Browsing: Notable Women

With over 4,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In this acclaimed memoir, a wealthy Danish woman becomes the unexpected head of a coffee plantation in a Kenya colonized by the British Empire. The inspiration behind the Academy Award–winning film starring Meryl Streep.

Understand where we came from. Whether you’re an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The…

A USA Today bestseller: Learn the fascinating true story behind one of Hollywood’s most beloved films! The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers chronicles her experiences in “a must-read for die-hard Sound of Music fans” (Booklist).

Rick Bragg shares a vivid glimpse into the Depression-era Deep South in this “eloquent and touching” biography of his remarkable grandfather (Publishers Weekly). From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author who is “every bit the equal of… Harper Lee and Truman Capote” (People).

Pregnant with her 16th child, midwife Anne Hutchinson defied the Puritans, faced down the Massachusetts General Court, and formed a new colony in Rhode Island. This fascinating portrait “deftly depicts the gritty world of colonial New England” (Booklist).

An inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller: Jane Fonda shares important lessons she’s learned from her experiences as an actor, activist, businesswoman, wife, and mother. “Fiercely intelligent… Rigorously revealing” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

A New York Times bestseller! While investigating suspicious happenings at a remote boarding school, detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles find a connection to a terrifying killer… “It’s scary just how good Tess Gerritsen is” (Harlan Coben).

Before Liz Lemon, before “Weekend Update,” before “Sarah Palin,” Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a…

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 8,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In this extraordinary memoir, Elizabeth Smart chronicles her incredible strength after being abducted and held captive for nearly a year, and her path to advocacy for children’s rights.

“Intelligent and morally aware” (The New York Times): As a child, Chanrithy endured life in Cambodian labor camps under the Khmer Rouge. She shares her story of suffering and hope with breathtaking honesty. “Beautifully told” (Publishers Weekly), with over 1,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.