18 Female Empowerment Books Every Woman Should Read

We know what it’s like to hit a point in life where you just need a spark of motivation—but thankfully, there are plenty of female-penned books that can give you just that. (It's ok; everyone needs a little prompting sometimes.) Their authors range from journalists to social scientists to doctors, and even Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Peace Prize winners (goals). There's no lack of inspiring women out there. These are the most inspiring reads that deserve a place on your bookshelf. Cancel your plans—you won’t be able to put them down.