10 Books Every Badass Woman Should Read

A curated guide for women who love powerful stories, personal growth, and bookish magic. 

Discover the fiction + personal-development books that will inspire you, 

challenge you, and remind you just how powerful you really are.

If you're craving books that make you feel something — books that crack you open, lift you up, and stay with you long after the last page — this guide was made for you.

Whether you’re in a season of growth, healing, creativity, or rediscovering yourself… these are the stories and insights that help you rise.

This isn’t just a reading list. It’s a permission slip to step into your most aligned, empowered, badass self.

Inside this free guide, you’ll find:

✨ 5 unforgettable fiction picks by women authors

✨ 5 transformational personal-growth books

✨ Mini-descriptions for each title

✨ Why each book was chosen

✨ Who each book is perfect for

✨ Direct links to explore more books you’ll love

These are the books that spark conversation, connection, 

and those “oh wow, I needed this” moments.

Meet Your Book Loving Bestie!

Hi, I’m Brianna J. J. Brown — author of Perpetually 24 and founder of the Badass Book Besties, a thriving book community for women who crave meaningful conversations, powerful stories, and personal growth. I host multiple book clubs, run a creative writing circle, share weekly book inspiration, and live for cozy reading moments that make life feel a little more magical. After years of leading women through stories that changed their lives, I’ve curated the ultimate list of books every badass woman should experience at least once.

You’re going to LOVE what’s inside. 💛

Women in my community say things like:

⭐ “I never knew books could change me this much.”

⭐ “These recommendations always hit exactly when I need them.”

⭐ “I’ve read more meaningful books in the last year than in the decade before.”