She Writes • 2nd December 2023

Trending Genres for 2024 | She Writes

Reading trends call to mind a type of ecosystem, all equally important to the literary food chain. There are the giant redwoods that keep the book industry thriving (thrillers, romance, sci-fi, inspirational). The root systems that fuel (domestic suspense, historical romance, fantasy, self-help). And the hundreds of subgenres that contribute to the tree’s livelihood beneath the surface, just as the environs in the forest.
In 2023, there was a lot of interest in niche and sub genres. Steamy reads...

She Reads • 9th November 2023

28 Must-Read Cookbooks by Women - She Reads

Have a taste for new traditional recipes? Well, we have rounded up our favorite cookbooks to give you just that, and more! Food brings people together, whether it’s a Tuesday night dinner or a backyard barbeque, or a Holiday party. These recipes will bring you new ways of thinking, loving, and cooking. Stories from the charming styles of Nashville, Tennessee to the south of France will make you crave living life to the fullest and not feeling bad for adding that extra dash of sweetness to your d...

She Writes • 9th September 2023

Characters: Writing Nuanced Female Leads | She Writes

When crafting characters, the only way they come alive to a reader is in the same way real people reveal themselves. Think how you continue to learn about loved ones and new acquaintances, over time, as layers peel back and those distinctions and characteristics emerge. These complexities are what make us who we are, strengths, flaws, and all.
It’s weaving these nuances into female characters that make writing shine, prompting the reader to dig in deeper to fully understand a characters’ motivat...

She Reads • 18th April 2023

April Guest Author Sasha Velour on The Big Reveal and the Future of Drag - She Reads

Sasha Velour is a beloved, gender-fluid American drag queen, visual artist, speaker, illustrator, actor, stage and television producer, and newly minted author. People everywhere flock to Velour for her iconic looks, flawless makeup techniques, and innovative and provocative drag aesthetics.
Among her many accomplishments, Sasha created and starred in the one-queen drag spectacular, Smoke and Mirrors, which Forbes calls a “spellbinding tour de force” that traveled to over 80 countries around the...

She Reads • 4th April 2023

Our April Guest Author Nicole Chung on A Living Remedy - She Reads

The best-selling author of All You Can Ever Know is back with a new book that The New York Times Book Review calls “a transcendent memoir about family, class, and the contours of loss.” Her book, A Living Remedy  (April 4th) has been named a Best Book of the Year by over twenty outlets! In her memoir, Chung explores family bonds and how they are affected by tragedy and hardship, while shedding light on many of the issues and inequalities that are persistent in America.
Nicole Chung grew up in a...

She Reads • 17th March 2023

March Guest Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Dust Child - She Reads

The international best-selling author of The Mountains Sing, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, brings us her second novel, Dust Child, a moving and suspenseful saga of family ties, trauma, forgiveness and war. Set in both present-day Việt Nam and the harrowing days of the war, this is a novel that is equal parts heartbreaking and redemptive.
Desperate to help their parents pay off their debts, sisters Trang and Quỳnh leave their rural village to become “bar girls” in the city of Sài Gòn, flirting with Americ...

She Reads • 5th December 2022

Our December Guest Author Sonali Dev: "The Vibrant Years is everything I want to say about being a woman." - She Reads

The Vibrant Years is everything I’ve always wanted to say about being a woman. I wanted to write a story that celebrated women coming into their power— sexually, intellectually, and socially. The modern dating scene is such an ironic allegory for how far women have come in terms of the choices they now have, and I wanted to use that as the backdrop against which these three generations of baddass women find how to live on their own terms.
The work Mindy has done over the past few decades has cha...

She Reads • 15th November 2022

40 Favorite Cookbooks of All Time - She Reads

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Finding the right cookbook isn’t always easy. That’s why SheReads has compiled a list of the best cookbooks to read, no matter your style, dietary preferences, or level of expertise in the kitchen. Whether you have a sophisticated palate, a health-conscious mindset, or a desire to just get creative, these books have numerous recipes for all to enjoy.
Don’t miss these must-read cookbooks by women>>

In this inspiring and incredibly useful cookbook, renowned chef David Ch...

