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Top 7 bestselling mystery and thriller books featuring female protagonists share as we have noted before, mystery and crime fiction is largely a female game and plots surrounding female protagonists are also among some of the most popular characters. A mighty girls top recommended read aloud chapter books are perfect for reading aloud with elementaryaged children or as independent reading for older children. Ten empowering female characters in childrens books. Kill bill 2003 the bride uma thurman for the record, there are several tarantino classics which feature a strong female lead pulp fiction, true romance, from dusk till dawn, but kill bill has to take the cake. I love a badass book, especially with a strong female protagonist. So heres a list of books with strong heroines who fight against stereotypes of women in the fantasy and science fiction genres. I have 12 female driven scifi and fantasy novels youll love to read, so be sure to add these new and newish adventures to your tbr, a. Discover the best womens humorous fiction in best sellers. Looking for a novel with a fierce female protagonist at the center of the story. Books centered around strong female leads are generally trending when it comes to thriller and mystery plots. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are. We also love to promote reading and literacy, so weve compiled a list of twentyfive books with strong female leads written by strong female writers.
This list is by no means comprehensive obviously because there are so, so very many books. Theyre on the boundary between science fiction and fantasy, but lean more towards fantasy. In this feminist take on anthropological science fiction, a monolithic megacorporation sends a researcher named marghe taishan to a colony planet designated gp, or jeep. Both strong willed and resolute, the two sisters find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum on most matters, especially the war.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. A mainstay in the world of 90s genre tv and 90s tv in general, xena was, as the title suggests, a warrior princess. This selection of childrens books features some of the most loved, influential and independent female characters for children aged six to eight. Female protagonists in science fiction and fantasy the. She writes crime fiction mysteries with a strong female lead, detective liska. What comes below is a compilation of some of the most notable and sought after mystery, crime fiction and thriller books released in the last 3 months featuring female lead characters. I also like the diversity of time periods youve chosen books from. As soon as i finish writing this post about great recommendations to tick off the scifi novel with a female protagonist by a female author box on your 2018 read harder challenge list, i am coincidentally going to start a book that fits the requirements. Vianne and isabelle, trying to survive in a germanoccupied, wartorn france. Box titled paradise valley investigator cassie dewell for three years, investigator cassie dewell has been on a hunt for a serial killer known as the lizard king whose hunting grounds are the. If youve read the divergent series, you know two things.
A list of bestselling books with strong woman leading characters. And theres nothing better than a good ol fashioned thriller, particularly when they feature strong female. Random list of dystopian and postapocalyptic books featuring female leads or main characters. Whatever the reason, fantasy novels that feature strong women are something were wholeheartedly excited about at newinbooks. Best strong female fantasy novels, best kickass female characters from ya and childrens fantasy and science fiction, wise women, witches. Independent, strong, and feminist, jane eyre is an unforgettable character in a. Its great to see that strong female characters have been included in fiction as early as the 1800s, and are still being. Among the hot releases in the market now, we loved the new serial killer story by c. Im not sure if this counts because its non fiction. I have 12 femaledriven scifi and fantasy novels youll love to read, so be sure. The two books so far in the dewitt series are the most exciting mysteries ive read in a long, long time. On to books with strong female leads if ya books are ok then the hbomb girl by stephen baxter qualifies. Classic kids books with strong female characters age 68. A mighty girls special feature on the top 100 mighty girl picture books features our carefully selected collection of gorgeously illustrated and beautifully written picture books all starring fantastic mighty girl characters.
Cant bear another princess waiting for her prince charming. Comedian tina feys memoir shows she is a perfect example of a fierce female a woman who knows what she wants, is willing to admit her faults, and is determined to show everyone that women can be just as good at comedy as any man. Some of my personal favorites include jane eyre, emma, elizabeth, salvage the bones, and harriet the spy. The best way to distract yourself from this crazy world of ours isyou guessed it.
However, while female authors led in literary fiction and other categories, men still wrote 94 percent of topselling business books, which tracks closely to the fact that companies with female. Her first novel, choices, was released in 2007 and quickly gained popularity within the gay and lesbian community and the urban fiction community. With a little spice thrown in that has nothing to do with vampires or violence. Fun tale of monsterfighting princess who leads double life. Top 100 a mighty girl picture books best of a mighty girl. The highly anticipated sequel, consequences, was released in 2009 and rocketed to the top 10 lesbian bestsellers list on amazon and at independent bookstores across the country. I did notice that there were few strong lead female characters in a lot. Dystopian and postapocalyptic books with female leads. I have loved science fiction and fantasy stories ever since i was a child, and. Im not asking for female protagonists to be perfect. Top 6 sci fi books with strong female leads kay l moody.
