Anonymous
Post 01/12/2024 03:02     Subject: Re:Book about woman doing something interesting
I just remembered one I read a few years back.
It is Called "Pieces of Her" by Karin slaughter.

It is about a young woman who learns that her mom was a terrorist before she was born.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 23:36     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
I didn’t read the book but I loved the movie Hidden Figures. It’s based on a book of the same name.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 23:33     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Lessons in Chemistry
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 23:04     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Here are three historical fictions around strong women that I loved.

The First Ladies (friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune- both did so many amazing things)

The magnificent lives of Marjorie Post - one of my faves! And if you’re local to DC, then you go visit her home, Hillwood, when you’re done with the book.

The Rose Code- about the female codebreakers in England at Bletchley park during World War III – fascinating.


Oops clearly meant World War II L O L.


Kate Quinn's other WWII books are also woman-centered and quite good - The Alice Network (spy ring) and The Diamond Eye (deadliest female sniper).
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 21:47     Subject: Re:Book about woman doing something interesting
The Giver of Stars
Island of Sea Women
Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 21:13     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Agree with Signature in All Things, Invention of wings, and Manhattan Beach.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:56     Subject: Re:Book about woman doing something interesting
What about the book Class, by the same woman who wrote Maid? She writes about getting her bachelor's and MFA in Montana.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:50     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo is really good. She's a journalist and a very engaging writer.


This is very good.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:48     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:Here are three historical fictions around strong women that I loved.

The First Ladies (friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune- both did so many amazing things)

The magnificent lives of Marjorie Post - one of my faves! And if you’re local to DC, then you go visit her home, Hillwood, when you’re done with the book.

The Rose Code- about the female codebreakers in England at Bletchley park during World War III – fascinating.


Oops clearly meant World War II L O L.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:47     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:Have you read any books featuring a female main character doing something interesting outside of being a mom/romantic partner? Solving mysteries, looking for treasure, building a business, testifying in congress…idk.

I’m looking for inspiration to pass the time this winter.

Nonfiction is also excellent.

It’s ok if the character is a wife and mom but I’d like the story to be focused on something else.


Yes! The Signature of All Things, it’s exactly what you described. So good!!
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:45     Subject: Re:Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:Nancy Drew


Trixie Belden
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:44     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Anonymous wrote:Walks far woman was really good!

Also, book club just read this
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

i didn't read it b/c I could not attend that meeting.

Might try to read it - I also like adventure stories.


I was going to suggest Matrix by Lauren Groff

Also Siren Queen by Nghi Vo— sort of a riff on the life of Anna May Wong
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:44     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Carrie Soto is back
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:42     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead is fiction about a sorta Amelia Earhart-ish character and an actress who will play her in a movie decades later. It’s a masterpiece and so much fun.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2024 19:42     Subject: Book about woman doing something interesting
Here are three historical fictions around strong women that I loved.

The First Ladies (friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune- both did so many amazing things)

The magnificent lives of Marjorie Post - one of my faves! And if you’re local to DC, then you go visit her home, Hillwood, when you’re done with the book.

The Rose Code- about the female codebreakers in England at Bletchley park during World War III – fascinating.