Mary Wollstonecraft Psychological Romance Satire A Vindication of the Rights of Woman – Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft advocates for education and equality, challenging 18th-century gender norms.
Gene Stratton-Porter Limberlost Adventure Romance A Girl of the Limberlost – Gene Stratton-Porter (1909) A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter tells Elnora's inspiring journey of self-discovery, education, and love amidst Indiana's wilderness.
Ivan Turgenev Classics Psychological Romance First Love – Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1860) First Love by Ivan Turgenev captures the bittersweet beauty and pain of a young man's first romantic encounter in 19th-century Russia.
DH Lawrence Romance Satire The Rainbow – DH Lawrence (1915) The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence follows three generations navigating love, identity, and societal change during England's industrial revolution.
Susan Coolidge Carr Family Romance Young Adult What Katy Did – Susan Coolidge (1872) What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge tells of Katy Carr’s growth, resilience, and adventures, reflecting themes of family and perseverance.
Susan Coolidge Carr Family Romance Young Adult What Katy Did – School by Susan Coolidge (1873) What Katy Did at School by Susan Coolidge follows Katy and Clover’s adventures at a boarding school, exploring friendship, discipline, and growth.
William Shakespeare Romance Satire All’s Well That Ends Well – William Shakespeare (1604) All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare explores love, ambition, and social mobility through Helena’s pursuit of Count Bertram.
Edith Wharton Romance Satire Summer – Edith Wharton (1917) Summer by Edith Wharton portrays a young woman’s sexual awakening and societal constraints in rural New England, exploring identity and passion.
William Shakespeare Romance Satire Love’s Labour’s Lost – William Shakespeare (1598) Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare humorously explores love and language as vows of study are tested by a visiting French princess.
Lucy Maud Montgomery The Story Girl Classics Historical Romance The Story Girl – Lucy Maud Montgomery (1911) The Story Girl by Lucy Maud Montgomery follows Sara Stanley enchanting friends with magical tales on Prince Edward Island.