Is your to-read list overflowing yet after last week's upcoming book suggestions? Get ready to add more! This week I'm sharing my favorite Books About Strong Women that are coming out in 2022. Once again, thanks to Reading Group Guides for hosting the virtual Book Club Speed Dating session.
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict (Sourcebooks)
Pub date: 1/25/22
This historical fiction book tells the story of Rosalind Franklin, the female scientist who became the first scientist to take an x-ray showing the double helix of DNA, and the three men who take credit for her discovery.
Outlawed by Anna North (Bloomsbury)
Pub date: 5/15/22
In the year 1894, Ada becomes an outlaw. And all because she can't get pregnant. So she joins up with the Hole in the Wall Gang whose leader wants to make a safe haven for all women outcast from society. But is Ada willing to go through with the plan the gang hatches?
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
Pub date: 4/5/22
With comparisons to Where'd You Go, Bernadette? and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this new novel is about a woman doing it all: chemist, single mom, and cooking show host. She uses her platforms to inspire other women to challenge the status quo. This is a case of read the book before you watch the TV series! Apple has adapted the novel into a series starring Brie Larson.
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy (Harlequin Trade Publishing)
Pub date: 3/22/22
McCoy is a champion of plus-sized romance stories, and in this novel, Savvy gets a post-breakup makeover and a kitchen renovation. Of course, she falls for the handsome contractor. Typical rom-com hijinks ensue.
Sister Stardust by Jane Green (Harlequin Trade Publishing)
Pub date: 4/5/22
This novel reimagines the life of Talitha Getty, a fashion icon and muse for The Beatles, Yves St. Laurent, and The Rolling Stones. A woman named Claire longs for adventure and starts a new life in Morocco where she meets Talitha and experiences a chain of events that alter Claire's life forever.
Wahala by Nikki May (William Morrow)
Pub date: 1/11/22
The word "wahala" means "trouble" in Nigerian, and that's exactly what happens when a group of three women allow a fourth to join. With comparisons to Sex in the City and Big Little Lies, this novel explores female friendship.
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers (William Morrow)
Pub date: 3/1/22
This historical fiction novel is set in 1946. A seamstress for the socialite wives of Big Tobacco executives uncovers the industries secrets. The novel sheds light on the hidden history of women's activism during the post-war period, as well as the importance of seeking the truth.
Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper (William Morrow)
Pub date: 3/8/22
Another historical fiction book that tells the true story of American nurse prisoners of war during World War II. This was compared to Hazel Gaynor's When We Were Young and Brave.
Which of these books sounds good to you?
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