Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Female Driven StoriesLike this list

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• What Does It Feel Like?

  a Novel

  Kinsella, Sophie,

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  Unlike her Shopaholics series, this stand-alone fiction is a stunner about a novelist who wakes up in the hospital after brain surgery. Focusing on what's important in life, she relearns skills and focuses on her family. It's heartbreaking and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lioness

  Bohjalian, Chris, 1962-

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  When an actress invites her friends on a safari she never envisioned how many things could go wrong. Suspenseful. -Nancy

• Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

  Cosimano, Elle,

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  This series is hilarious. I love the crazy adventures. -Nicole

• Bad Graces

  McCauley, Kyrie,

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  A creepy thriller with a strong atmosphere of mystery, and an empowering exploration of girlhood. -Stephanie

• The All-girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

  a Novel

  Flagg, Fannie,

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  Read by the author, this novel takes readers into the 1940s and back into the present. A story of courage in WWII and how friends become family. A beautiful story of resilience and the power of women. -Carlene

• Lady Tan's Circle of Women

  a Novel

  See, Lisa,

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  A coming-of-age historical fiction set in China, about friendships and family, with a hint of mystery woven throughout. -Chandra

• From Blood and Ash

  Armentrout, Jennifer L.,

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  Armentrout creates an exciting new world centered around Poppy, whose sheltered life as "Maiden" means there's much she's not allowed to do. Twists, twists, and more twists! -Athena

• Drop Dead Gorgeous

  a Novel

  Gibson, Rachel,

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  When another woman steals her place in heaven, Brittany Snider is given a new lease on life. Heartwarming and funny. -Lisa

• Burning Roses

  Huang, S. L.,

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  A story of family, regret, and forgiveness. I was riveted by the interplay between Rosa and Hou Yi's stories. The past haunts the present and changes in perspective can influence the future. -Laura Rose

• The Death of Mrs. Westaway

  Ware, Ruth,

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  What would you do if you were in Harriet's shoes? -Kristy

• The Lost Girls of Paris

  Jenoff, Pam,

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  Inspired by true stories of brave women who helped win WWII. -Angelina

• A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

  Smith, Betty, 1896-1972

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  This book really stole my heart. Francie's pensive perspective and creative soul creates a brimming and enchanting coming-of-age story. -Cassandra

• We Hunt the Flame

  Faizal, Hafsah,

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  I love an enemies to lovers story. Very fun read with a setting that came to life. -Grace