Read These, Thank Us Later: Female Authors Edition

Bookstagram-approved must-reads by women that will live rent-free in your head.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:21 AM

Six Of Crows – Leigh Bardugo

A squad of teenage criminals pulling off an impossible heist? Say less. Dark, twisty, and full of morally gray chaos.

What You Need Is In The Library – Michiko Aoyama

Books that literally change lives. A cosy, heartwarming read that feels like a warm hug.

Babel – R.F. Kuang

Dark academia meets colonial critique. Magic through language? Oxford has never been this intense.

Throne Of Glass – Sarah J. Maas

A badass assassin fighting for her freedom? Plus magic, plot twists, and a little romance, Iconic.

The Hazel Wood – Melissa Albert

Dark fairy tales, eerie forests, and a cursed family legacy? This one’s giving gothic, magical chaos.

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder – Holly Jackson

True crime obsession meets small-town secrets. Mystery, twists, and a girl who won’t stop digging.

An Ember In The Ashes – Sabaa Tahir

Ancient Rome vibes, rebellion, and a slow-burn romance that’ll wreck you. High stakes, high drama.

My Year Of Rest And Relaxation – Ottessa Moshfegh

Girl, quite literally decides to sleep for a year. Existential crisis, privilege, and dry humour = peak Moshfegh.