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For the scholar, the pervert, and the manic depressive...
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The Handmaid's TaleThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
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Extremely relevant currently, Atwood offers a chilling glimpse of a future world where the extreme right wingers have all the power. A must read for all women.
Flaming Iguanas: An Illustrated All-Girl Road Novel ThingFlaming Iguanas: An Illustrated All-Girl Road Novel Thing by Erika Lopez
Buy new: $10.26 / Used from: $0.22
So funny. So inspiring. So hot. I have the biggest crush on Mizzz Tomato [Lopez?]... A trash-mouthed femme that can split my sides like no other.
The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Writings (Bantam Classics)The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Writings (Bantam Classics) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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DO NOT skim read this one. Look closely, there is so, so much to this classic tale.
Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Live Girls)Cunt: A Declaration of Independence (Live Girls) by Inga Muscio
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Love your anatomical jewel. Love yourself. Love life. Start a revolution.
Rubyfruit JungleRubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
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Brown's Molly Bolt is one dauntless dame...stay out of her way.
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple by Alice Walker
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Walker's story-telling is so vivid, her readers have no choice but to become completely enthralled with her characters.
Things Fall Apart: A NovelThings Fall Apart: A Novel by Chinua Achebe
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Achebe is truly an eye-opener and one of the great thinkers of our time.
The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics)The Bell Jar: A Novel (Perennial Classics) by Sylvia Plath
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A realistic peek through the eyes of one suffering from depression. A classic.
Listen Up: Voices from the Next Feminist Generation, New Expanded EditionListen Up: Voices from the Next Feminist Generation, New Expanded Edition
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An Awesome collection of essays by Feminists of the so- called "Third Wave."
Succulent Wild WomanSucculent Wild Woman by Sark
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Simple: Read SARK- Feel Fabulous... be inspired to do things completely out of the ordinary.
The AwakeningThe Awakening by Kate Chopin
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A beautifully written classic about one determined woman vs. society.
Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming YourselfSpilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself by Sabrina Ward Harrison
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Sabrina is a beautiful artist. Check out "Brave on the Rocks," as well.
Joys of MotherhoodJoys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
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A critical look at the role of "mother" in one African tribe society...and thus, our own as well.
THEY CALL ME MAD DOG!: A Story for Bitter, Lonely PeopleTHEY CALL ME MAD DOG!: A Story for Bitter, Lonely People by Erika Lopez
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More fun, filth and excitement with Jolene "Tomato" "Mad Dog" Rodriguez. Read Second.
BelovedBeloved by Toni Morrison
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Morrison gives all americans suffering from selective amnesia and irresponsibilty a swift kick to the gut while rubbing our noses in our own pride like the poop that it is. yeah.
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls (Ballantine Reader's Circle)Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Mary Pipher
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A very important psychological look at young women during a most critcal time.
Girls Guide to Taking Over the World: Writings From The Girl Zine RevolutionGirls Guide to Taking Over the World: Writings From The Girl Zine Revolution
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Some really great essays from some really great zines.
SCUM ManifestoSCUM Manifesto by Valerie Solanas
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Oh Valerie. Inspiring, thought-provoking, scarey, and slightly amusing all at once... [Plus, she shot andy warhol.]
Bread GiversBread Givers by Anzia Yezierska
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Young Woman vs. Old World.
Reggae Bloodlines: In Search Of The Music And Culture Of JamaicaReggae Bloodlines: In Search Of The Music And Culture Of Jamaica by Stephen Davis
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A superb history, both photographic and written, of the music and culture of Jamaica. Beautiful.
The Bust Guide to the New Girl OrderThe Bust Guide to the New Girl Order by Marcelle Karp
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An entertaining collection of essays from one of my favorite magazines.
I Lock My Door Upon Myself: A NovellaI Lock My Door Upon Myself: A Novella by Joyce Carol Oates
Buy new: $10.16 / Used from: $0.32
A quick read, but full of depth. A reminder to keep on living life to the fullest.
The Vagina Monologues: The V-Day EditionThe Vagina Monologues: The V-Day Edition by Eve Ensler
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You've heard the hype, now read it.
The Ya-Ya Boxed SetThe Ya-Ya Boxed Set by Rebecca Wells
Buy new: $19.71 / Used from: $0.67
Pay no attention to the movie. It has nothing to do with the book. Reading this will make you want to stick your redpaintedtoenails out a car window and drink until the edges oflife are warm & fuzzy.
Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated CultureGeneration X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland
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Oh, to be a hipster. God, I want a bungalo.