10 American Women Writers Who Shaped My Reading Life ❤️🤍💙

From my first reading memories to the present, American women writers have been a mainstay in my reading life. Some of the most influential books I have read were written by American women and I credit many of them with not only how my reading life has flourished but also how I have grown as a woman. Today I am sharing 10 of these women whose work has deeply impacted me. And don't forget to head to the pinned comment and let me know if you want to participate in a group read of Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns in September! VIDEOS MENTIONED: Susan Branch Author Spotlight -    • Susan Branch: A Deep Dive Into Her Books &...   AUTHORS & BOOKS MENTIONED: Beverly Cleary - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780061... Maud Hart Lovelace - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780062... Laura Ingalls Wilder - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780062... Judy Blume - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9781481... Amy Tan - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780143... Helene Hanff - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780140... Laurie Colwin - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780307... Anne Lamott - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9781400... Susan Branch - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780996... Edith Wharton - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780198... Gladys Taber - Out of Print (check secondhand bookstores) Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9781416... Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780147... A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780060... To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780060... Fried Green Tomatoes by Fannie Flagg - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780449... Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780618... My Antonia by Willa Cather - https://bookshop.org/a/110963/9780525... 💬 New here? I share cozy reading inspiration every week — subscribe to join our bookish community! Your home for cozy books, classic comfort reads, and community. ✨ Join my Patreon Community:   / jensreadinglife   📸 Follow on Instagram:   / jensreadinglife   WAYS TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Send a Super Thanks under the video My Bookish Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Find My Cozy Favorites in My Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jensreadi... BOOK DEALS & REFERRALS Book Outlet – $5 off $25: https://bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referr... ThriftBooks – We both earn a FREE book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?co... LET’S BE BOOK FRIENDS Discord:   / discord   Goodreads:   / jensreadinglife   Email: [email protected] COZY READER BOOK CLUB 2025 Schedule + Info:    • Cozy Reader Book Club 2025 Schedule Reveal...   To join, subscribe to our Substack - https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substac... WATCH NEXT – Popular Playlists Seasonal Book Recommendations:    • Seasonal Book Recs   Book Hauls + Unboxings:    • Book Hauls & Unboxings   Reading Updates:    • What I Read   Vlogs + Book Tours:    • Vlogs & Book Tours   DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I am currently an affiliate with Amazon, Blackwell’s, and Bookshop.org, and I may work with additional partners in the future. Thank you for supporting my channel and cozy reading community! #booktube #cozybooks #readingcommunity #over50booktuber #americanwriter #bookrecommendations