Womens Fiction

Women's fiction is an umbrella term for books that are marketed to female readers, and includes many mainstream novels, romantic fiction, "chick lit," and other sub genres. It is distinct from Women's writing, which refers to literature written by (rather than promoted to) women. There exists no comparable label in English for works of fiction that are marketed to males.
The Romance Writers of America organization defines women's fiction as, "a commercial novel about a woman on the brink of life change and personal growth. Her journey details emotional reflection and action that transforms her
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The Help by Kathryn StockettLove You Forever by Robert MunschRoom by Emma DonoghueThe Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Great Books for Mom or Any Woman
474 books — 409 voters
The Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHaleThe Help by Kathryn StockettDear Mr. Knightley by Katherine ReayThe Wedding Chapel by Rachel HauckThe Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter
Best Contemporary Women's Fiction
354 books — 469 voters

Angels at the Gate by T.K. ThorneRescue You by Elysia WhislerThe Friend by Sigrid NunezNoah's Wife by T.K. ThorneSoul Scars by Tasman Gibb
Dog as Woman's Best Friend
34 books — 29 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëSummer Skin by Kirsty EagarThe V Girl by Mya RobartsMore Than Water by Renee Ericson
Feminist romance novels
85 books — 53 voters



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She liked the way a ray of mild autumn sun infiltrating the thick cluster of trees caught a reddish orange leaf swirling in the wind and transformed it golden yellow. She liked that it wasn’t a leaf she recognised, that she could name or associate with her past.
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