To celebrate the Women’s Issue, local manager of Scholar & Scribe Bookshop, Rae Hogle, runs down some quick reviews of her favorite titles for women, by women.
It’s never too early to learn more about our hormonal transitions as we age! Feel empowered as you read The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver for comprehensive, science-backed information.
Dive into Devotions by the celebrated poet Mary Oliver. Arranged by Oliver herself, this collection showcases a passionate exploration of nature, spirituality, and the powerful bonds between all living things.
Find an example of endurance in Heartbeat of a Survivor by local author, Nita Tin. From opulence in her youth to oppression and poverty under a dictator to her new life in America, Tin’s memoir offers optimism and encouragement.
Want a modern classic you can read with your kids? Set in California during the Depression, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan is an award-winning and inspiring tale sure to spark conversations among young readers.
Heartbreaking, a little horrifying, yet also hopeful, The Reformatory by Tananarive Due is historical fiction at its finest. Look out for haints as you follow a young student sent to a reform school in the Jim Crown South.