For decades, the month of March has been celebrated as Women’s History Month. With International Women’s Day having been on March 8th, it’s important to take the time to celebrate contributions have made within society, as well as to recognize female achievements.
Many female authors received some or all of their education here at McGill. In fact, through the McGill Library, students are able to enjoy these books, a few of which are highlighted below.
Au péril de la mer – Dominique Fortier
“Avec ferveur et intelligence, Dominique Fortier grave dans notre esprit un texte en forme de révélation, qui a la solidité du roc et l’ivresse des navires abandonnés. À la fois roman et carnet d’écriture, Au péril de la mer est un fabuleux hommage aux livres et à ceux qui les font.”
A Town Called Solace – Mary Lawson
“A Town Called Solace–the brilliant and emotionally radiant new novel from Mary Lawson, her first in nearly a decade–opens on a family in crisis: rebellious teenager Rose been missing for weeks with no word, and Rose’s younger sister, the feisty and fierce Clara, keeps a daily vigil at the living-room window, hoping for her sibling’s return.”
Lullabies for Little Criminals – Heather O’Neill
“Heather O’Neill dazzles with a first novel of extraordinary prescience and power, a subtly understated yet searingly effective story of a young life on the streets—and the strength, wits, and luck necessary for survival.”
The Saver – Edeet Ravel
“Struggling just to get by day-to-day, 17-year-old Fern’s main source of happiness is the constant reassurance of her hard-working mother, but when her mother suddenly dies Fern must find a way to survive in the real world on her own.”
Rethinking Early Medieval India: A Reader – Upinder Singh
“This reader presents a new understanding of the early medieval period of Indian history (c. 600-1300 CE), highlighting the complex and multilinear nature of its historical processes. The book examines the major historiographical debates and also moves beyond them, throwing light on many important aspects of the social, economic, political, and cultural history of the pre-Sultanate and non-Sultanate early medieval.”
The Best of Writers & Company – Eleanor Wachtel
“Eleanor Wachtel is one of the English-speaking world’s most respected interviewers. This book, celebrating her show’s twenty-five-year anniversary, presents her best conversations from the show, including Jonathan Franzen, Alice Munro, J.M. Coetzee, Zadie Smith, W.G. Sebald, Toni Morrison, Seamus Heaney, and nearly a dozen others who share their views on process and the writing life.”