Empowering Reads: 7 Timeless Women Centric Novels

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Khushi Arora
Dec 23, 2024

The Palace Of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

A wonderful read of Mahabharata from Draupadi’s point of view which talks about her struggles and her and her desires. A must read book for all the women.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

A novel was written in 1847, a book that focuses on the themes of class, sexuality, religion and feminism through her protagonist, Jane.

Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen

A timeless story of Elizabeth Bennet, the iconic character who fell in love with Mr. Darcy but with passion and determination, fighting all the societal norms.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A ‘mother-daughter’ story that focuses on the themes of familial dynamics, love and loss through a story of a young girl, Mariam who was forcefully married to a Shoemaker.

City Of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

A beautiful novel about a woman, Vivian and her young life. The story explores the themes of self-discovery, love and femininity.

The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A story about famous actress, Evelyn Hugo who reveals the truths of her life through a magazine reporter, Monique. A story explores the themes of ambition and identity.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A story about March sisters Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy. Story highlights their struggles of being a woman while fulfilling their dreams and desires.

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