Books written by female authors (2101)
Denmark2062.
Wintering : The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! AS HEARD ON NPR MORNING EDITION AND ON BEING WITH KRISTA TIPPETT “Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” —Krista Tippett, On Being “Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert "Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark...May is a clear-eyed observer and her language is steady, honest and accurate—capturing the sense, the beauty and the latent power of our resting landscapes." —Wal... continue
2063.
Wir Kinder aus Bullerbü by Astrid Lindgren DE
SwedenDescription:
Lisa, Lasse und Bosse, das sind die aufgeweckten Kinder aus Bullerbü, die immer einen Streich auf Lager haben. (ab 5)
2064.
Wir Kinder Von Bahnhof Zoo by Christiane F. DE
GermanyDescription:
I selvbiografisk form fortæller den 15-årige Christiane, hvordan samfundsmæssige forhold, dårlige familie- og boligforhold, samt manglende venner får hende til at blive heroin-junkie og barneluder som 13-årig
2065.
Witches of Brooklyn: Spell of a Time : (A Graphic Novel) by Sophie Escabasse EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
School is back in session, and that means new friends, new lessons, and NEW MAGIC! Readers and reviewers are seeing stars for this smash-hit graphic novel series that is just the right mix of sweet and spooky! A trip to Coney Island to pick up trash goes sideways when Effie and Garance learn that there is a missing...mermaid?! Every time Effie thinks she finally has this magic life down, something new pops up! But this time, with the help of Garance, some talkative seagulls, and a rather helpful turtle, Effie is going to save the day and find this mermaid! “Charming beyond belief.” –Entertainm... continue
2066.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award longlist title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a c... continue
2067.
Without a Name and Under the Tongue by Yvonne Vera EN
ZimbabweDescription:
Chronicles the live of Zimbabwean women in two stories, the first a tale about a young woman fleeing the war to seek a new life in Harare, and the second about a mute teenager struggling to cope with the pain of incest.
2068.
Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi EN
EgyptDescription:
So begins Firdaus' story, leading to her grimy Cairo prison cell, where she welcomes her death sentence as a relief from her pain and suffering. Born to a peasant family in the Egyptian countryside, Firdaus suffers a childhood of cruelty and neglect. Her passion for education is ignored by her family, and on leaving school she is forced to marry a much older man. Following her escapes from violent relationships, she finally meets Sharifa who tells her that 'A man does not know a woman's value ... the higher you price yourself the more he will realise what you are really worth' and leads her in... continue
2069.
Woman Take Two by Telcine Turner EN
Country: North America / 
Bahamas
Bahamas
Description:
A three-act play that deals with love and greed. Set in The Bahamas, it tells the tale of a few people forging alliances for themselves - for love and/or money. Suspenseful and intriguing, it provides a glimpse into the darker side of the human character.
2070.
Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase EN
BotswanaDescription:
"A fierce, furious, and fearless debut that has its finger on the pulse--no, the gushing wound--of our world's most invasive cruelties." --Daniel Kraus, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Shape of Water "Masterful . . . Tsamaase has created a disturbing techno dystopia in a future Botswana that terrifies with its echoes of our own increasingly authoritarian cyber-policed world. This beautifully written work haunts and upends expectations with its resurrected ghosts and gods and ancestors of Motswana cosmology. What an accomplished debut!" --T. L. Huchu, Caine Prize finalist and author... continue