She Reads • 6th October 2022

October Guest Author Claudia Lux on How People's Interpretation of Hell Influenced Sign Here - She Reads

Meet Claudia Lux, the debut author of the wildly dark book pick that we’re all reaching for during October. Sign Here is the perfect combination of dark humor, paranormal horror and satire, rooted in the unique premise (and incredible world-building) of being an employee in the depths of Hell. Think the sticky web of wealthy family secrets in Revenge meets the The Good Place’s absurdist take on a workplace afterlife.
In Sign Here, Peyote Trip is one of the countless “employees” living out his af...

She Reads • 7th September 2022

September Guest Author Jane Igharo on Where We End & Begin - She Reads

Where We End & Begin (September 27, 2022) by Jane Igharo is the perfect kick off to our fall #TBR pile. As the weather begins to cool and our wardrobe begins to soften up with cozy sweaters and socks, what’s better than a gorgeous second-chance romance about true love—when it’s meant to be, when it’s not, and what should be forgiven?
Two star-crossed lovers reunite at a wedding in the beautiful nation of Nigeria. Dunni’s and her high school sweetheart Obinna’s chemistry may not have changed, but...

She Reads • 29th July 2022

10 Books for Fans of Foodie Romance Novels - She Reads

Food and its affiliation to cultural pleasures like music and art is one thing; however, when love and romance are thrown into the mix, it can certainly spice things up. If you’re a fan of stories that explore culinary connections that also show just how much food and love go together like peanut butter and jelly, grab a snack and kick back with these picks.
Here’s our favorite must-read cozy food mysteries>>

There’s nothing like a little family interference and manipulation to get a relationsh...

She Reads • 3rd May 2022

May Guest Author Emily Henry on How Her Love for You've Got Mail Inspired Book Lovers - She Reads

What we love about Emily Henry is her ability to balance a witty rom-com style while also addressing heavy themes that are relatable and realistic. Think: People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read, as well as Hello Girls and When The Sky Fell in Splendor. Now the acclaimed author is bringing us one of the most anticipated books of summer: Book Lovers. Talk about your target audience; after all, as of Book Lovers’ pub day (May 5, 2022), both People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read are still on...

She Reads • 18th April 2022

Our April Guest Author Madi Sinha on Big Medicine vs. Wellness in At Least You Have Your Health - She Reads

A practicing physician for over 20 years, guest author Madi Sinha gives us the perfect medical drama just in time for summer; when swimsuit and vacay season tend to make us consider body image and self care, engulfed with a tidal wave of confusing wellness trends.

At Least You Have Your Health is full of sharp humor, satire and suspense, a cautionary tale about the Goop-ification of women’s healthcare and education, and asks: when does our fascination with wellness become toxic? Sinha tackles...

She Reads • 7th March 2022

Our March Guest Authors Dolly Parton and James Patterson on Run, Rose, Run - She Reads

If you try to imagine a dream author duo, it may be daunting when you take into account genre or demographic. But even if you were to pair two of the most renowned creatives in the world, you still might not guess these names: Light-up-the-room, 10-time Grammy Award-winning Dolly Parton, and James Patterson, grisly thriller author of over 320 thriller and crime books. But it was kismet when these two partnered up for what ended up being a multimedia project, and the literary world was blown away...

She Reads • 4th March 2022

Novels for Wine Lovers - She Reads

When most of us think of wine country, we think of sprawling vineyards and gorgeous sunny days. Beyond the endless tastings and beautiful scenery lie secrets and history that are hard to uncover without digging a little deeper. These titles are all about the stories that unfold after the last cork is popped. So pour a glass and relax—these binge-worthy books will transport you to another world.
Here’s our favorite travel romance stories>>

When Lucie receives a call from her brother at 2:30 AM,...

She Reads • 17th December 2021

Our December Guest Author Mitch Albom on The Stranger in the Lifeboat - She Reads

Mitch Albom’s books have long been known to inspire thoughtful conversation, hope and faith amongst his readers; after all, he’s written about the concept of heaven in a number of bestsellers, including The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie. But in Stranger in the Lifeboat, his newest release, for the first time he uses fiction to explore what would happen if one called on God for help, and He actually appeared before us; what he might help look, sound and act like? In Stra...

