Whether you're looking to read the classics, sci-fi or nonfiction, there are many female authors to pick from.

Here are the inspiring stories behind seven famous female authors who've used male pseudonyms. J.K. Rowling became the UK's best-selling author thanks to the Harry Potter series. And as many fans ...

Author of The Feminine Mystique. Gloria Steinem, 1934-. Co-founder of Ms. magazine and women's rights activist. Angela Davis, 1944-. Political activist and famous leader in the women's and Black ...

Five of the six books to make "the cut" are written by female authors – a stark departure from last year's list that saw men with the name Paul (Paul Murray, Paul Harding and Paul Lynch ...

An American rare-book dealer, Rebecca Romney, has managed it, by searching where Austen’s secrets lie hidden in plain sight: ...

Looking to add some new books to your shelves? We have a few suggestions… Everyone can probably name a handful of black female authors, from Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and Roxane Gay to our ...