Ask yourself, how many really good books have you read in the last year? We don’t mean kinda-liked-it good, but brilliant-can’t-stop-thinking-about-it good. Exactly! And with so-called 'chick-lit' sales down 10% in the last year, it seems female authors are no longer being taken seriously.
We reckon that’s unfair – because so many brilliant novels are written by women. In our #readitandtweet campaign, we want you to seek a world outside books with pink covers...
So in our #readitandtweet guide to fab books written by women, Company staffers, and some other familiar faces, share the novels they've loved.
Even better, all of these books are available on the iBookstore too! Tweet @companymagazine your own recommendations using #readitandtweet and join our mission to let the world know about the amazing world of female fiction – it’s chick lit, but not as you know it!
Anatomy Of The Spirit by Caroline Myss
Vanessa Hudgens: “I’m reading this right now and it’s just amazing. It talks about intuitive healing and energy centers – I like trying to feed my inner spirit as well as my body in life. And my body is my temple.”
Buy Anatomy of the Spirit on Amazon here
The WAH Nails Book Of Downtown Girls by Sharmadean Reid
“If you’re into your nail art, you NEED this book. As well as step-by-step guides to DIY some incredible designs, there’s also tips and tricks, everything from being ‘the bestest best friend’ to starting your own club night. Someone pass the nail varnish, stat!”
Buy The WAH Nails Book of Downtown Girls on Amazon
IT by Alexa Chung
“In her first book, Alexa gives us a quirky insight into her stylish life through photos, doodles and writing. From sharing her early stylespiration (including her Grandpa Kwan), to her perfect selfie-taking tips and revealing how the Spice Girls introduced her to feminism, IT’s the new satchel essential!”
Buy IT on Amazon
The World According To Karl by Jean-Christophe Napias, Sandrine Gulbenkian, Patrick Mauries and Charles Ameline
“This compilation of the cat-loving king of couture’s wit and wisdom features his legendary quotes, tips and mottos on life, style, himself and more! Step inside Karl’s fashion bubble for titbits such as ‘I want to be a chic coat hanger’. Don’t we all?”
Buy The World According to Karl on Amazon
If You Have To Cry, Go Outside by Kelly Cutrone
Buy If You Have to Cry on Amazon
Edie: An American Biography by Jean Stein
Buy An American Biography on Amazon
Kate: The Kate Moss Book by Kate Moss
Buy The Kate Moss Book on Amazon
Style Diaries: World Fashion From Berlin To Tokyo by Simone Werle
Buy Style Diaries: World Fashion From Berlin to Tokyo on Amazon
Be Awesome by Hadley Freeman
Buy Be Awesome on Amazon
Definitely Grace: A Memoir By Grace Coddington
