In this mother-daughter tale, Indigenous lawyer Jasmine decides to take her mother on a tour of England’s most significant literary sites.

But there’s a looming question around how much is spoken and how much is left unspoken. They talk about the weather, horoscopes, clothes and personal experiences throughout each of their lives. In this story, a young woman travels to Japan with her mother-visiting galleries, riding trains and exploring small cafes and restaurants. Jessica Au is an exceptional writer based in Melbourne and her second novel, Cold Enough For Snow has just nabbed The Novel Prize (all the more reason to add this one to your booklist, right?). Think new talent, new reads and new voices that are well worth your time.Ĭheck out the best female-written books you need to read this year. While the pool of epic female-written books is deeper than ever, we could write about Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison and Harper Lee all-day long, we’re taking a look at some serious new talent that’s surfacing in the 21st Century.

Best books to read 2017 women