Out February 11. (Think: Wow, No Thank You by the hilarious Samantha Irby; Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick, which includes several “rediscovered” stories by Zora Neale Hurston; the fantastic debuts How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang, All My Mother’s Lovers by Ilana Masad andLittle Godsby Meng Jin;The Night Watchman by the incomparable Louise Erdrich; A Long Petal of the Sea by the unparalleled Isabel Allende; and memoirs by Linda Sarsour, Alicia Keys and Chelsea Manning. In her uniquely written debut novel, Zaina Arafat tackles the challenges of being a queer Palestinian American attempting to disentagle identities to locate and celebrate the true self. This sharp epic fantasy is as badass as it sounds, so get out there and immerse yourself in this provocative, unflinching world of action, surprises and hope. Out May 19. ReddIt. Out Feb. 4. By Meena Alexander. By Alexandra Chang (@alexandra_chang). Books. Knopf. Mika & Lolo, the bilingual book for children challenging gender stereotypes! Black Sundays follows the chaotic fate of one Nigerian family over two decades telling the joyful tale of grace and connection in the midst of daily oppression and the constant incursions of an unremitting patriarchy. AK Press. Out March 17. They have  to reinvent things in their own way and take a leaf out of the millennial handbook. This book explores puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media and everything in between. Here are the 10 Best Books of 2020, along with 100 Notable Books of the year. Now, the time for women north of 40 is here. Drawn & Quarterly. University of Texas Press. 240 pages. This one was on my list last year but—as so often happens in publishing—it was delayed. Out February 11. Here is the list of 10 best feminist shows of 2020. Out February 18. This groundbreaking and urgent book is about the worldwide extremism nobody wants to talk about. We are not worthy. Out April 7. 288 pages. 256 pages. Henry Holt and Co. (BYR). Edited by Shirley Hune and Gail M. Nomura. In her latest compelling poetry collection, Jenny Zhang dares you to flinch as she explores love and existence, innocence and anger, patriarchy and whiteness, capitalism and womanhood. 320 pages. By. This list also represents over 55 publishers, from the Big Five to indies to university presses. In this unique and poignant memoir, Abenaki/French Canadian poet Cheryl Savageau describes her bipolar disorder in lyrical, clear and candid prose. 512 pages. Out May 12. Since the list is so long, I tried to keep the descriptions to 1-2 sentences each —which was not easy! Srijani Roy - December 21, 2020. Award-winning and bestselling writer N.K. The Feminist Press 365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5406 New York, NY 10016. By Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah). In the list that follows, I highlight a few books that helped shape my notions as a 21st-century feminist. Algonquin Books. By Juliana Delgado Lopera (@julianadlopera). Out January 21. Personal and searing, Laila Lalami’s latest book is focused on immigration, white supremacy and what it means to be “American”. Gallery / Saga Press. We’ve heard your feedback and will continue to produce monthly Reads for the Rest of Us lists this year. “Lush, sharp and shot through with hope”, the family faces political strife, poverty, tradition, separation and the fickleness of fate. It will be impossible to list down all the key texts of feminism. Out January 14. Out July 14. Out February 14. Center Street. Mix and match the filters below and the years above to explore nearly 2,500 recommendations from NPR staff and trusted critics. Harper One. Be sure to check out the first two, Spill and M Archive. Knopf. Tin House Books. Highly informative and readable, journalist Angela Chen’s examination of asexuality is poised to be the definitive volume of the topic. Aug 31, 2020 - Feminist Books and Reading List for Women. 304 pages. Read for necessary truths of today and everyday. By Echo Brown (@helloechobrown). Out April 14. Out April 7. Out February 25. Either way, you should be reading the exceptional Breakbeats Poets series from Haymarket; the latest features the work of Latinx masters and up-and-comers alike. The list is front-loaded for obvious reasons: While we don’t have confirmation of all the books being published later in the year, I did include the ones that I know of and am excited about. By P. Carl (@pcarlphd). Simon & Schuster. Out July 21. 328 pages. Out August 11. Linkedin. In a powerful debut collection of poetry, the multitalented John Elizabeth Stintzi candidly details the fear, depression and isolation of examining one’s gender identity. A joy to read, this book is a funny, fearless and sometimes shocking narrative history, exploring how feminism has succeeded and what it should do next. Did you see our best books of 2020 list? Dealing with topics like identity-building, body image and toxic beauty standards in a society in which sexism and misogyny is still a part of everyday life. 80 pages. This arresting memoir is a reflection of a daughter—EJ Koh—left in the U.S. by her mother who returned to Korea; Koh uses history, poetry and her mother’s letters to make sense of their relationship and herself. Out January 28. Truly triumphant in form and content. 