Zoey's Top 10 Must-Read Feminist Books

Zoey's Top 10 Must-Read Feminist Books

'Are you well versed in the F word? If not, this is an amazing place to start!'


Zoey is correct about her wonderfully curated list. Feminism is an ever-expanding field of research, open dialogue and accessible to both men and women - young or old. You may often want to increase your own personal knowledge on the topic but not know where is best to start. Would personal essays work? Or how about a TED talk? 

Thanks to Zoey Phoon's excellent list of easy to pick-up-and-go feminist books, you can certainly find something to quench that thirst. From great minds such as Hillary R Clinton and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, this list is comprehensive and diverse. What's more, all of these books are easy to purchase online from Amazon & eBay!

'Feminism has always had negative connotations of angry, men-hating women but it's actually quite the opposite. Here are 10 recommendations of insightful feminist books that can help articulate what it truly means to be a feminist and how rewarding it is to fight for gender equality.' 
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  • Florence Given Women Don't Owe You Pretty Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Florence Given
    Women Don't Owe You Pretty

    Zoey Phoon

    This book is so empowering and refreshing! It's raw, honest, sexy, empowering, moving, and so much more. It forces you to embark on a journey of self-reflection and really contemplate your existing relationship with yourself and others.

    This is the book I wish I had growing up and would definitely recommend any teen or young adult that is still figuring life out to read this! It touches on so many important and inclusive topics that we don't necessarily get the chance to learn about in our safe bubble growing up.
    £9.99
  • Mikki Kendall Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Mikki Kendall
    Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot

    Zoey Phoon

    Intersectionality is so important when it comes to feminism. If you don't include ALL women in your fight for equality then you are not doing it right. This book will call you out on your bullshit and introduce you to an array of disproportionate issues Black women face in their communities and the world. 

    There is a lot to unpack with the issues surrounding mainstream feminism that centres around white women while excluding or even harming many women of colour and women who are not middle class or wealthy.
    £7.39
  • Scarlett Curtis Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies): Amazing women on what the F-word means to them Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Scarlett Curtis
    Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies): Amazing women on what the F-word means to them

    Zoey Phoon

    This book is a collection of personal essays written by a multitude of brave, clever, strong, passionate women such as Kiera Knightly, Emma Watson and Kat Dennings - others you will want to know after reading their story! 

    These amazing stories are real and it stirred up so many emotions in me. It was so relatable and I felt empowered at how these women powered through misogyny and the patriarchy in their own meticulous and elegant ways. It introduces you to the world of feminism like it is, women in their incredible multifaceted entirety.
    £7.37
  • Jessica Bennett Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual For a Sexist Workplace Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Jessica Bennett
    Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual For a Sexist Workplace

    Zoey Phoon

    This book tackles the most annoying and harmful type of misogyny from 'mansplainers' to men with sheer ill will make it hard for women to rise in the work world. It's hilarious and insightful with sarcastic strategies to deal with them so that men will stop referring to strong women as 'aggressive' and 'hysterics'. 

    Every woman in the workforce who has to deal with misogynistic men should really read this and take it as the new workplace survival guide. It's time for women to rise and fight back!
    £8.19
  • Lauren Bravo What Would the Spice Girls Do?: How the Girl Power Generation Grew Up Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Lauren Bravo
    What Would the Spice Girls Do?: How the Girl Power Generation Grew Up

    Zoey Phoon

    This lovely read is a love letter to the girls we were, the women we are, and the powerful, strong, brave generation to come. The Spice Girls were iconic in the 90s, they were loud and outspoken during a time where women were expected to 'behave like a lady'.

    It's a nostalgic read that brings back memories and that giddy feeling you had as a girl unknowingly embracing girl power! If you were born after they disbanded, you should still read it as a memoir of how these bold women took pop culture by storm.
    £7.99
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie We Should All Be Feminists Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
    We Should All Be Feminists

    Zoey Phoon

    This short and concise introduction to feminism should be read by everyone. It is a printed version of her free and accessible TED talk with elaborations on a few points. 

    If this book can be introduced into school syllabus around the world, it's a step forward for all of us when it comes to gender equality! It's easy to digest and only takes 30 minutes or less to give you a deeper insight of the F word that many have a misconception about.
    £5.03
  • Lynn Enright Vagina: A re-education Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Lynn Enright
    Vagina: A re-education

    Zoey Phoon

    Girls are brought up to be women who shy away from their sexuality. This book sheds light on a number of topics including female anatomy, the hymen and its myths, the clitoris (including issues like FGM), female orgasm and masturbation, periods, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and menopause. 

    It is everything girls and women needed to learn but have never been given the chance to because of how taboo the female body and our sexuality has been portrayed. This is another book I wish I had growing up.
    £12.71
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton The Book of Gutsy Women: Favourite Stories of Courage and Resilience Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Hillary Rodham Clinton
    The Book of Gutsy Women: Favourite Stories of Courage and Resilience

    Zoey Phoon

    This is a phenomenal collection of essays about women who have made a lasting difference in the world. It celebrates a diverse range of women and their achievements, unfortunately most of which I haven't heard of. This just goes to show how the achievements of women are rarely publicised and celebrated.

    Reading this book really empowered me and I can only imagine it having the same effect on other girls and women. Women have come a long, long way thanks to the brave, resilient, courageous, hardworking, and marvellous lives dedicated to enabling women to shine.
    £12.49
  • Deborah Frances-White The Guilty Feminist Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Deborah Frances-White
    The Guilty Feminist

    Zoey Phoon

    This book is from the creator of The Guilty Feminist podcast and thoroughly introduces you to the world of intersectional feminism. 

    The interviews were one of the best parts of the book. I like that consensus or agreement weren't always met by the end of the interview, but everyone involved was respectful and compassionate towards each other. If we can all agree to disagree without resorting to violence the minute we have an impasse, I think we can eventually build a much more harmonious future despite our differences.
  • Rebecca Solnit Men Explain Things to Me: And Other Essays Translation missing: en-GB.activerecord.decorators.item_part_image/alt
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    Rebecca Solnit
    Men Explain Things to Me: And Other Essays

    Zoey Phoon

    This book was well-written and had humour to it. It has all the facts that hit home, all too relatable if I must say.

    The author also brilliantly champions indigenous peoples, people of the LGBTQI+ community and other marginalised groups. This book perfectly captures how men have always spoken over women, even when their knowledge may be limited and adulterated. It's eye-opening and a must read!
    £8.99