By Nava Atlas | On February 26, 2018 | Updated March 5, 2026 | Comments (4)
While this is by no means an exhaustive list of classic feminist authors, it’s easy to argue that these women writers (who are no longer with us) were all visionaries in their unique ways. Fortunately, many more women writing today weave their feminist views into their fiction and nonfiction works.
It’s safe to say that they stand on the shoulders of those presented here. Are there any others you would have included in this list? Who are today’s leading feminist authors? Read More→
By Aiyana Edmund | On February 22, 2018 | Updated September 7, 2026 | Comments (37)
Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014) was an American author, actress, screenwriter, poet, civil rights activist, and more. The fascinating facts about Maya Angelou presented here tell just a small part of her storied life and career.
Best known for her 1969 memoir I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings this trailblazing woman led a vibrant life filled with a multitude of accomplishments.
Angelou published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and two cookbooks. Her autobiography series chronicled her childhood, youth, and early adult experiences. Read More→
By Nava Atlas | On February 12, 2018 | Updated January 14, 2025 | Comments (0)
What writers like to do most is to write — ideally in a quiet place, and most often, by themselves. So what motivated these four authors — Edith Wharton, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, and Enid Bagnold — to leave their comfortable homes and writing desks, and get involved in war efforts, as nurses and refugee and relief workers?
Each of them, two Brits and two Americans, has a unique story of their involvement in World War I, in Britain and France. At right, the young Enid Bagnold as a Volunteer Aid Detachment nurse. Read More→
By Taylor Jasmine | On February 11, 2018 | Updated October 26, 2024 | Comments (3)
There are lots of wonderful novels that don’t grab you with the first sentence (or even the first paragraph or two), but when a book’s first line is great, that bodes well for the story ahead.
Here are some famously memorable first lines from 25 classic novels by women authors that have hooked generations of readers. What has been left out? Please comment at the end to share your favorites.
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By Taylor Jasmine | On February 4, 2018 | Updated May 9, 2025 | Comments (0)
Many of us grew up reading and re-reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. But while most fans cheer on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the “real Amy” — Louisa’s sister, May.
In The Other Alcott, a captivating work of historical fiction, Elise Hooper gives readers a glimpse into the youngest Alcott’s artistic pursuits and her side of the sibling rivalry. Here’s an in-depth conversation with Elise Hooper, the author of this intriguing work of historical fiction. Read More→
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