Books written by female authors (3296)
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IrelandDescription:
Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common. Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties - successful, competent and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father's death, he's medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women - his enduring first love Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke. Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the ... continue
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IndiaDescription:
"A terrifying, futuristic United Sates where Muslim-Americans are forced into internment camps, and seventeen-year-old Layla Amin must lead a revolution against complicit silence"--
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Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
In nine stories imbued with the sensual details of Indian culture, Lahiri charts the emotional journeys of characters seeking love beyond the barriers of nations and generations.
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Invisible Kitties by Yu Yoyo EN
ChinaDescription:
'Cat was everywhere at once, splayed in all directions but too soft to get in our way...' Discover this captivating, inventive debut, perfect for fans of The Guest Cat and If Cats Disappeared from the World.
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Invisible Women : Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez EN
Country: South America / 
Brazil
Brazil
Description:
"Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving int... continue
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Iphigenia : (The Diary of a Young Lady who Wrote Because She was Bored) by Teresa de la Parra EN
Country: South America / 
Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
The story of Maria Eugenia Alonso, a girl brought up in France and forced to return to Venezuela when her father dies. Having had her inheritance stolen by an uncle, the family puts her up for marriage. Written in 1924.
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Iran Awakening by Shirin Ebadi EN
IranDescription:
In This Remarkable Book, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian Human Rights Lawyer And Activist, And Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Tells Her Extraordinary Story.Dr Ebadi Is A Tireless Voice For Reform In Her Native Iran, Where She Argues For A New Interpretation Of Islamic Law In Harmony With Vital Human Rights Such As Democracy, Equality Before The Law, Religious Freedom And Freedom Of Speech. She Is Known For Defending Dissident Figures, And For The Establishment Of A Number Of Non-Profit Grassroots Organisations Dedicated To Human Rights. In 2003 She Became The First Muslim Woman, And The First Iranian, To B... continue
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Iron Curtain : A Love Story by Vesna Goldsworthy EN
SerbiaDescription:
'A piercingly evocative East-West love story' The Times This is a story of East and West. A story of love, betrayal, and lost illusions... The end of the Cold War seems unimaginable for Milena, a Red Princess trapped in a lifetime of limitless luxury. Yet when she meets Jason, a confident British poet, it's not long before she's secretly planning her escape to Britain. 1980s London defies her privileged expectations. And when she discovers Jason's concept of freedom confronts her deepest-held beliefs, the very ideas of family and state come into question... 'A wonderful, perfectly-pitched nove... continue
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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao EN
Description:
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But she gets her vengeance in a way nobody expected—she kills him through th... continue
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Ironbound and Sanctuary City : Two Plays by Martyna Majok EN
PolandDescription:
This two-play volume illuminates the often-overlooked lives of immigrants left behind by the "American Dream." With humor, grace, and an unsentimental eye, Majok explores the challenges they face and the joys they will find as they strive to carve out a place in a harsh and indifferent America.