10 books to read this International Women's Day

On Reckoning - Amy Remeikis

What happens when the usual political tactics of deflect and dodge are no longer enough? A reckoning. On Reckoning tells of the moment when the personal became very political, when rape became the national conversation.

Heroes, Rebels and Innovators - Karen Wyld, Jaelyn Biumaiwai

Be inspired and amazed by these incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander icons! With colourful artwork and evocative writing, this book tells stories every Australian should know.

Women Don't Owe You Pretty - Florence Given

The ultimate book for anyone who wants to challenge the out-dated narratives supplied to us by the patriarchy. Through Florence's story you will learn how to protect your energy, discover that you are the love of your own life, and realise that today is a wonderful day to dump them.

How Decent Folk Behave - Maxine Beneba Clarke

These poems speak of the world that is, and sing for a world that may one day be. A vibrant, thought-provoking collection from the ABIA and Indie award-winning author of The Hate Race and Carrying the World.

Fair Game - Alex Blackwell, Megan Maurice

Alex Blackwell, captain of the Australian women's cricket team through World Cup and Ashes victories, provides a rare insight into life - the highs and lows - in Australia's most loved sporting team.

Song of the Crocodile - Nardi Simpson

When the town's secrets start to be uncovered the town will be rocked by a violent act that forever shatters a century of silence. A captivating Australian saga from the winner of the 2018 black&write! fellowship.

Find Your Unicorn Space - Eve Rodsky

From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and 'the Marie Kondo of relationships' comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space.

This Much is True - Miriam Margolyes

From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from PG Tips to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is Britain's favourite national treasure -- this is (at last) her extraordinary life story and it's well worth the wait.

The Last Woman in the World - Inga Simpson

AFTER THE FIRES. AFTER THE VIRUS. THEY CAME. A remarkable literary novel from the multi-award-nominated Australian writer

I Am, I Am, I Am - Maggie O'Farrell

The Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller - an extraordinarily intimate memoir of the the brushes with death that have made Maggie O'Farrell the woman and the writer she is today.