Books for Thinking Women (or men who want to impress them!)

A Listmania! list by Chocolate Faerie
 
Backlash: The Undeclared War Against Women
1.  Backlash: The Undeclared War Against Women by Susan Faludi
The list author says:
  "Eye-opening, anger-inducing, but compulsive reading. If you doubt the relevance of feminism to today, read it."
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The Bell Jar
2.  The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
The list author says:
  "Read it for the beautiful writing and intriguing imagery...but don't expect the feel good factor."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

The Bloody Chamber And Other Stories
3.  The Bloody Chamber And Other Stories by Angela Carter
The list author says:
  "Gothic faerie tales, heavy on blood, wolves and vampyres, light on pallid princesses sitting around in fancy frocks.  Anything by Angela Carter is definitely worth reading."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

The Freak and the Idol
4.  The Freak and the Idol by Katy Jones
The list author says:
  "A contemporary and original novel from alternative publisher bluechrome. Beautiful redheads and female freaks.  Weird narrative games.  Expect the unexpected."
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The Female Eunuch
5.  The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer
The list author says:
  "A classic that still seems to provoke outrage.  Interesting reading."
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Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
6.  Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
The list author says:
  "Everyone should read more Winterson, and her award-winning first novel is a good starting point."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)

The Edible Woman
7.  The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood
The list author says:
  "An underappreciated gem, though not her most accessible.  Try 'The Robber Bride' for a really compelling read."
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

There's a Good Girl: Gender Stereotyping in the First Three Years - A Diary
8.  There's a Good Girl: Gender Stereotyping in the First Three Years - A Diary by Marianne Grabrucker
The list author says:
  "If you've ever wondered why girls like to look pretty and boys want to be car mechanics, Grabrucker's account of her daughter's first few years will enlighten you.  Clue: it isn't genetic....."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01

Mothers of the Novel: 100 Good Women Novelists Before Jane Austen
9.  Mothers of the Novel: 100 Good Women Novelists Before Jane Austen by Dale Spender
The list author says:
  "Utterly astounding - prepare to have your preconceptions shattered! If you thought women didn't write novels before Jane Austen, think again.  Women dominated novel-writing before Jane Austen."
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Man Made Language
10.  Man Made Language by Dale Spender
The list author says:
  "Don't worry, it isn't dry and technical.  As always, Dale Spender is entertaining, readable and very funny."
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The Color Purple (Harvest Book)
11.  The Color Purple (Harvest Book) by Alice Walker
The list author says:
  "Sex, sexuality, race, religion, gender relations - there's plenty to think about in this very moving novel."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation
12.  You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen
The list author says:
  "Do you have a sneaking suspicion that both men and women are from earth? This book offers some good, earthly explanations of why we sometimes communicate differently."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Live Girls)
13.  Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Live Girls) by Inga Muscio
The list author says:
  "Very difficult to put down, rather quirky and full of interesting ideas about women's bodies, lives, oppression, creativity, etc.  A book to empower rather than depress."
£7.19   Used & New from: £3.21
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Red Tent
14.  The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
The list author says:
  "A novel based on the Biblical story of Dinah.  Lots of amazing female characters, and an interesting insight into ancient cultures...but it's quite harrowing reading, at times."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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