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1. booktrib.com › 2021/05/06 › eight-novels-about-women8 Novels About Women That Are Set During the Second World War

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   • Courage, My Love by Kristin Beck. This book highlights times when ordinary women do extraordinary things. It’s 1943, and widowed Lucia, trying to raise her son in German-occupied Rome, does her best to ignore escalating tensions until it becomes impossible.
   • Daughters of the Night Sky by Aimie K. Runyan. A troop of female pilots becomes the enemy’s worst nightmare. Katya has always wanted to fly — even though she’s a girl — and must prove herself over and over.
   • The Library of Legends by Janie Chang. Students embark on a perilous journey to safeguard both human lives and a priceless library. When Japanese forces invade China, university student Lian must flee to the interior of China with her classmates and professors, taking with them an ancient library of Chinese legends.
   • The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck. World War II’s most improbable spy was born to high society, but was more interested in adventure than fashion or debutante balls.

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3. www.csmonitor.com › Books › Book-ReviewsThe 4 best World War II novels celebrate women as spies and ...

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   Aug 25, 2021 · Life in wartime: Women dominate a quartet of World War II novels. The 4 best recent novels set during World War II show the ingenuity of women who put everything on the line to defeat the...

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4. anhistorianabouttown.com › historical-fictionThe Best Historical Fiction Books About Women

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   Mar 14, 2021 · These are my favourite historical fiction books about women in history, and should be at the top of your to-read list! Quite frankly, it is always the time to read, but with the Northern Hemisphere heading into spring and summer, it is time to read outside and enjoy the fresh air.

5. fivebooks.com › best-books › gayle-lemmon-on-womenThe best books on Women and War - Five Books

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   The best books on Women and War recommended by Gayle Lemmon. When war comes, women pick up the pieces, providing for families and taking up jobs previously done by men. Increasingly, women are to be found on the frontlines of combat too, as the author and journalist explains. Interview by Eve Gerber

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6. shepherd.com › bookshelf › women-in-warThe most recommended books about women in war - Shepherd

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   24 authors created a book list connected to women in war, and here are their favorite women in war books.

7. fivebooks.com › best-books › feminist-historicalFive of the Best Feminist Historical Novels

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   May 27, 2024 · In recent years there has been a boom in fiction that reimagines stories of the past—tales that have traditionally been told by men—through female eyes. Here, the writer Flora Carr recommends five of the best feminist historical novels, and reflects on the role of historical fiction in enhancing our understanding of the past.

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   What makes a good war novel?

   • A recent crop of novels, all set during the conflict, places women at center stage, exploring their contributions to the war effort as well as their resilience and sacrifices. Each well-researched book (all inspired by true events) gives readers an opportunity to learn and to think, while paging through a bracing, richly painted tale.

   The 4 best World War II novels celebrate women as spies and resisters

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   What kind of books are based on WW2?

   • The books are part of a growing segment of the World War II historical fiction genre, one that focuses on stories about women and other marginalized groups. An example of the latter is “Sisters in Arms” by Kaia Alderson, which tells of the first Black female officers to serve in the U.S. Army.

   The 4 best World War II novels celebrate women as spies and resisters

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   What are the best books to read If you're a woman?

   • But here we have ten book recommendations that provide new, exciting perspectives — all written by women! From short stories to novels, romance to espionage, in the heart of battle or at home; all are fantastic reads, showcasing ordinary people living in extraordinary times. 1. Transcription by Kate Atkinson

   10 Fantastic World War II Books by Female Authors - Reedsy

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   Have women gone to war?

   • Women have gone to war throughout history, as shown in Toler's book. She covers some well-known women like Boudica, Hua Mulan, and Joan of Arc, as well as lesser-known figures such as Tomyris, Artemisia II, and Lakshmi Bai.

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   What is a good book about World War II?

   • Chang’s novel is an enchanting blend of history and fantasy that brings forward a little-known chapter in history about the mass evacuation of Chinese universities during the war. World War II’s most improbable spy was born to high society, but was more interested in adventure than fashion or debutante balls.

   8 Novels About Women That Are Set During the Second World War

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   What are some good books about World War 1?

   • Less known is Shusaku Endo’s The Sea and Poison, a heartbreaking novel of Japanese doctors conducting vivisection on captured American soldiers, which, I have to say, made me cry. Taking a different approach to war is Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, a glorious novel about family and, well, World War I, but no matter.

   8 Novels About Women That Are Set During the Second World War

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9. reedsy.com › discovery › blog10 Fantastic World War II Books by Female Authors

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   But here we have ten book recommendations that provide new, exciting perspectives — all written by women! From short stories to novels, romance to espionage, in the heart of battle or at home; all are fantastic reads, showcasing ordinary people living in extraordinary times.