfu*k Yourself and Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life.”
The leading personal development expert brings out his public philosophy in this intriguing session of slightly mind-boggling miraculous results for individuals who need quality and performance in their lives.
His mastery in empowerment is highly pronounced. He adds that the human brain is wired to win such that in every instance a person encounters a challenge, they subconsciously react in a certain way that supports their view about themselves even if the ordeal is harmful to them.
Bishop adds to the chapters that in order to indeed progress, one must confront themselves and self-image in a way that would challenge them to improve.
3. Where the Crawdads Sing (Dalia Owens)
Well crafted by Dalia Owens, “Where the Crawdads Sing” has been written with the woman who enjoys exploring in mind.
Rumors of the ‘Marsh Girl’ have come to haunt Barkley Cove, which is a quiet town on the North Carolina Coast. In late 1969, a handsome man named Chase Andrews dies in an apartment.
In the process of trying to disintegrate the case and establish who could have committed the crime, Kya Clark is suspected by the locals. However, it turns out that she is not the person they suspected her to be.
Being a sensitive individual who has survived on her own for decades, the lady calls home only to find that things are way different at home. But she also yearns to be touched and in the process, encounters two men who fall in love with her beauty. This book is loved by many who have described it as an exquisite series of events presented uniquely in a natural world.
4. Becoming (Michelle Obama)
Almost half of the women in the world have added “Becoming” to their shopping cart.
The book is the memoir of Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States. Published in 2008, the book presents a personal experience by talking about her native roots including how she found her purpose in life and her contribution to society as a healthcare advocate.
Mrs. Obama delves into her life as the White Lady.
The book has sold more copies than any other book published in 2008, in the United States. For that reason, it has broken the record in about 15 days. Divided into three sections, the book highlights her personal life, her life with family and the accomplishments she’s made over a couple of years. One reader says that Michelle Obama is her voice and that she has always loved her grace, ability to empower women, and now, her storytelling skills.
5. In the Company of Women: (Grace Bonney)
Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs
Grace Bonney is a revered author and blogger. She is the author of “In the Company of Women,” a book that features more than 80 stories based on women entrepreneurs who have overcome adversity in life.
In this book, she delves into the life experience of more than 100 influential women who describe their challenging experiences in living in a global movement toward entrepreneurship. Some of these women are median titans, ceramicists, hoteliers, comedians, as well as architects.
These are outstanding profiles that paint a fantastic picture of what happens when women are committed to pursuing their passions as well as dreams. A reader has described this book as illuminating and empowering to emerging women business professionals.
6. The Hideaway (Lauren K. Denton)
This is an enchanting novel that accommodates the traditions of the southern regions. The storyline covers a typical home setting where the character, Sara Jenkins, shares her life story with her grandmother.
She learns more about Margaret Van Buren ( Mags) when she wakes after her death. She has lost her entire family, and now she intends to pick herself up by joining her grandmother, Mags, at Sweet Bay, Alabama. She realizes that Mags has left her “The Hideaway” with the responsibility being renovating it.
In the process of rehabbing the house, she discovers that her grandma left her more clues about her life as a child. This book has been described as enchanting by more than one reader.
7. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: (Lysa TerKeurst)
Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
Lysa TerKeurst is a revered author and one of New York’s best-time selling writers. “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way” is a book about meeting life predicament’s and trying to find your way out.
It’s perfect for those moments when one wonders where God is when they are suffering. All too often, in such moments, an individual realizes that things look different than they hoped for.
Some ordeals may catch them off guard for some time while others can shut an individual down completely.
The author understands this deeply. Hence, the writing in those chapters that offers divine guidance on how to handle disappointments. This is a great non-fiction book.
8. The Woman in the Window: A Novel (A. J. Finn)
Magical realism is a fitting description for this book. It’s also a psychological thriller that vastly lives up to the reception it has been having of late.
Published by the talented A.J. Finn, the book travels down the life history of Anna Fox, who was a revered child psychologist and resided in Harlem, at a townhouse, consistently spying on her neighbors.
She also enjoys concoctions of psychotropics with wine while watching her old films such as Rear Window, which is the storyline of this book as well. Before the middle chapters, it is discovered that Anna Fox has a fear of crowded places.
Therefore, she has been in a traumatic accident that rendered her unable to leave her home or live a normal life without having a panic attack. The book made it to the top list of books that women should read because of its fantastic storyline and eye-catching scenes. A reader describes it as a perfect escape from reality.
9. The Victory Garden: A Novel (Rhys Bowen)
The Victory Garden is a book by best-selling author Rhys Bowen. The heart-rending novel disintegrates a woman’s love as well as a sacrifice during the First World War.
The events of the chapter take place in the setting of the Great War that continues to take its toll. In the process, Emily Bryce, a 21-year-old, is determined to make contributions to the movement.
