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Meet the moomins, a carefree, adventurous family of trolls who live in Moominvalley. Once Morgan discovers her true heritage, she embarks on a quest to discover her family’s past and why they were brainwashed into thinking that being Aboriginal “was something to be ashamed of.” Europe Finland The Moomins and the Great Flood by Tove Jansson Morgan’s autobiography spans three generations and tells the story of how and why her family pretended to be Indian instead of what they were: Aboriginal. The novel explores the disputes between family members and white officials from neighboring towns. Carpentaria by Alexis WrightĪlexis Wright’s story follows the powerful Phantom family who are leaders of the Westend Pricklebush people and hail from the town of Desperance. I’m breaking my Goodreads rule here because I was unable to find female Aboriginal authors meeting the criteria, which I believe is a symptom of a larger issue in which Aboriginal stories, and especially those written by women, are ignored. These next 2 Australian writers are Aboriginal women with thoughtful stories that haven’t received enough attention. Isabel convinces Tom to claim the baby for their own, which they do and live as a family until the outside world interferes. We travel to 1926 Australia where Tom and Isabel, a childless couple, come across a boat carrying a dead man and a breathing baby.

StedmanĮveryone and their mother has read this book, and for good reason. Spanning decades, the story follows Meggie, the only daughter, and her love for an ambitious priest. The Thorn Birds is a sweeping family saga about the Cleary clan who uproot their lives and move to Drogheda. Australia The Thorn Birds by Collen McCullough

A game of cat and mouse with law enforcement ensues, making readers wonder at the pressures and prejudices faced by women and the strength in their friendships. What drives some women to commit extreme acts of violence? A young woman from the Tokyo suburbs strangles her deadbeat husband and somehow convinces her coworkers to help cover up the crime. Unbeknownst to Ji Lin, the finger belongs to Ren’s deceased master, who tasked the boy with finding it in 49 days so his soul can be at peace. Malaysia The Night Tiger by Yangsze ChooĬhoo, a fourth generation Malaysian of Chinese descent, transports readers to colonial Malaysia where we meet Ji Lin, an ambitious dancehall girl who dreams of being a doctor, and Ren, an innocent orphan, whose lives are thrown together when one of Ji Lin’s dance partners leaves her with a severed finger…and winds up dead. However, she was chosen as a concubine and had to quickly learn the art of seduction in the Forbidden City while all of China collapsed around her. This is the story of Empress Dowager Cixi, a controversial but important figure in Chinese history, who at age 17 competed to be one of the Emperor’s wives. From civil war to palace intrigue, readers will see the epic from the eyes of the fiery princess and finally get a glimpse into her heart. But Divakaruni shifts the perspective to their shared wife, Panchaali, the princess birthed by fire. The story revolves around the deeds of five legendary brothers called the Pandavas. The Mahabharata is one of India’s greatest epics and a cornerstone of world literature. Asia India The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Firdaus tells her story to a female psychiatrist in prison, an account that quickly turns into a tale of how every man she has encountered left a mark on her.

Originally published in Arabic, Woman at Point Zero is the tragic story of Firdaus, who is on death row for killing a pimp in Cairo. Egypt Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi Given the chance, she heads to America, only to arrive and realize that her journey has just begun. Before her home was destroyed and Before her school closed. ‘when the men come, set yourself on fire.’” Zimbabwe We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayoīulawayo’s debut novel follows the trek of young Darling from Zimbabwe to America. Instead of a summary, here’s a two line poem to give you a glimpse into Shire’s heart:

Shire’s collection of stunning poetry is actually her debut pamphlet in which she works through the female experience as well as the religious experience.