She Reads • 1st December 2021

Our December Guest Author Nicholas Sparks on his Inspiration Behind The Wish - She Reads

As one of the world’s most beloved romance/drama authors, our December guest author needs little introduction: author Nicholas Sparks has sold over 105 million copies of his books—all NYT bestsellers—in over 50 languages. Some of our personal favorites, which have all been adapted to film, include A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John, The Longest Ride, Safe Haven, The Last Song and The Notebook (written by Sparks in six months at the age of 28). Sparks’ adaptations have a cumulative...

She Reads • 18th November 2021

Our November Guest Author Jodi Picoult on Wish You Were Here - She Reads

There are some writers who just have a knack for writing about resilience and the human spirit—especially in moments of crises. Jodi Picoult is one of those writers.
Her research is meticulous, from exploring bone marrow transplants for the Perfect Match; ghost hunting for Second Glance; spending time in a hardcore Arizona jail for Vanishing Acts; trekking the Alaskan tundra for the The Tenth Circle; working with elephant researchers in Botswana for Leaving Time; shadowing an abortion provider a...

She Reads • 1st November 2021

Our November Guest Author Kali Fajardo-Anstine on Sabrina & Corina - She Reads

Winner of the American Book Award—and named one of the best books of the year by The New York Public Library, Kirkus and Library Journal—Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s Sabrina & Corina is a short story collection sure to make you laugh, cry and learn. Focused on Latinas of indigenous ancestry who live in the gorgeous yet brutal American West, the female characters navigate the land and their lives with the grace of feminine power; the caution of those traumatized from the violations of their culture and...

She Reads • 13th September 2021

20 Books to Help You Learn a New Skill or Hobby - She Reads

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It is never too late to learn and start something new. Sometimes finding new hobbies and learning new skills is hard and time-consuming—but it can also be very fun and totally mind-blowing. Whether it’s taking up origami, or learning about astrophysics, or becoming a pilot, we are helping you out with a list of books that will help you learn a new skill or hobby—or just be super fun to have around at trivia night!
The experts at Taro’s Origami Studio in...

She Reads • 1st September 2021

Our September Guest Editor Lauren Groff on Matrix - She Reads

When National Book Award-nominated Lauren Groff’s ground-breaking Fates and Furies released in 2015, The Atlantic declared that year “the best year in history for the average human being.” Now, six years later, she’s releasing Matrix, her first book since Fates and the Furies. And the climate is a bit different. Yet, this is an author whose imagined the worlds of three other wonderous books—Arcadia, Florida, and The Monsters of Templeton—and she may argue that the world within Matrix, a medieval...

She Reads • 16th August 2021

Our August Guest Editor Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Velvet Was the Night - She Reads

From the New York Times best-selling author of Mexican Gothic comes a delicious, twisted historical novel for lovers of smoky noir and antiheroes, about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find. In Velvet Was the Night, readers will discover memorable characters amidst a fast-paced, intricate plot, full of suspenseful action and 1970s Mexican history.
It’s 1970s, Mexico City. Maite is a secretary who lives for one thing: the...

She Reads • 19th July 2021

Eat Your Way Around the World with These 10 Books - She Reads

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Many of the foods consumed in America aren’t really American at all. They arrived here on recipe cards with immigrants who traveled far and wide to make a new life in the United States. Whether you’re looking for a profound story, some new recipes, or a history lesson on how some of your favorite foods came to be, this list has got it all.
Love fiction food novels? Check out 10 cozy novels featuring food and authors from around the world>>

The year was 1975 a...

She Reads • 13th July 2021

Our July Guest Editor Lyn Liao Butler on The Tiger Mom's Tale - She Reads

Named one of best summer reads by Parade and PopSugar, The Tiger Mom’s Tale is a stunning debut story by Lyn Liao Butler of Taiwanese and American identity, delicious food, and confronting the betrayals of the past.
Lexa Thomas has never quite fit in. Having grown up in a family of blondes while more closely resembling Constance Wu, she’s neither white enough nor Asian enough. Visiting her father in Taiwan as a child, Lexa thought she’d finally found a place where she belonged, but even there, s...