Whether you are looking for a great book to gift someone special in your life, or just need something new to read yourself, these books are some of the best from 2018! And don’t worry, they’re all available on Amazon and can be shipped before Christmas. Happy reading!
1.GOOD AND MAD: THE REVOLUTIONARY POWER OF WOMEN’S ANGER by Rebecca Traister
Amidst a very powerful year for women, this book is one of the most talked about nonfiction works of 2018. The author, Rebecca Traister, talks about the history of female anger and its cultural and political significance. Discussing the transformative power of female anger, and its ability to transcend into a political movement, this is the perfect book to buy for anyone who wants to learn more about what made this year so significant for women, get a great refresher on all things related to women in politics, or just wants an awesome and powerful nonfiction read!
2.AMERICAN LIKE ME: REFLECTIONS ON LIFE BETWEEN CULTURES by America Ferrera
This book is a nonfiction book by America Ferrera, a well-known actress. But what may be less known about Ferrera is the actress’ struggle with her identity. As many people fight about what it really means to look and feel American, this book takes a deep dive into the stories of thirty-one of her friends, peers, and heroes, as they share about life between cultures. Some of them are actors, comedians, athletes, politicians, artists, and writers. Many of them are also immigrants, children or grandchildren of immigrants, indigenous people, or people who otherwise grew up with deep and personal connections to more than one culture. This is a great book to really start the conversation of American identity and learn more about what it means to be a part of two cultures.
This a fiction book that, at its core, asks what women are for in society. In the novel, abortion is once again illegal in America, in-vitro fertilization is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights of life, liberty, and property to every embryo. In a small Oregon fishing town, five very different women navigate these new barriers alongside age-old questions surrounding motherhood, identity, and freedom. It’s an exciting narrative, and with its eery similarities to The Handmaid’s tale, it’s a great book choice for anyone already obsessed with Gilead.
Another fiction book to add to your list is this novel that follows the character Ada who is trying to find her place. This explores the metaphysics of identity and mental health, plunging the reader into the mystery of being and self. This is a great book to buy for those who are looking for a book about discovering and understanding their identity, or learning about the difficulties of feeling accepted.
This is Michelle Obama’s tell all book about her life before and after the White House. This is a great book that takes an in depth look at the former first lady’s childhood, relationship with Barack, and all the other parts of her life that led up to her eight years in the White House, as well as many stories from her time as first lady. This is a great book for anyone who is inspired by Michelle Obama (so, everyone!) as well as those who really want to learn more about the Michelle Obama we came to love- and see what it has taken for her to be what she has become today.
By: Wuendy Calmo