Flush with primary sources and seeking to hold rapists accountable in the wake of its subject’s death, "Hometown Betrayal" is a passionate true crime story about justice denied. Through family testimonies and meticulous research,... Read More

Narrated with sardonic humor, this satirical novel contrasts the state’s treatment of women at different socioeconomic levels to make searing points. A government employee is deposed in a child abuse investigation in Constantia... Read More

Stephanie Anderson’s fascinating essay collection "From the Ground Up" is about the women who are pioneering change in the field of regenerative agriculture. Recalling how the US’s food system collapsed during the early days of... Read More

First a force within Eastern European oral traditions before flowing into popular culture as a frightening witch, Baba Yaga is a character whose many incarnations suggest fascinating depth. Stories about her are teased out and mined for... Read More

Twenty-five historical women are profiled in the essay collection "Warrior, Queen, Scientist, Activist", remembered for their achievements and their strengths. Jan-Benedict Steenkamp’s essay collection "Warrior, Queen, Scientist,... Read More

"Women Who Knew Jesus" is a biblical critical text with a self-help element that focuses on the faith and courage of the women around Jesus. Episcopal priest Bonnie Ring’s provocative religious text "Women Who Knew Jesus" concerns... Read More

In whatever she does on the page, Katie Prince practices a subtle, omnipresent cadence of syllables so physically pleasing as to cause a blush. Linguistics, science fiction, philosophy, grief—polymathematician at ease—in this debut... Read More

Journalist Michelle McIvor’s "The Glow Code" is a factual, friendly guide to enjoying and enhancing life in middle age. With the goal of empowering women and helping them feel better about aging in their own skins, this book draws on... Read More