She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Historical Fiction of 2025 - She Reads

Our favorite way to time travel is through historical fiction and this year we got to take incredible trips! Across the globe and decades into the past, we’ve been all over the map with this year’s reads. See if your favorite topped the charts in 2025.
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Historical Fiction of 2025 Award is:

In a glossy 1960s Virginia suburb, Margaret Ryan “has it all” until the enigmatic Charlotte moves in and a book club—quickly dubbed the Bettys—cracks open the truth...

She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Memoirs of 2025 - She Reads

There have been some beautiful personal stories of grief, love, redemption and growth this year that absolutely cannot be missed. Memoirists like Elizabeth Gilbert and Jen Hatmaker have peeled back yet another layer of their lives to share with the world and 2025 is all the better for it. Make sure you don’t miss these dazzling memoirs as the year comes to a close.
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Memoir of 2025 Award is:

National Book Award finalist and 2025 Palestine Book Awards sh...

She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Adaptations of 2025 - She Reads

Every year, She Reads reaches out to readers to discover the books that they thought were the best of the year! This year we had over XX of you cast your vote and the results are in. In our roundups of all the Best Books of 2025, we’ll include the number one book, chosen by you and some favorites from our professional book loving editors. We hope this reading year was as wonderful for you as it was for us!
This year, the winner of She Reads Best Adaptation of 2025 is: 

The sweet, sun-drenched j...

She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Contemporary Fiction of 2025 - She Reads

We have been touched by so many gorgeous novels this year, it’s hard to narrow them down to just a few. In the Contemporary space, we’ve had mega-bestsellers release unforgettable books. From Jennifer Weiner to Emily Henry and a much-awaited release from TJR, our TBR’s are the real winners of 2025.
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Contemporary of 2025 Award is:

Emily Henry goes full cat-and-mouse on a sun-lit island. Eternal optimist Alice and Pulitzer-polished grump Hayden both wan...

She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Literary Fiction of 2025 - She Reads

We have had the chance to adore so many books this year. In the literary category, we had delicate and delightful stories that have stuck with us. From debuts that hit celeb book clubs to the return of some of our favorite authors, the literary fiction genre delivered in 2025.
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Literary Fiction Award of 2025 is: 

On the day Cora registers her newborn’s name, a tiny pause splinters her life into three possible futures. In one, she obeys her domineering...

She Reads • 3rd December 2025

She Reads Best Book Covers of 2025 - She Reads

Every year, She Reads reaches out to readers to discover the books that they thought were the best of the year! This year we had over 10,000 votes casted and the results are in. We love what’s on the inside, but we know it’s true that we do in fact judge books by their cover.
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Book Cover of 2025 Award is: 

A glowing dusk palette hints at beauty and danger in this haunting historical. Sixteen-year-old Junie has known only Bellereine Plantation in Alabam...

She Reads • 10th November 2025

Most Anticipated Memoirs of 2026 - She Reads

There’s nothing like diving into an inspirational life story, and 2026 is bringing several amazing memoirs to the table. From stage and screen icons to governors and scientists, these voices dig into identity, illness, justice, faith, fame and starting over. Here are the most anticipated memoirs coming out in 2026.
Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
A haunting, funny and tender reckoning with childhood, Block’s memoir tracks the year his mother pulled him from school and remade learning at the...

She Reads • 10th November 2025

The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of 2026 - She Reads

2026 is right around the corner, and it’s looking to be a great year for historical fiction fans. We’re excited to anticipate new novels from both debut authors as well as household names. From our bookshelf to yours, here are the most anticipated historical fiction novels of 2026.

Caribbean, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye, a tavern owner’s daughter, chooses the helm over a husband. Disguised as “Jacques” on Haitian docks, she earns a crew, bonds with Bahati and Dirkje—women sailing as men—and falls...

She Reads • 10th November 2025

Most Anticipated Book Club Reads for 2026 - She Reads

Gather your group chat and your snack list. These 2026 picks are built for debate and late-night texts. Think twisty thrillers, lush historicals, big-hearted love stories and dark comedies that beg for a moral poll. Get ready for a year of spirited reads and sharper conversations at your book club!
The Storm by Rachel Hawkins (1/6)
A true-crime writer and the woman once accused of a 1984 murder reunite at a crumbling Gulf Coast motel as hurricane season bears down. Gossip, money and salt-stung m...

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,...