ON THE SHELF: 5 GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WOMEN, BY WOMEN, AND CELEBRATES WOMEN

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we have gathered a diverse selection of books – all written by women. Let’s together celebrate our female authors and get inspired. Here are 5 books to read and have on your bookshelf this month!

Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World by Ann Shen

1. Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World by Ann Shen

History has never been more fun and inspiring with a book full of beautiful artwork! Bad Girls Throughout History features 100 rule-breaking, precedent-setting women with write ups that accompany each illustration jammed together with useful tidbits of information. Even better, this delightful volume is not only the perfect coffee table accent but it’s a brilliant and inspiring read to boot. Who knew a history lesson could be so much fun?

Kahlo by Andrea Kettenmann

2. Kahlo by Andrea Kettenmann

The book explores the rich body of Kahlo’s work and reveals her unremitting determination as an artist. As a feminist icon and a pioneer of Latin American culture, the arresting pictures of Kahlo work to puzzle together with her own thoughts on her life, on the pains from Kahlo’s sickness and marriage to Diego, and how it shaped her craft. The book features never-seen-before revolutionary art of Frida Kahlo along with elaborating captions is what makes it such a phenomenal book.

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Space You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines

3. Homebody: A Guide to Creating Space You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines

Discover the world of Joanna Gaines when she reveals the secret in creating a home that reflects your own personal story. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide book will walk you through all the practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design in style.

4. Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama was the first First Lady to court an air of “relatability,” and in her memoir, “Becoming,” she shares a window into her life that unveils a Michelle Obama that is just like one of us. She worked and suffered and overcame. From growing up in a working-class household in Chicago, to leaving the White House residence, she has the empathy and the depth of character so missing in her media portrayal.

Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes by Alison Roman

5. Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes by Alison Roman

In Dining In, Alison Roman shows us how easy this all can come together. The book covers such a wide variety of cuisine in an accessible manner, assuring all readers to know that all this can be accomplished with just a minimum of effort and a short list of ingredients. Walk into a new kitchen of tasty meals with this 125-recipe book and quick-trick techniques to make you a total chef star.

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