International Women’s Day is just around the corner. To celebrate, we're doing what we do best: popping the kettle on and cosying up with a cracking book or two. Here’s our list of good reads – including memoirs, novels and even a cookbook – written by, for and about rad women.

Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience  by Veronica Gorrie
In her debut book, Gunai/Kurnai woman Veronica Gorrie reflects on her journey – from witnessing the impact of a deeply flawed law-enforcement system on her loved ones to spending a decade working in the police force.

We've Got This: Stories by Disabled Parents by Eliza Hull
Featuring contributions from the likes of Kristy Forbes, Jax Jacki Brown, Nicole Lee and Shakira Hussein, We’ve Got This tells the stories of 25 parents who identify as Deaf, disabled or chronically ill.

The Yes Woman: How to reclaim your power by finally saying no by Grace Jennings-Edquist
Aussie journo Grace Jennings-Edquist interrogates the world that teaches girls to become ‘Yes Women’ and presents a guide to overcoming the need to please everyone.

Mabu Mabu: An Australian Kitchen Cookbook by Nornie Bero
Nornie Bero, a First Nations chef and owner of Melbourne restaurant Mabu Mabu, shares her recipes and knowledge of native produce.

My Body by Emily Ratajkowski
American model and actor Emily Ratajkowski explores topics like feminism, sex, objectification and power through a collection of personal essays.

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen
In this lovely debut, Indigenous writer Evelyn Araluen uses poetry and prose to delve into her relationship with place and Country.

The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar
Lawyer Amani Haydar shares the heartbreaking story of losing her mother to domestic violence to help survivors find their voices.

Growing Up Disabled in Australia by Carly Findlay
This collection of stories, poetry and art features more than 40 original pieces by contributors with a disability or chronic illness, as well as interviews with prominent Australians like Paralympian Isis Holt and Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.

How We Love: Notes on a life by Clementine Ford
In this beautiful memoir, Melbourne feminist Clementine Ford writes about the many forms of love she has experienced in her life, including by reflecting on the loss of her mother and becoming a mum herself.

One Hundred Days by Alice Pung
This novel by Melbourne writer Alice Pung follows the rocky relationship between a sixteen-year-old who falls pregnant and her overbearing mum.

The Sex Ed You Never Had: A fun, empowering and shame-free guide to sex and your body by Chantelle Otten
Melbourne psychosexologist Chantelle Otten addresses taboo topics, busts myths and provides essential information about our bodies, sex and relationships.

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
American author Ottessa Moshfegh’s second novel follows an unnamed woman living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the early 2000s as she attempts, through medication, to sleep for a whole year.

The Yield by Tara June Winch
This powerful novel explores Indigenous language, identity and culture through the story of a Wiradjuri family.

Asian Girls are Going Places: How to Navigate the World as an Asian Woman Today by Michelle Law
Author (and frankie friend) Michelle Law and a bunch of her interviewees provide handy tips and funny tidbits in this travel companion for Asian women.

Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket by Hilma Wolitzer
This collection of short stories, including some that were originally published in the ’60s and ’70s, captures the tensions of daily life – particularly in the home.

After Story by Larissa Behrendt
This read tells the story of Indigenous lawyer Jasmine and her mother, who set out on a tour of England's most revered literary sites.

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Florence Given's debut book delves into feminism in an accessible, empowering and super-informative way.

The Keepers by Al Campbell
Brisbane writer Al Campbell’s powerful debut novel is all about the devotion of a mother and the experiences of the often overlooked heroes of our communities: carers.

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo  
This novel gives a snapshot of life in Britain by following a dozen black women – each living different lives and experiencing different struggles – across a century.