When I started to read only women writers for a year I learnt more about women’s roles in history, culture and society than I ever had before! Here's why that's important and here too are some of the favourite books I read.

Getting a book recommendation is a gift in itself. And if the book is recommended by someone whose opinion you greatly admire - even better! Well, then you can thank me now. Because in this post, six incredible contemporary women writers suggest books  -also written by women - for you to read before the year's end.

Celebrate women in Black History Month with these easy ways to engage and learn more about the women who have guided, inspired and continue to shape American history.