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10 New Books by Women That Everyone Should Read

CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

BURN IT DOWN

edited by Lilly Dancyger

An incisive collection of writing about how women’s anger “doesn’t have to be useful to deserve a voice.” Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

TRICK MIRROR

by Jia Tolentino

Exhilarating, groundbreaking essays that should establish Tolentino as a key voice of her generation. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SHE SAID

by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey

Keenly executed, exemplary spadework dedicated to justice for all women caught in the crosshairs of privileged power. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MAKE IT SCREAM, MAKE IT BURN

by Leslie Jamison

A commendable essay collection by one of the leading practitioners of the form. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

ON FIRE

by Naomi Klein

Another important addition to the literature on the most essential issue of our day. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FOR THE LOVE OF MEN

by Liz Plank

A canny appeal to the self-interest of men in reforming gender roles. Full review >

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