500 Great Books by Women : A Reader's Guide Author: Jesse Larsen, Erica Bauermeister, Holly Smith
	Book Information Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 1 Rating: 11 ISBN-13: 9780140175905 - ISBN-10: 0140175903 Pages: 384 Book Reviews

The editors of this work-one is a teacher, one a writer, and one a women's bookstore owner-clearly love to read, are committed to promoting women's writing, and want to provide a useful guide for readers of similar inclination. The editors, along with some 30 contributors, have written brief descriptions (about 200 words) of 500 selected books. To be included, books had to be written by a woman and be in prose, in print, and in English (or in translation). The editors selected books they personally loved that represent multicultural and international perspectives. The entries are arranged thematically, including sections for art, family, identity, work, and 15 additional themes. The selections are somewhat unexpected, but they do include at least one sampling of the most acclaimed women writers (e.g., Angelou, Morrison, Weldon, and Oates). Recommended for public and academic libraries.