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The best classic fiction featuring female heroines: stories that transport you into their hearts, minds, and the eras they inhabit

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The best books about the healing power of nature

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The best books about young girls prevailing against adversity

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The best (quiet, character-driven) books about finding family

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The best books that capture the inner lives of girls as they come of age

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The best books about complex female friendships

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The best books to read anywhere, anytime (especially while waiting for your child, your parent, the person ahead of you in line)

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The best historical books about Nova Scotia, Canada

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The best books about the wonder and complexity of friendships, love and belonging

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The best books for those of us in the neurodiverse universe

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The best children’s adventure books featuring a strong female protagonist

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The best books featuring wonderful women behaving badly

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The best romances with loveable, quirky families

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The best books with unforgettable characters

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The best books to inspire adventurous and courageous girls

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The best books for over-achievers

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The best young adult novels that went on to inspire TV shows (read the books first)

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The best books about friendship and family with homeschooled characters

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