Recs if you like Wives and Daughters...

classic literature only written by women, because why would a man be there??

size matters for this list, all these classics are more than 400 pages long. they are THICK. suggestions welcome, i am a very generous interpreter of the term "classic" normally but i'm starting with the golden oldies

Overlooked, lesser known classics from all over the world and of many genres.

This list also exists as a book club on Fable under the same name.

Inspired by Women's history month and my local library! Ever get annoyed when headlines include the man's full name and then 'so&so's wife'? Then this is the list for you! These are books that include "wife" in the title and are often about a lot more complex and dynamic women than just 'someone's wife'. open to recommendations

Tried to include a range of diverse genres/culture/background/time period! Though I haven't read them all, I did look up every book and evaluated for consideration.

classic & modern classic literature by women. limiting myself to one book per author. please let me know who i've missed!

People who like to read long books rise up! These are classics that are longer than 500 Pages. Feel free to recommend more!

I will update this list frequently! Recommendations welcomed.

HRCYED prompt

new beginnings, flowers in bloom, spring’s fresh elixir