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5 books you need to read this Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and we think one of the best ways to celebrate is by cracking open a few amazing books by some of the greatest female authors of all time. 

We’ve rounded up 5 of our fave books that give an all new meaning to girl power and are majorly inspirational. So sit back, relax and enjoy the works of some of the most influential women in literature.

Have you already read any of these classics? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments. 

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    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

    Examining racism through the eyes of children during the Great Depression era, this timeless book is extremely powerful and influential. With talks of Harper Lee's long hidden sequel being published later this year, you'll want to do yourself a favor and pick up a copy if you haven't already.

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    Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

    Written by one of the most well-known female authors of all time, Jane Austen’s premiere novel, first written when she was just 19, is bursting with romance, humor and incredibly lovable characters. The old-fashioned language might be a little out-of-date, but the way Austen writes is totally timeless.

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    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

    If you love detective fiction, Agatha Christie is your girl. Mastering the art of suspense, mystery and carefully clever writing, this book has become one of her – and the genre's – most famous novels thanks to its revolutionary twist ending.

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    Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

    Arguably the most epic love story of all time, this novel will capture your heart just as it has for millions of readers. Written by the daughter of a suffragette who made her own feminist strides holding down a job as journalist when it was uncommon for women to work, this tale of the Civil War, post-war reconstruction and the equally unconventional heroine Scarlett is an all-time classic, for sure. 

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    Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

    Writing this tale when she was only 18 years old, Mary Shelley unknowingly founded a new genre of literature. Despite intial critical reviews, the book was hugely popular and adapted many times over for stage and film. Thanks to her story of reanimation, science fiction books now engage readers of all ages across the world.  

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by Brittany Goers & Adee Jakob | 3/2/2019
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