The non-fiction books by women or for women released so far this year that are resonating with Tatler’s Front & Female
The book industry has become one of few industries where women dominate. A recent study by Joel Waldfogel, an economist at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, revealed that women now author the majority of books published in the US each year. On top of that, the average female author sells more books than the average male author.
This year has seen a proliferation of books about pioneering women, topics that pertain to female experiences, and tomes featuring inspiring anecdotes and accounts from impactful women. From the female spies that changed the world of espionage, to books about sporting stars, literary wives, classical music maestros, inspiring women from lesser-known history and a collection of the wise words of strong women, not to mention an “inside story” of the womb, where does one even start? A selection to consider adding to your bedside stack or to-read list is collected below.
1. This Won’t Hurt: How Medicine Fails Women by Marieke Bigg
There are many ways in which healthcare has and continues to fail women. The health concerns of women are routinely dismissed or trivialised by medical professionals, while there is stark disparity in the research and treatment of women’s health issues. This eye-opening tome highlights the gender health gap and how far medicine needs to come.