Browsing: Notable Women

“Provides welcome insights into pharaonic politics while bringing numerous little-known Egyptian women to the fore” (Kirkus Reviews): An archaeologist explores the reign of female pharaohs in a history that “will enchant those wishing to imagine what ancient Egyptian court life was like” (Publishers Weekly).

A Time Best Book of 2018: Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Girls of Atomic City, this New York Times bestseller about five courageous pilots “has recovered a fascinating chapter not just in feminism and aviation but in 20th-century American history” (The Wall Street Journal).

Gail Lukasik’s mother chose to pass as white in the Jim Crow South — but at what cost? Lukasik explores her mother’s story and lineage in this unique look at race, heritage, and a long-buried family secret.

A fearless memoir about tribal life in Pakistan—and the act of violence that inspired one ambitious young woman to pursue…

Fetish Girl is a kinky roller coaster ride through addiction, violence, motherhood, sex, and the creation of Evil Kitty, Bella…

In this “stunning” and “vibrant” memoir (Publishers Weekly), a Korean American woman reflects on the difficulties she faced as the adopted child of a white family. “This book moved me to my very core… Should be required reading for anyone who has ever had, wanted, or found a family” (Celeste Ng, author of Little Fires Everywhere).

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • What if you lived out the drama of your twenties on Air Force One? “[This] breezy page turner is essentially Bridget…

This fascinating book examines the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women — and explores its influence on literature and other media. “An enlightening, well-documented argument for why this novel is essential” (Kirkus Reviews).

Dulcie Bodsworth appeared to be a model member of her community — but in reality, she was a serial killer who murdered three men. Told by the daughter who brought her to justice, this riveting account looks at Bodsworth’s shocking crimes.

In this New York Times bestseller, actor and comedian Lucille Ball tells her story — from landing her first role to becoming a Hollywood icon. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse with this intimate read “filled with light and laughter” (The New York Times Book Review).