As such, a handsome Australian utterly convinces her that she can do more. In a turn of events, she falls in love. This book has been described as a perfect illusion by many readers. It made it to the list of top twenty books to read because of its thrilling element.
10. The Introvert’s Edge: (Matthew Pollard)
How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone
Written by Matthew Pollard, “The Introvert’s Edge” is a perfect book for introverted salespersons who aspire to learn more about how to communicate their ideas to clients in a proficient way. In many cases, introverts have always been regarded as shy.
The book mentions that the sales business can be done by anyone regardless of personality. Introverts are, therefore, not left behind.
11. Healing the Soul of a Woman: (Joyce Meyer)
How to Overcome Your Emotional Wounds
Often at times, women are deeply hurt by life’s circumstances. The book answers questions regarding the possibilities of getting healed in such situations. If a man has wounded a woman, is it possible to get healed?
This book is perfect for those who have been wounded by the men in their lives. The author’s perspective is filled with positivity borrowed from her journey. She believes that every woman can borrow a leaf from the reality of her past.
A reader has pointed out that this book defines a path that most individuals have passed through in life. It’s a perfect read for all women.
12. A Well-Behaved Woman: (Therese Anne Fowler)
A Novel of the Vanderbilts
If a novel based on a historical figure that specializes in arranging various advantageous marriages seems like something that would thrill you, then “A Well-Behaved Woman” is a perfect read for you.
The author has a dynasty approach that favors the 400, defined as the gilded aged in American society. The number is an estimation of how many revelers could be contained into the Manhattan Ballroom of the society’s doyenne.
The gatekeeper was a well-behaved individual who is presented as a protagonist. This is a perfect read for individuals who enjoy drama. A reader describes it as a magical composition.
13. A Southern Girl: (John Warley)
A Novel (Story River Books)
“A Southern Girl” is a fantastic tale of the on-going adoption stories of different families. In the next chapters, these families get a new revelation and courage that brings love without bounds.
The character has two biological sons coupled with a promising career. The husband isn’t just loving but committed to giving his family the best.
This is an excellent read for individuals who enjoy reading from perfect family settings. The book has been described as, and that’s why every avid reader should go through it.
14. 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do
Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy
This book delves into the fact that men and women are known for building mental strength in equal measures regardless of their gender.
However, when it comes to analyzing the counterproductive habits that have been termed as bad, and which may slow someone’s progress, gender may come in handy as a determining factor.
In this book, the author reveals the top secrets of analyzing bad habits among women and how they can overcome these habits.
15. 200 Women: Who Will Change The Way You See The World
This is an extraordinary book whose story is founded on 200 original yet diverse interviews with amazing women across the world.
The storyline is based on empowering women by listening to their stories. It’s a perfect read for emerging and seasoned entrepreneurs.
16. A Wanton Woman (Vanessa Vale)
The character, Celia Lawrence, can barely interact with people in the small town. She finds out that her husband has been unfaithful to her.
Then, she also witnesses two murders (of the same characters). Even though she is not the murderer, the town is spreading rumors that she is. The lady leaves her home town to settle in Colorado, where she hopes to find peace.
As narrated and reviewed by avid readers, this is an amazing thriller.
17. The Flight Attendant (Chris Bohjalian)
Cassandra Bowden is well familiar with hungover mornings because she is a light drinker who ingests her drinks in bits.
The youthful, pretty lady is adventurous as well. She often blacks out, and this seems like a routine in her life.
The book is a perfect read for individuals who enjoy exploring their youth in the same adventurous ways. It has been described as a great read by readers.
18. The Shell Seekers (Rosamunde Pilcher)
The Shell Seekers is a book by Rosamunde Pilcher.
It is one of her prominent sellers and was even nominated among the 100 top novels of 2013 in British. The story is set up on the heels of a hasty wartime marriage when Penelope Keeling is asked to repent at the prestigious Porthkerris during World War II.
The book is a perfect read for those who enjoy reading from perfect families that have a political setting.
19. Furiously Happy
A Funny Book About Horrible Things (Jenny Lawson)
Depression has claimed many lives. Jenny Lawson understands this too well such that in her book, “Furiously Happy,” she puts it out for anyone who is battling depression and thinking that the end is near and that nothing can be solved.
She wishes that someone told her that even in instances when everything is okay, one can be sad and apprehensive. This is a perfect read for individuals who are battling different phases of depression.
It was nominated on the top 20 list of good reads because it offers essential lines to educate those who aspire to beat their battles with depression.
20. Women Who Run With the Wolves (Clarissa Pinkola)
Published in 1992, this book is a perfect read for women seeking to unleash their strength from within. It disintegrates the force in every woman’s character by describing the possibility of developing talent even when one is at their worst.
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