I was reshelving picture books in the library the other day, and happened to notice that of the twelve in my arms, only two featured a female lead and one of those books was about getting a haircut and the other was about being a princess. I scoured the internet for the best books i could find and this list is the result. This is unacceptable granted, that was a small sample size, but it is an example of what i see everyday. Weve selected a pile of books with universal appeal for kids of different ages and tastes, from bestselling picture books to young adult novels in just about every genre. Its called mem by bethany morrow, an upcoming book from unnamed press that sounds like a mashup of never let me go and eternal. It is an alternate history and although aimed at teenagers extremely readable, it was also nominated for the arthur c. If you have any other suggestions, please share them in. Strong women are taking over the thriller crimereads. Can you recommend some gentle youngadult romance books that have strong female characters but also good guy rolemodels. Ive got 15 fantastic books and series you can pick up today to read all about powerful women warriors and. Looking for a strong female lead in your fantasy book. Top 10 female detectives in fiction books the guardian.
Best thriller books in the market now featuring female leads. I have a 14 year old son who is a bit of a late bloomer and could use some inspiration in the area of dating, etc. There are several other strong women featured in this fantastical series like. Which are some of the mindblowing fiction books with strong female.
The hunger games by suzanne collins, divergent by veronica roth, catching fire by suzanne collins, mockingjay by suz. The nancy drew books were powerful because a smart, brave. Gail carson levines ella enchanted is a retelling of cinderella whose protagonist, ella. Veronica roth is capable of some mindblowing worldbuilding in her writing, and she loves strong female leads. They have multiple important female characters, especially as the books go on. March is womens history month lets celebrate the strong and diverse females in our literary world. There are many incredibly strong female characters in chain of gold but personally cordelia is my favorite. These kids unabashedly declare that girls are amazing and are forces to be reckoned with. The topic of the variety of ways to be a strong female characters has been discussed before here at the hub, and it certainly is related to other topics such as gendered booklists. Top 7 bestselling mystery and thriller books featuring. At the same time, the book also cleverly tells the story of a country on the verge of change. This historical fiction novel taps into a lesserknown history of the civil war.
Common sense media editors help you choose books with strong female characters. The girls maintain a strong bond of friendship over the years, despite following different paths. Here are fifty of my absolute favorite heroines from middle grade books, why i love them, and some of my favorite quotes from the books. The collection includes a wide variety of fictional picture books along with many picture bo. Fantasyscifi books with strong female characters when i was growing up, i was shocked by the lack of strong, female leads in the type of books i liked to read. Do you know of any other great sci fi books with strong female leads. Heres a list of young adult fiction books with strong female heroines who know how to look after themselves.
Its a delightful book with a number of strong female characters. Female protagonists in science fiction and fantasy the illustrated. So, there is large number of novels to choose from. Brave girl seeks missing friend in exciting graphic novel. If you love fantasy and want a few recommendations on great new books to read that feature powerhouse women, check out our book list below. These books each feature a strong female protagonist. In my opinion melinda is the epitome of a strong female lead. The best romance novels for smart women a cup of jo.
Jane eyre is a complex, selfaware woman in the victorian age whose work as a governess eventually leads to love. If you are looking for humorous books with strong female leads, bossypants should be at the top of your list. The best new fantasy fiction retells ancient stories with complex female characters. Here are a few more we can add to our lists via books recommended by.
Luckily its becoming more and more common to see strong female leads in science fiction books. Top read aloud books starring mighty girls best of a. Sci fi books with strong female leads used to be hard to find. A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. She tends to write character focused, other world fantasy books. Ten historical fiction books with strong female leads. I have 12 femaledriven scifi and fantasy novels youll love to read, so be sure to add. But what really stands out is gilberts protagonist in the person of alma whittaker. Are unreliable women the only women we want to read about. Elizabeth gilberts first novel in 12 years might not seem very appealing at.
Books with strong female characters common sense media. The hunger games by suzanne collins no list of contemporary ya books, especially one about strong women, would be complete without suzanne collins the hunger games. Seraphina by rachel hartman has a really wonderful, halfdragon, female lead. And for more strong women, check out these movies with strong female characters. She is the mother of two teenage sons and has to balance her greuling work schedule with being a worried mother and tolerating her immature exhusband. I love reading a good series of fantasy fiction books, more especially when the main character or one of them is a woman and shes strong and independent, but still funny well ok, before she. The library will be closed until further notice library staff members are available 9 a. In carve the mark she only doublesdown on those two strengths, introducing an offworld planet inhabited by two very different societies. Cyra belongs to the shotet, a harsh and violent people who have become accustomed to.
I am positive that in fantasy fiction genre, female leads handily outnumber male leads. Women authors lead literary fiction books sales in the u. While i enjoyed all of these books as much as the next reader, i find the collective lack of strong, tough, reliable heroines depressing. If youre searching for scifi books with badass female protagonists, look no further. She has a great sense of humor and solves crimes in the homicide and cold cases depts.