225 pages. Hassle Free 90 Day Returns with our Love It Guarantee. Out May 26. Cathy Park Hong, a poet I have long admired and whose books of poetry I have reviewed, expanded her horizons in 2020. Sundress Publications. Callender also has an LGBTQ-focused book for younger readers, King and the Dragonflies, out in February. By Natalie Diaz (@NatalieGDiaz). Out May 19. After almost 15 years, the irresistible Julia Alvarez is back with this remarkable and nuanced novel exploring immigration, humanity and compassion in a bitter and fractured world. 272 pages. Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang has collected stories from a variety of Minneapolis refugees into this beautifully written “collective memoir” which will enlighten readers to the struggle, humanity and agency of refugees throughout the U.S.. By Nadia Owusu (@nadiaowusu1). By Minna Salami (@msafropolitan). 192 pages. Simon & Schuster. By Laila Lalami (@LailaLalami). Out April 14. Out September 1. Liveright. Part memoir, part history, this informative and engaging book by University of Delaware professor Jaipreet Virdi explores deafness in the U.S. through the lens of the neverending search for a “cure”. By Sahar Mustafah (@saharmustafah). P. Carl has written a candid, intimate and moving memoir about his gender transition in our current cultural moment and how it affected his relationships, his inner and outer identities and his place within the world. See you next year. Abrams Press. 37 Ink. This book is but one piece of a larger multidisciplinary project focused on Black mobility and culture through the lens of the Green Book; there will also be a board game, a children’s book, a Smithsonian exhibit and walking tours via mobile app. By Kao Kalia Yang (@kaokaliayang). 320 pages. Candid and chilling, Deborah Paredez’s second collection of poems relates her stories and memories of being a Latinx daughter during the Việt Nam conflict. Out March 24. 256 pages. Andrews McMeel Publishing. 29. By Selenis Leyva (@selenis_leyva) and Marizol Leyva (@iam_marizol). Out June 30. Men are NEVER the prize. Out April 7. Written from the perspective of two sisters—one a trans activist and the other an actor in “Orange is the New Black”—this book candidly relates the challenges and triumphs of supporting a loved one through exploration and affirmation of their authentic self. Best poetry books of 2020. This list includes books and writers from over 25 different countries, including Korea, Nigeria, India, Colombia, Philippines, Việt Nam, Cambodia, Trinidad, Palestine, Guatemala, Somalia, Liberia, Taiwan, Ghana, Haiti, Morocco, the U.S. and more. 10 Feminist OTT Shows In 2020 That You Must Not Miss. Out September 15. By Hao Jingfang (Author), Ken Liu (Translator). New to poetry and don’t know where to start? 288 pages. The poets, however, were not necessarily unified in their themes or formal techniques, but had links to specific movements and trends, such as the New York Poets, the Black Mountain poets , the San Francisco Renaissance , or the Beat Poets . Forge Books. 120 pages. Out January 21. Silvia Moreno-Garcia has another book, Untamed Shore, scheduled for release in February from Agora Books, so be sure to check out both. 265 pages. With grace, empathy and wisdom, this robustly written debut examines an American Muslim immigrant experience against the backdrop of a school shooting. Graywolf Press. As returning readers know, the aims of these lists are threefold: I want to do my part in the disruption of what has been the acceptable “norm” in the book world for far too long—white, cis, hetersexual, male; I want to amplify amazing works by writers who are women, womxn, feminist, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, APIA, international, LGBIA+, TGNC, queer, disabled, fat, immigrant, Muslim, neurodivergent, jjustice-involved, sex-positive or of other historically marginalized identities—you know, the rest of us; and I want to challenge and encourage you all to buy, borrow and read them! 368 pages. This is the second year this list has been published on Ms. and I’m so grateful for the platform. Out April 7. Beacon Press. Out August 4. 208 pages. Following her brilliant This Will Be My Undoing, Morgan Jerkins takes readers on a journey to recreate the migrations of her ancestors and explores her present through the legacies of her past. I love speculative fiction that ties an envisioned future with historical roots and Nicole Glover’s debut does just that; then it adds in pinches of mystery and magic for good measure. Out March 24. Out March 31. 