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It’s three o’clock in the morning and your bedside lamp is still on. Your eyelids are drooping, but you’ve finally finished that book you’ve been reading day and night for the last week. If you’re wondering what to pick up next, don’t panic! Here’s a list of some up-and-coming female authors you should check out.
Flynn is known for writing psychological thrillers with a range of wildly unpredictable characters. Soon after her popular novel “Gone Girl“ was published, it rose to the top of the charts on The New York Times bestseller list. In 2014, the book was adapted into film, which also received great praise, proving that women authors can achieve a great deal of success in male-dominated genres. Flynn serves as great inspiration for any woman wanting to break occupational stereotypes!
Savannah Brown began her career as a poet and author on YouTube. She is most readily known for her slam poetry videos, some of which have millions of views each. This year, she produced her first collection of poetry, “Graffiti (and Other Poems).” Her poems are often deeply personal, so it’s not hard for any woman – or man – to relate to her writing.
Adichie is a Nigerian author who, according to the MacArthur foundation, “illuminates the complexities of human experience in works inspired by events in her native Nigeria.” She began her career with her first novel in 2003 and since then, she has produced over a dozen novels and collections of short stories that are quickly gaining recognition all over the world. Besides reflecting her culture, much of Adichie’s writing and popular TEDx talks reveal her feminist status.
Sweeney has gained recognition in the last few months with her first novel, “The Nest,” which has been praised for the ways in which Sweeney is able to navigate the “deliciously neurotic” ups and downs of family relationships. Although she got a late start in writing at the age of 54, Sweeney is making an inspirational impact in fiction. With her subtle yet powerful writing, Sweeney is an author to watch for, and read, in the future.
It may be time to turn off the light for tonight, but the bookstore will always be open tomorrow. So grab any book by one of these budding female authors and get cozy for a day of reading!