384 pages. Caitlin Moran gives us a very funny guide to growing older and a manifesto for change. Her memoir, Minor Feelings: An … By Carter Sickels. A struggle that may take shape in many forms, but is essentially shared. (@CarterSickels). By Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida (Author), Eric M B Becker (@ericmbbecker) (Translator). Being forty doesn’t mean you only have bad sleep, hot flashes and begin to wear wide clothes and dye your hair. Out January 7. Score A book’s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it … During a time of crisis, it can be difficult to focus on books, but if you can, doing so might offer some comfort. These witty feminist books adopt the wit and grandeur needed to keep a casual reader engaged & entertained. Out September 8. Out May 12. By Aija Mayrock (@aijamayrock). This year was a retreat into books. Clive James’s joyous farewell, David Bowie speaks to Simon Armitage – and sounds of the city from Caleb Femi ... (Faber). With poems from classic, well loved poets as well as innovative and bold modern voices, She Will Soar is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any bookshelf. All Art & Poetry Books Cinema Fashion Food Pop Culture Travel. One World. Published since her untimely passing in 2018, this is Meena Alexander’s last collection of works. From the ancient world right up to the present day, it includes poems on wanderlust, travel, daydreams, flights of fancy, escaping into books, tranquillity, courage, hope and resilience. It is about four young women, living in a world in which obtains strict social hierarchies, high beauty standards, moneyed men in secret room salons, and K-pop fan mania. Out May 12. With her arresting debut, Megan Giddings tackles themes of class, race and labor, all in a menacing and gripping dystopian tale of medical experimentation and what we’ll do for those we love. In her compelling debut, Abi Daré presents us with Adunni, a bold, young Nigerian girl determined to find her place, her autonomy and her voice in the world. 258 pages. 232 pages. Read 28 776 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Her follow up is equally powerful, focused on an immigrant Ghanaian family, their complex, heartbreaking trauma and their emotional fight for survival. Orbit. 176 pages. This debut memoir is an engrossing and frightening account of the author’s post-partum psychosis and subsequent commitment to a psychiatric hospital; it’s a candid story of motherhood, mental health and love. 360 pages. This immersive anthology begins to address gaps and transform understanding in history and literature by, for and about Asian American and Pacific Islander women. “Graywolf Press publishes about 30-35 books annually, mostly poetry, memoirs, essays, novels, translations, and short stories. HarperOne. We will reclaim the F word through info, products and resources. By turns fearless, intimate, wry, and laugh-out-loud funny, these collections will strengthen your soul and inspire you to celebrate your own experience. The debut collection of poetry from moira j focuses on Indigeneity, queerness, nature and kinship. By Daina Ramey Berry (@dainarameyberry) and Kali Nicole Gross (@kaligrossphd). Out June 2. Ms. is wholly owned and published by the Feminist Majority Foundation, National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, How Misogyny Drives the Marginalized to Kill, Supreme Court Reinstates Anti-Abortion Measure, Biden Nominates Ambassador Samantha Power as USAID Administrator, New House Rules Mandate Gender-Neutral Language. John Joseph Adams/Mariner Books. Their lives intertwine to tell an unfamiliar yet universal tale. 671. This eye opening book comes highly recommended. Villoso (@k_villoso). In one of the most insightful memoirs of the recent past, Meredith Talusan tells her story of being born a Filipino boy with albinism to becoming a Filipino American woman with albinism. F-Word. By NK Jemisin (@nkjemisin). If you enjoyed Meija’s amazing debut, We Set the Dark on Fire, you will love its thrilling, twisting, queer, feminist sequel. This may be the most important election year in our lifetimes and The Beat DC’s Tiffany Cross is here to explain how and why Black voters hold the key to our success. While you should still read these, I’ve left them and other higher-profile books off the list to make room for those that I’m excited about but haven’t seen on many other lists. 208 pages. By Catherine Cho (@catkcho). Set in Lagos over a period of decades, this absorbing debut follows twin sisters Bibike and Ariyike from the inseparable bonds of relative comfort to the challenges and independence of poverty. By Rosayra Pablo Cruz with Julie Schwietert Collazo (@collazoprojects). 288 pages. 288 pages. By jessica Care moore (@jessicacaremoor). Hub City Press. Copper Canyon Press. Milk and Honey book. Feminism can be taught at home. Women’s voices often differ so obviously from men because of our subjugation and objectification, demanding us to speak of our blood and body entirely as our own. 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